First Aid Flashcards
What TC covers First Aid?
TC 4-02.1
What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
What are the three phases of TCCC?
Care under Fire
Tactical Field Care
Combat Casualty Evacuation Care
What does CASEVAC stand for?
Casualty Evacuation, typically in a non-medical vehicle or aircraft
What is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life in combat?
Bleeding
What are the four levels of consciousness?
Alert
Responds to voice
responds to pain
unresponsive
What are the 9 symptoms of shock?
sweaty cool skin
pale skin
restlessness
thirst
severe bleeding
confusion
rapid breathing
blue skin
nausea
What are the 4 types of burns?
Chemical
Laser
Electrical
Thermal
What is the objective of first aid?
To stop bleeding, overome shock, relieve pain, and prevent infection
What are the ABS’s of first aid?
Open the airway
Restore breathing/stop bleeding
Check circulation/prevent shock
Should a casualty be given water or food?
No, they should not be given anything to drink or eat
What are the three types of heat injuries?
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What are the 2 types of fractures
Open
Closed
What methods can you use to stop bleeding?
Apply a field dressing
Apply manual pressure
Elevate the limb
Apply a pressure dressing or apply a tourniquet
What are the symptoms of heat cramps?
Cramping in the extremities
Abdominal cramping
Excessive sweating
