Introduction

Tactical Field Care is the care rendered by the first responder or combatant once no longer under effective hostile fire. It also applies to situations in which an injury has occurred, but there has been no hostile fire. Available medical equipment is still limited to that carried into the field by unit personnel. Time to evacuation to a medical treatment facility may vary considerably. Tactical field care allows more time and a little more safety, to provide further medical care.

But Remember – effective hostile fire could resume at any time.

After completing the Hemorrhage Control portion of Tactical Field Care, you will shift your focus to the casualty's airway and respirations. This module will show you how to evaluate the casualty’s respirations and perform a surgical airway, and/or treat an open pneumothorax or tension pneumothorax.