TC 4-02.1 Flashcards
What is a casualty evacuation?
Movement of casualties in a no medical vehicle
What is first aid?
Urgent lifesaving measures preformed by a non medical professional
What publication covers first aid?
TC 4-02.1
What is a Medical evacuation?
Moving a person who is wounded via medical care
What is tactical combat casualty care (TC3)?
Care provided in a tactical setting
What are the three stages of TC3?
Care under fire
Tactical field care
Tactical evaluation
What is the normal range of respirations for adults?
12 to 20 bpm
What are the components of the respiratory system?
Airway
Lungs
Rib cage
What are the components of the circulatory system?
Heart
Blood
Blood vessels
What is the normal heart rate for adults?
60 to 100 bpm
Where can a pulse be felt?
Carotid
Femoral
Radial
What does ACE stand for?
Ask
Care
Escort
What are the steps for performing care under fire?
Return fire
Determine if casualty is dead or alive
Provide care to live in casualty
What are the steps for performing tactical field care?
Ask, are you OK?
Determine the level of consciousness
Check for bleeding
Open the airway
Assess for injuries to chest
Check for burns
What are some techniques to safely position and unconscious casualty to open the airway?
Roll casualty onto their back and place him on a hard flat surface raised legs