Tactical Medical Care Quiz

Hemorrhagic Shock Prevention

• The most important action to prevent hemorrhagic shock is to control bleeding.

Wound Care

• For penetrating eye trauma, a protective shield or dressing should be used, rather than applying pressure.

Casualty Staging

• Casualty staging involves rapidly evaluating and prioritizing casualties based on the severity of their injuries.

Burn Care

• A sterile, heat-reflective dressing should be placed on burned areas to reduce heat loss and prevent infection.

Tactical Trauma Assessment

• The Tactical Trauma Assessment (TTA) is performed during the Tactical Field Care (TFC) phase.

Blood Sweep

• A blood sweep is a rapid examination of the patient's body to identify any bleeding or injuries.

Tactical Combat Casualty Care Phases

• The main difference between the Tactical Field Care (TFC) and Care Under Fire phases is that TFC is a more detailed assessment and care of the casualty, while Care Under Fire focuses on providing basic life-saving interventions during high-risk situations.

MARCH PAWS

• MARCH PAWS is a mnemonic device used to remember the steps for managing traumatic bleeding: Massive bleeding, Airway, Respiratory, Circulation, Hypotension, and Pack wounds.