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US Army Promotion Board - First Aid TC 4.02-1 Flashcards

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This deck covers key concepts and procedures from the US Army's First Aid TC 4.02-1, including Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), phases of care, and treatment of various injuries and conditions.

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What does the acronym TCCC stand for?

Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
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Term
Definition
What does the acronym TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
How many phases are there for TCCC?
Three Phases.
What are the phases of TCCC?
1. Care Under Fire. , 2. Tactical Field Care., 3. Combat Casualty Evacuation Care
What does the acronym CASEVAC stand for?
Casualty Evacuation by Non-medical personnel and/or in Non-Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.
In combat, what is the most likely threat to the casualty’s life?
From Bleeding.
When would you NOT attempt to restore the airway?
if you find a casualty with no signs of life—no pulse, no breathing.
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US Army Promotion Board - First Aid TC 4.02-1 Flashcards
TermDefinition
What does the acronym TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
How many phases are there for TCCC?
Three Phases.
What are the phases of TCCC?
1. Care Under Fire. , 2. Tactical Field Care., 3. Combat Casualty Evacuation Care
What does the acronym CASEVAC stand for?
Casualty Evacuation by Non-medical personnel and/or in Non-Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.
In combat, what is the most likely threat to the casualty’s life?
From Bleeding.
When would you NOT attempt to restore the airway?
if you find a casualty with no signs of life—no pulse, no breathing.
What is the 1st Step for Care Under Fire?
Return fire as directed or required before providing medical treatment.
When would you advise the casualty to “Play Dead”?
If the casualty is unable to move and you are unable to move the casualty to cover and the casualty is still under direct enemy fire.
What would you do If the casualty is unresponsive?
move the casualty, his/her weapon, and mission-essential equipment to cover, as the tactical situation permits.
When would you perform tactical field care?
when no longer under direct enemy fire.
During tactical field care what medical equipment is used?
Available medical equipment is limited to that carried into the field by the individual Soldier.
When would you stop a medical evaluation?
If there are any signs of nerve agent poisoning.
How do you determine the levels of consciousness?
AVPU: A = Alert; V = responds to Voice; P = responds to Pain; U = Unresponsive.
Who should be issued a combat pill pack before deploying on tactical missions?
Each Soldier.
What are the 9 signs and symptoms of shock?
1. Sweaty but cool skin. 2. Pale skin. 3. Restlessness or nervousness. 4. Thirst. 5. Severe bleeding. 6. Confusion. 7. Rapid breathing. 8. Blotchy blue skin. 9. Nausea and/or vomiting
What is the first step for treating any type of burn?
Eliminate the source of the burn.
What are blisters caused by a blister agent?
Blisters caused by a blister agent are actually burns
Would you decontaminate skin where blisters have already formed?
No
What is significant about electrical burns?
Electricity often leaves entry and exit burns.
When can you give the casualty small amounts of water to drink when treating burns?
If the casualty is conscious and not nauseated.
What are the symptoms for heat exhaustion?
(1) Profuse sweating with pale, moist, cool skin. (2) Headache. (3) Weakness. (4) Dizziness. (5) Loss of appetite. (6) Cramping. (7) Nausea (with or without vomiting). (8) Urge to defecate. (9) Chills (gooseflesh). (10) Rapid breathing. (11) Tingling of the hands and/or feet. (12) Confusion (not answering easy questions correctly).
What are the symptoms for heatstroke?
(1) Red (flushed), hot, dry skin. (2) Weakness. (3) Dizziness. (4) Confusion. (5) Headache. (6) Seizures. (7) Nausea. (8) Stomach pains or cramps. (9) Respiration and pulse may be rapid and weak. (10) Unconsciousness and collapse may occur suddenly.
What are iced sheets?
Sheets soaked in cold/icy water and placed directly onto the skin of the casualty will lower body temperature rapidly.
What main Items should you check for if you have a combat lifesaver aid bag prior to going on a mission?
IV solution, Check the bag for Expiration date. a sterile.I V set. Catheter/needle units.
What can happen if you do not remove the air from the tubing?
it can enter the bloodstream and rapidly move to the heart.
What are the two methods used to open an airway?
Head-tilt/chin-lift method and Jaw-thrust method.
When should you insert a NPA?
If the casualty is unconscious; if respiratory rate is less than 2 in 15 seconds, and/or if the casualty is making snoring or gurgling sounds.