FM 4-25.11 Flashcards
What is TCCC?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
What are the steps in TCCC?
- Care under fire
- Tactical field care
- Tactical evacuation care
What is CCP?
Casualty collection point
What is CASEVAC?
Casualty evacuation in non-medical vehicle or aircraft
When would you not render first aid to a casualty?
If doing so would put your life in danger or the casualty shows no signs of life
In combat, what is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life?
Bleeding
When would you not loosen clothing?
Chemical environment or clothing is stuck to the woun
What are the four types of burns?
CELT
Chemical
Electrical
Laser
Thermal
What are the three categories of heat injury?
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What are the two methods for opening the airway?
Head tilt / chin lift
Jaw thrust
When would you not use the head tilt / chin lift method?
Suspected neck or spinal injury
What is self aid?
Emergency treatment applied to one’s self
What is the object of first aid?
TORP:
To control bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What is first aid?
Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of a medical personnel
How high above an injury should you apply a tourniquet?
Care under fire: as high & tight as possible
Tactical field care: 2-4 inches
Name 4 common points for checking pulse
Side of neck
Ankle
Wrist
Groin
What is the treatment for shock?
PELCRN
PELCRN:
1. Position the casualty on their back
2. Elevate the legs
3. Loosen clothing
4. Climatize
5. Reassure
6. Notify medical personnel
Describe the 9 Line Medevac
Line 1: Location of Pickup Site
Line 2: Radio Frequency/Call Sign/Suffix
Line 3: Number of Patients by Precedence
Line 4: Special Equipment Required
Line 5: Number of Patients by Type
Line 6: Security at Pickup Site
Line 7: Method of Marking Pickup Site
Line 8: Patient Nationality and Status
Line 9: NBC Contamination
Which lines must be given before the helicopter can get in the air?
Lines 1-5
What is march paws
Massive hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
Head injury/ Hyperthermia
Pain control
Antibiotics
Wounds
Splinting
