TC 4-02.1 First Aid Flashcards
What is TCCC?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
What are the steps in TCCC?
- Care under fire 2. Tactical field care 3. Combat casualty evacuation care
What is a CCP?
Casualty Collection Point
What is a 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 sign of life
In combat, what is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life?
bleeding
How do you determine a casualty’s level of consciousness?
A-ALERT V-Responds to voice P-Responds to pain
U-Unconscious
What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- used to restore heartbeat
What is a FMC?
Field Medical Card
When would you not loosen clothing?
Chemical environment or clothing is stuck to the wound
What are the four types of burn?
C-Chemical E-Electrical L-Laser T-Thermal
What are the three categories of a heat injury?
Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke
What are the two methods for opening the airway?
Head Tilt, Chin, Lift method and 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 objective of first aid?
To control bleeding, overcome shock, relieve pain, prevent infection
What publication covers first aid?
TC 4-02.1
What is first aid?
Care rendered to a casualty prior to the arrival of medical personnel
What s the unique feature of type O BLOOD?
UNIVERSAL DONOR
How high above an injury should you apply a tourniquet?
2-4 inches
Should a casualty eat or drink?
No
What are the two types of fractures?
Open(Compound) and Closed(Simple)
What is the basic principle when splinting fractures?
Splint it as it lies
What are the three types of bleeding?
Arterial, Venous, Capillary
Name 4 common points for checking pulse?
Side of Neck, Ankle, Wrist, Groin
What is the treatment for shock?
1.Position the casualty on their back
2.elevate the legs
3. loosen clothing at neck or waist
4.climatize
5.reassure
6.notify medical personnel
What are the eight steps for evaluating a casualty?
Responsiveness
Breathing
Pulse
Bleeding
Shock
Fractures
Burns
Head Injury
Describe 9 Line Medevac
line 1 - location of pick up site
line 2 - radio frequency and call sign
line 3 - patient by precedence
line 4 - special equipment
line 5 - patient by type
line 6 - security of pick up site
line 7- method of marking
line 8 - nationality and status
line 9 - nbc contamination ( peacetime - terrain description)
Which lines must be given before the helicopter can get in the air?
Lines 1-5
What does the acronym COLD stand for?
Keep it clean, avoid overdressing, wear clothing loose, and keep clothing dry
What is the best medicine of the battlefield?
Fire Superiority
What form is the TCCC Card?
DD form 1380
