TCC

Question 1

Three GOALS of TCCC

Answer 1

1. Treat the casualty
2. Prevent additional casualties
3. Complete the mission

Question 2

Three PHASES of TCCC

Answer 2

1. Care Under Fire (CUF)
2. Tactical Field Care (TFC)
3. Tactical Evacuation (TACEVAC)

Question 3

Describe the principals of Care Under Fire (CUF)

Answer 3

• Return fire, take cover
• Direct casualty to:
  
  • remain engaged in fight, if appropriate
  • move to cover and self aid
• Form plan based on LOC
• If feasible, roll unconscious casualties onto their side

Question 4

Describe the principals of Tactical Field Care (TFC)

Answer 4

• No longer under effective fire W/ “bubble” of security*
• Casualties moved to CCP
• Initiate MARCHE+ protocol

Question 5

Describe the principals of Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)

Answer 5

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Question 6

What does MARCHE/STOP stand for?

Answer 6

Massive Hemorrhage
Airway
Respirations
  Situational awareness
  Triage all other casualties
  Ongoing documentation
  Pass on 9Liner/MIST
Cooling prevention/litter placement
Circulation (BIFT) an litter placement
Hypothermia
Head injury
Eye trauma
Everything else

Question 7

What does BIFT stand for?

Answer 7

Bleeding control
IV/IO Access
Fluid resuscitation
Tourniquet assessment and/or removal

Question 8

What does MPHAATD stand for?

Answer 8

Monitor vital signs
Pain
Head-to-toe
Address all wounds/fractures
Antibiotics
Tactical evacuation/prep
Document care

Question 9

List obvious signs of traumatic bleeding

Answer 9

• Pulsing/continuous heavy flow of blood
• Pooling of blood around casualty
• Blood soaked clothing
• Traumatic amputation
• Signs of shock

Question 10

What should be considered during the “situational awareness” portion of “STOP”?

Answer 10

• Stop what you’re doing, look around
• Check in with Pl 2IC
• What is the tactical situation
• Do you need to move?
• Other casualties?

Question 11

Define timeline for “Priority A”

Answer 11

To be at hospital facility (R2 or R3) <90mins

Compromised airway, massive bleed, facial/neck burns

Question 12

Define timeline for “Priority B”

Answer 12

To be at hospital facility (R2 or R3) within 4 hours

Pulseless limb, significant burns

Question 13

Define timeline for “Priority C”

Answer 13

To be at hospital facility (R2 or R3) within 24 hours

Question 14

Define timeline for “Priority D”

Answer 14

VSA