CMC TCCC Test Bank
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Leading causes of preventable death in combat trauma
Massive Hemorrhage (Extremity, Junctional), Tension Pneumothorax, Airway Trauma/Obstruction
TCCC phases of care
Care Under Fire (CUF)
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Can the principles of TCCC be applied to non combat settings?
Yes. Motor Vehicle Accidents, Active Shooter, Workplace Accident.
Roles and Responsibilities: All Service Members (ASM)
Identify and control bleeding, Assess casualty using MARCH, Seek help as directed
Roles and Responsibilities: Combat LifeSaver (CLS)
Suppress hostile enemy fire, perform assessment and treat using MARCH PAWS, assist the Combat Medic Corpsman
(CMC) as directed
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Roles and Responsibilites: Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC)
Suppress hostile enemy fire, assume primary role in performing casualty assessment using MARCH PAWS, Manage
emergency response using all available responders, Reassess casualties and communicate with TACEVAC medical
personnel.
Key Factors influencing TCCC
Hostile fire
Tactical considerations
Wound patterns
Environmental considerations
First responder training and experience
Equipment contstraints
Evacuation delays
Importance of TCCC training
Lowest rate of preventable death in history
Three Objectives of TCCC
Treat the Casualty
Prevent additional casualties
Complete the Mission
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Ways to stay up to date with TCCC
Quarterly reviewed TCCC Guidelines
Using training content from deployedmedicine.com
What is the most essential treatment task in Care Under Fire (CUF)
Applying a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding
What is every responder's role in Care Under Fire (CUF)
suppress hostile fire/establish scene safety, assist in self aid, assist in moving casualties, if feasible.
What does MARCH PAWS stand for
M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
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