Hemorrhage Control & Wound Management Flashcards
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If a single tourniquet fails to control hemorrhage from an extremity wound, what is the correct TCCC action?
Answer: Apply a second tourniquet immediately proximal to the first
When a single tourniquet fails to stop bleeding, TCCC protocol calls for applying a second tourniquet immediately proximal to the first to increase pressure and achieve arterial occlusion.
A casualty has severe hemorrhage from a wound in the inguinal (groin) area. Which device is most appropriate per TCCC guidelines?
Answer: Junctional Emergency Treatment Tool (JETT) or Combat Ready Clamp (CRoC)
Junctional hemorrhage control devices such as the JETT or CRoC are specifically designed for groin, axillary, and neck wounds where standard limb tourniquets cannot be applied.
Which combination of findings confirms that a limb tourniquet has been applied with sufficient tightness?
Answer: Bleeding has completely stopped and distal pulse is absent
A correctly applied tourniquet should eliminate both active bleeding and the distal pulse, confirming complete arterial occlusion.
When is wound packing preferred over tourniquet application in TCCC?
Answer: For wounds in junctional areas or the torso where a tourniquet cannot be placed
Wound packing with hemostatic gauze is the preferred technique for junctional and torso wounds where anatomical constraints prevent tourniquet application.
What is the correct wound-packing technique in TCCC?
Answer: Pack gauze tightly into the wound cavity and apply direct pressure for 3 minutes
Effective wound packing requires tightly packing hemostatic gauze into the wound cavity to contact the bleeding vessel, then applying firm pressure for 3 minutes to activate hemostasis.
Which statement about tourniquet use is most consistent with current TCCC evidence from recent conflicts?
Answer: Early tourniquet application in appropriate wounds significantly reduces mortality with low rates of tourniquet-related limb loss
Combat casualty data from OIF and OEF demonstrated that early tourniquet application dramatically reduces hemorrhagic death, with tourniquet-related limb loss being rare when applied correctly.
What does the 'M' in the TCCC MARCH assessment acronym represent?
Answer: Massive hemorrhage
The 'M' in MARCH stands for Massive Hemorrhage, reflecting that controlling life-threatening bleeding is always the first priority in TCCC.