What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical combat casualty care
What are the 3 phases of TCCC?
Care under fire, tactical field care, combat casualty evacuation care
What is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life in combat?
bleeding
What are the 4 levels of consciousness?
Alert,
responds to voice, responds to pain, unresponsive
Symptoms of shock?
Pale skin, thirst, confusion, rapid breathing, nausea
4 types of burns?
Chemical, electrical, laser, thermal
Symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Confusion, sweating, dizzy, clammy skin, cramps, chills, nausea, weakness
What are the lines in a MEDEVAC?
Location Radio Frequency # of Patients by precedence Equipment Total # of patients Security at pick-up site Method of marking pick-up site Patient nationality NBC contamination