Army Competition Board Study First Aid
TCCC stands for Tactical Combat Casualty Care, which is the standard of care for first responders in combat situations. It focuses on treating preventable causes of death on the battlefield, such as massive bleeding, airway obstruction, and shock.
What does TCCC stand for?
Key Terms
What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical combat casualty care
What are the 3 phases of TCCC?
Care under fire, tactical field care, combat casualty evacuation care
What is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life in combat?
bleeding
What are the 4 levels of consciousness?
Alert,
responds to voice, responds to pain, unresponsive
Symptoms of shock?
Pale skin, thirst, confusion, rapid breathing, nausea
4 types of burns?
Chemical, electrical, laser, thermal
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What does TCCC stand for? | Tactical combat casualty care |
What are the 3 phases of TCCC? | Care under fire, tactical field care, combat casualty evacuation care |
What is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life in combat? | bleeding |
What are the 4 levels of consciousness? | Alert, responds to voice, responds to pain, unresponsive |
Symptoms of shock? | Pale skin, thirst, confusion, rapid breathing, nausea |
4 types of burns? | Chemical, electrical, laser, thermal |
Symptoms of heat exhaustion? | Confusion, sweating, dizzy, clammy skin, cramps, chills, nausea, weakness |
What are the lines in a MEDEVAC? | Location Radio Frequency # of Patients by precedence Equipment Total # of patients Security at pick-up site Method of marking pick-up site Patient nationality NBC contamination |