Hemorrhage Control & Wound Management Flashcards
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In the Care Under Fire phase, what is the primary tourniquet placement principle for extremity hemorrhage?
Answer: Apply tourniquet 'high and tight' on the limb to rapidly control bleeding
Under fire, TCCC recommends applying the tourniquet 'high and tight' (as proximally as possible) to rapidly control hemorrhage with minimal time and exposure.
What does the term 'high and tight' tourniquet placement mean in TCCC Care Under Fire?
Answer: Place the tourniquet as high (proximal) on the limb as possible, near the groin or axilla
'High and tight' means placing the tourniquet as proximally as possible (near the groin or axilla), which controls bleeding from any wound on the limb even before a full wound assessment.
When transitioning from Care Under Fire to Tactical Field Care, what should be done regarding a 'high and tight' tourniquet?
Answer: Reassess the wound and consider repositioning the tourniquet 2-3 inches above the injury if appropriate
In Tactical Field Care, the medic reassesses the tourniquet and wound, repositioning to 2-3 inches above the wound if tactically feasible to reduce unnecessary ischemia time.
An improvised tourniquet (cravat) has controlled bleeding in the field. When a proper CAT tourniquet becomes available, what is the correct TCCC action?
Answer: Apply the proper tourniquet proximal to the improvised one, then remove the improvised
The proper tourniquet must be placed proximal to the improvised one before the improvised device is removed, ensuring continuous hemorrhage control throughout the transition.
Which bandage type is recommended in TCCC for securing wound packing and maintaining pressure after hemorrhage is controlled?
Answer: Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD / Israeli Bandage)
The Emergency Trauma Dressing (Israeli Bandage) is recommended in TCCC because its integrated pressure applicator maintains consistent, sustained pressure over packed wounds.
A tourniquet is in place and reassessment reveals the wound location is uncertain. What should the TCCC provider do?
Answer: Leave the tourniquet in place and defer definitive reassessment to the next level of care
If there is any uncertainty about wound location or hemorrhage control, TCCC guidance is to leave the tourniquet in place rather than risk rebleeding from premature removal.
Which action is NOT consistent with proper TCCC wound care after hemorrhage control has been achieved?
Answer: Removing and repacking hemostatic gauze every 15 minutes to check for rebleeding
Once hemorrhage is controlled with hemostatic packing, TCCC protocol is to leave the packing undisturbed; removing and repacking disrupts clot formation and risks life-threatening rebleeding.