CLSs will continue treatment until handoff with medical personnel and should communicate with:
Communicate with the casualty throughout care. Being physically wounded may generate significant anxiety and fear above and beyond the psychological trauma of combat. Talking frankly with the casualty about their injuries and offering reassurance by describing the treatments being rendered and emphasizing that everything possible is being done on their behalf and that they will be well taken care of will help to counter their anxiety. Be honest about the injuries sustained but maintain a positive attitude about rescue and treatment. Talking with the casualty helps assess their mental status, while talking through procedures helps maintain your own confidence and the casualty’s confidence in you.
Communicate with tactical leadership ASAP and throughout casualty treatment. Tactical leadership needs to understand the impact on the mission. For example, tactical leadership may need to know:
Communicate with the evacuation coordination cell to arrange for TACEVAC. Communicate with medical providers about details of the casualty injuries. This includes 9-line communication and ongoing MIST reports.
Medical leadership may need to know: