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