This module will focus on assessing and managing respiratory issues in Tactical Field Care, including the recognition and treatment of one of the leading preventable causes of death on the battlefield, tension pneumothorax.

As a combat medic/corpsman, the first medical provider to care for the casualty and initiate more advanced treatments, it is important that you understand the roles and responsibilities of the nonmedical personnel (All Service Members (ASM) and Combat Lifesaver (CLS)) who may be assessing casualties and providing care/assisting in treating respiratory problems in the prehospital environment.