TC 4-02.1 Flashcards
What is TCCC?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
What are the steps in TCCC?
Care under fire, tactical field care, tactical evacuation care
When would you not render first aid?
If your life would be at risk or there are no signs of life
What is a FMC?
Field Medical Card
When would you not loosen clothing?
In a chemical environment or if clothing is stuck to the wound
What are the 4 types of burns?
Chemical Electrical Laser and Thermal
What are the 2 methods for opening the airway?
Jaw thrust and the Head tilt chin lift
When would you not use the head tilt chin lift/jaw thrust?
Suspected neck or spinal injury
What is the objective of first aid?
To prevent bleeding, overcome shock, relieve pain, and prevent infection
What is first aid?
Care rendered to casualty before actual medical personnel arrive
What is the basic principle when splinting fractures?
Splint it as it lies
What are the 3 types of bleeding?
Arterial, Venous, Capillary
What is the treatment for shock?
PELCRN
Position, Elevate, loosen, Climatize, Reassure, Notify
What are the 8 steps for evaluating a casualty?
Responsiveness, Breathing, Pulse, Bleeding, Shock, Fractures, Burns, and Head injuries
What is the difference between patient classifications in the Medevac?
Urgent 2hrs
Urg. Surgical 2hrs
Priority 4 hrs
Routine 24 hrs
Convenience
