8 Questions
What is the most important action to prevent hemorrhagic shock?
Applying direct pressure to the wound
What kind of dressing should be used on penetrating eye trauma?
Sterile gauze pad
What does casualty staging involve?
Organizing casualties based on the severity of their injuries
What kind of dressing should be placed on burned areas?
Sterile non-adherent dressing
During which phase of care is the Tactical Trauma Assessment (TTA) performed?
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
What is a blood sweep?
Checking for bleeding on the casualty's body
What is the difference between the Tactical Field Care (TFC) and Care Under Fire phases?
CUF is focused on immediate life-saving measures
What is MARCH PAWS?
An acronym for the treatment priorities in tactical combat casualty care
Study Notes
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.
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