Tactical Combat Casualty Care Overview

A set of guidelines for managing combat-related injuries effectively.

A mnemonic for prioritized treatment steps: Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respirations, Circulation, and Hypothermia.

Techniques used to stop or slow bleeding in trauma situations.

Methods used to ensure that a patient's airway remains unobstructed.

Establishing an intravenous (IV) line to administer fluids or medications.

Strategies employed to prevent body temperature from dropping in wounded individuals.

Basic management plan for casualties in the field to stabilize before evacuation.

The membrane located between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages in the neck.

An airway device used for ventilation in emergencies, specialized for rapid insertion.

Position where the head is tilted back and slightly upward to open the airway.

Providing oxygen to a patient prior to a procedure to increase oxygen reserves.

Inflation of the cuff of an airway tube to create a seal in the airway.

Inserting the King LT at a 45 to 90-degree angle for easier placement.

Gently ventilating the casualty to avoid high airway pressures.

Checking correct airway tube placement by listening for breath sounds and checking marks.

Type of lubricant recommended for use with the King LT to prevent tissue damage.

A medical device for intravenous infusion in emergencies.

Methods to prevent contamination during medical procedures.

Steps to clean and expose the area for infusion.

The groove at the top of the sternum used for alignment.

Medication to numb a specific area before a procedure.

The action of deploying the infusion tube from the FASTResponder.

The process of checking placement by aspirating and flushing the IV line.

Guidelines for disposing of needles and sharp objects safely.

The danger of spreading infection when reusing medical devices.

Steps taken after removing the FASTResponder, including turning off fluids.

The phase in Tactical Combat Casualty Care when effective enemy fire ceases, allowing for medical intervention.

The area where casualties are gathered for treatment by medical personnel.

A controlled method of applying a tourniquet to stop severe bleeding after an initial hasty tourniquet is used.

An emergency procedure to secure an airway by making an incision in the throat.

A life-threatening condition where air enters the pleural space, causing lung collapse.

A standardized format for requesting medical evacuation for casualties.

Intravenous access used for rapid fluid resuscitation in hypovolemic patients.

A treatment method for restoring blood volume in cases of severe blood loss.

An assessment to evaluate a casualty for concussions following head injury.

The phase of care focused on moving casualties to safety and starting evacuation.

Tactical Combat Casualty Care for non-medical personnel.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, which sets TCCC guidelines.

Standard protocols for first responder training in TCCC.

TCCC-AC instructors must have completed TCCC-MP course.

Hands-on training components in the TCCC-AC curriculum.