What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
What acronym is used when performing TCCC?
MARCH
What are the 3 phases of TCCC?
What does M stand for & its goal?
Massive Hemorrhage
- blood sweep method
- apply tourniquet (write time)/pack wound
What does A stand for & its goal?
Airway
- ear to chest to see if they are breathing
- head tilt chin lift/ jaw thrust
What does R stand for & its goal?
Respiration
- ear to mouth to hear if breathing
- chest seal
What does C stand for & its goal?
Circulation
- check pulse
- IV fluids
What does H stand for & its goal?
Head Injury/Hypothermia
- stabilize head/check for color change
- keep warm (take off wet clothes & put on dry if need be)