Intro to TCCC

Question 1

What is the goal of TCCC?

Answer 1

ID and treat CAS with preventable causes of death, and keep them alive long enough to reach the hospital.

Question 2

What are the objectives of TCCC?

Answer 2

1. Treat the CAS
2. Prevent more CAS
3. Complete the MSN

Question 3

Explain the three phases of care.

Answer 3

1. Care Under Fire- very limited care that is provided while CAS and responder are under effective fires.
2. Tactical Field Care- performed on the battlefield but not under effective fires. Or injury has occurred with no hostile fires.
3. Tactical Evacuation Care- care rendered during transport off battlefield on the way to more definitive care.

Question 4

What is the importance of the First Responder?

Question 5

How does TCCC minimize preventable deaths?

Question 6

What is the leading cause of combat casualties?

Answer 6

Hemmorage