Combat Lifesaver Course - Self Study 2014-06-13

Self paced, self testing learning materials. Well documented with plenty of diagrams, pictures and illustrations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL .... ...................................................................................................... ii
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. v
GRADING AND CERTIFICATION ....................................................................... vi
Lesson 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE COMBAT LIFESAVER AND
TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE ...................................... 1-1
Section I. The Role of the Combat Lifesaver ............................... 1-1
Section II. Tactical Combat Casualty Care ................................... 1-2
Exercises ...................................................................................... 1-9
Lesson 2 CARE UNDER FIRE ...................................................................... 2-1
Exercises ...................................................................................... 2-9
Lesson 3 TACTICAL FIELD CARE ............................................................... 3-1
Exercises ...................................................................................... 3-17
Lesson 4 CONTROLLING BLEEDING .......................................................... 4-1
Section I. Controlling Bleeding Without a Tourniquet ................... 4-1
Section II. Applying a Tourniquet .................................................. 4-10
Exercises ...................................................................................... 4-22
Lesson 5 OPENING AND MANAGING A CASUALTY'S AIRWAY ................ 5-1
Exercises ...................................................................................... 5-10
Lesson 6 TREATING PENETRATING CHEST TRAUMA ............................. 6-1
Section I. Treating an Open Chest Wound .................................. 6-1
Section II. Treating Tension Pneumothorax .................................. 6-6
Exercises ...................................................................................... 6-12
Lesson 7 INITIATING A FIELD MEDICAL CARD OR TCCC CARD ............. 7-1
Section I. U.S. Field Medical Card ............................................... 7-2
Section II. Tactical Combat Casualty Care Card ........................... 7-14
Exercises ....................................................................................... 7-19
Lesson 8 REQUESTING MEDICAL EVACUATION ...................................... 8-1
Exercises ....................................................................................... 8-15
Lesson 9 TACTICAL CASUALTY MOVEMENT ............................................ 9-1
Exercises ....................................................................................... 9-12
Lesson 10 EVACUATING A CASUALTY USING A LITTER ........................... 10-1
Exercises ....................................................................................... 10-12
Appendix A COMBAT LIFESAVER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET .................... A-1
Appendix B HAWES CARRY ............................................................................ B-1