Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Archive)

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==Tactical Combat Casualty Care==
===Syllabus===
*Introduction to TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care
*Phases of Care
*Anatomical Terms
*Care Under Fire
*Tactical Field Care
*Tactical Evacuation Care
===Introduction - Tactical Combat Casualty Care===
*Goals of TCCC
**Treat the casualty
**Prevent additional casualties
**Complete the Mission
*Prehospital trauma care in tactical settings is very different from civilian settings.
*Tactical and enviormental factors have a profound impact on trauma care rendered on the battlefield.
*Up to 1/4th of combat deaths are potentially preventable.
*Good first responder care is critical.
===Phases of Care===
Majority of preventable deaths are caused by blood loss.
*Care Under Fire - While under direct engagement by enemies - Exposed, weapons fire
**Verbs: Fire, Move, Care
***Fire - Return effective fire toward the source of hostile engagement
***Move - Tactical movement of the casualty and care provider to an area of cover and concealment
***Care - Rapid assessment for sources of massive extremity hemorrhage, followed by rapid/hasty tourniquet placement if practicable
===Tactical Field Care===
Behind Cover, Reassess - Unexposed, no active hostiles
*Reassess
*Convert Hasty Tourniquets to Deliberate Tourniquets
*Airway Patency Evaluation
*Adequate Ventilation
===Tactical Evacuation Care===
*Generally same as Tactical Field Care
*Needed as soon as feasible after significant injuries
*May be portal, marine, or ground transportation
*Usually allows for additional medical personnel and equipment to be used
===Anatomical Terms===
*Superior - Above
*Inferior - Below
*Anterior - To the Front
*Posterior - To the Rear
*Medial - Towards the Middle
*Lateral - Towards the side
*Ipsilateral - On the same side
*Proximal - Nearer to the point of attachment/Central
*Distal - Further from the point of attachment/Away from the body
*Superficial - Towards the surface of the body
*Deep/Visceral - Into the interior of the body
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