field craft 1B
1. The majority of potentially survivable injuries on the battlefield are due to what? -
answer Hemorrhage
What are three tactical considerations for spinal immobilization on the battlefield? -
answer Motor vehicle crashes Falls from greater than 15 feet IED blast involving MRAP
vehicle
Describe Primary Blast Injuries. - answer Caused by blast overpressure from an
explosive. Degree of injury is directly related to proximity to the blast Blast pressure is
more effective in an ENCLOSED area Expected damage to hollow organs (lung, colon,
stomach, middle ear)
Describe Secondary Blast Injuries. - answer Injury is caused by debris or shrapnel from
an explosion
Describe Tertiary Blast Injuries. - answer Injury is caused when the casualty is thrown
into a solid object such as a wall or vehicle and suffers BLUNT trauma.
What is the greatest concern for inhalation burns on the field? - answerconcern Airway
edema resulting in an inadequate airway (be prepared to do a surgical cric)
What the single most significant obstacle to the Combat Medic's ability to provide care?
- answerEnemy fire
Who decides if the casualty will be evacuated? - answerTactical Leader (Combat Medic
provides recommendations only)
Both Ketamine and OTFC have the potential to worsen what injury? - answerSevere
TBI
What casualties receive antibiotics and why do we given them? - answerAll casualties
with penetrating/open combat wounds. We administer antibiotics early reduce the
number of wound infections in combat trauma.
What are the three goals of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)? - answerComplete
the mission (most important goal for the unit) Prevent additional casualties Treat the
casualty
What are the three phases of TCCC? - answerCare Under Fire (CUF) Tactical Field
Care (TFC) Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
1. The majority of potentially survivable injuries on the battlefield are due to what? -
answer Hemorrhage
What are three tactical considerations for spinal immobilization on the battlefield? -
answer Motor vehicle crashes Falls from greater than 15 feet IED blast involving MRAP
vehicle
Describe Primary Blast Injuries. - answer Caused by blast overpressure from an
explosive. Degree of injury is directly related to proximity to the blast Blast pressure is
more effective in an ENCLOSED area Expected damage to hollow organs (lung, colon,
stomach, middle ear)
Describe Secondary Blast Injuries. - answer Injury is caused by debris or shrapnel from
an explosion
Describe Tertiary Blast Injuries. - answer Injury is caused when the casualty is thrown
into a solid object such as a wall or vehicle and suffers BLUNT trauma.
What is the greatest concern for inhalation burns on the field? - answerconcern Airway
edema resulting in an inadequate airway (be prepared to do a surgical cric)
What the single most significant obstacle to the Combat Medic's ability to provide care?
- answerEnemy fire
Who decides if the casualty will be evacuated? - answerTactical Leader (Combat Medic
provides recommendations only)
Both Ketamine and OTFC have the potential to worsen what injury? - answerSevere
TBI
What casualties receive antibiotics and why do we given them? - answerAll casualties
with penetrating/open combat wounds. We administer antibiotics early reduce the
number of wound infections in combat trauma.
What are the three goals of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)? - answerComplete
the mission (most important goal for the unit) Prevent additional casualties Treat the
casualty
What are the three phases of TCCC? - answerCare Under Fire (CUF) Tactical Field
Care (TFC) Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
