Chapter 1 Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Chapter 1 Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Casualty Care
Lesson One
MSTC, FT LEWIS WA
Introduction
Soldiers continue to die on today’s battlefield
just as they did during the Civil War. The
standards of care applied to the battlefield
have always been based on civilian care
principles. These principles while
appropriate for the civilian community, often
do not apply to care on the battlefield.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Tension pneumothorax
Airway problems
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Breathing
Circulation
TACTICAL FIELD CARE
► If a victim of a blast or penetrating injury is
found without a pulse, respirations, or other
signs of life…
Do Not attempt CPR