SFTRG 1:25

A set of practice flashcards covering Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), the MARCH algorithm, 9-Line MEDEVAC requests, and safety protocols for bloodborne pathogens and HAZMAT scenes.

What are the three phases of TCCC?

Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, Tactical Evacuation Care.

What is the primary objective during Care Under Fire?

Stop life-threatening bleeding and move to cover.

What does MARCH stand for?

Massive bleeding, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia.

What is the first treatment for severe extremity bleeding?

Apply a tourniquet high and tight.

What three tools control massive bleeding?

Tourniquet, hemostatic dressing, pressure bandage.

When should a second tourniquet be applied?

If bleeding continues after the first tourniquet.

What airway position is used for unconscious casualties?

Recovery position.

What airway adjunct may be used?

Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA).

What are signs of tension pneumothorax?

Severe respiratory distress, absent breath sounds, shock.

When is a pelvic binder indicated?

Suspected pelvic fracture.

What is the goal of hypothermia prevention?

Keep the casualty warm and prevent heat loss.

What form documents TCCC treatment?

DD Form $1380$ TCCC Card.

What does CASEVAC mean?

Casualty evacuation using non-medical assets.

What does MEDEVAC mean?

Dedicated medical evacuation by ground or air ambulance.

What is Line $1$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Pickup site location.

What is Line $2$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Radio frequency and call sign.

What is Line $3$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Number of patients by precedence.

What is Line $4$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Special equipment required.

What is Line $5$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Number of patients by type.

What is Line $6$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Security of pickup site.

What is Line $7$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Method of marking pickup site.

What is Line $8$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

Patient nationality and status.

What is Line $9$ of a $9$-Line MEDEVAC?

CBRN contamination.

What is a bloodborne pathogen?

A disease-causing microorganism found in blood or body fluids.

Which viruses are specifically highlighted?

HIV and HBV.

What are universal precautions?

Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.

What PPE should be available in Defender vehicles?

Gloves, eye protection, CPR mask, and protective equipment.

When must exposure incidents be reported?

Immediately.

What should be done first after exposure to blood/body fluids?

Wash the area and notify supervision.

What is HAZMAT?

Hazardous Materials incident.

What does CBRN stand for?

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear.

What is the first priority at a HAZMAT/CBRN scene?

Life safety and responder safety.

Who may assist with contaminated evidence collection?

AFOSI or FBI.

What is MOPP?

Mission-Oriented Protective Posture.

How many MOPP levels are there?

Ready, $0$, $1$, $2$, $3$, and $4$.

Which MOPP level provides the greatest protection?

MOPP $4$.

What is Tactical Evacuation Care focused on?

Reassessing casualties and preparing for evacuation.

What information should be communicated during evacuation?

Casualty status, treatments rendered, and evacuation needs.

Name one casualty carry technique.

Fireman's carry, one-man drag, two-man cross carry, or ankle drag.

Why is documentation important during casualty care?

Ensures continuity of care and accurate treatment records.