Click the links to watch instructional videos pulled from across the web on all the procedures within the combat medic scope of practice. In addition, you’ll find links to educational articles related to the skills presented:
TCCC Procedures š„
Massive Hemorrhage
- Tourniquet (Limb)
- Junctional Tourniquet
- Wound Packing
- X-Stat
- iTClamp
- Axillary Pressure Dressing
- Inguinal Pressure DressingĀ
- Neck Pressure DressingĀ
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
- IO accessĀ
- IV Access
- External Jugular IV Access
- Venous Cut Down
- TXA Administration
- Tourniquet ReplacementĀ
- Blood Typing
- Field Blood Transfusion
Hypothermia
Eye Injury
Pain Management
Antibiotics
Wounds
- N/A
Splinting
Burns
- N/A
BONUS!
Clinical Procedures š„
- Abscess I&D
- Sutures
- Nail Trephination
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Ear Wax Removal
- Trigger Point Injection
- Enema
- Digital Disimpaction
Physical Assessments š„
Nursing Care procedures š„
- Ventilator
- Foley Catheter
- Advanced Airway Suctioning
- Nasogastric Tube
- Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
- UA Dipstick
- DVT Prevention
- ROM Exercises
- Oral Care
Prolonged Field Care procedures š„
- Chest Tube
- Lateral Canthotomy
- Escharotomy
- Fasciotomy
- Field Amputation
- Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing
- Ultrasound eFAST
Soldier Skills š„
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Physician assistant graduate from Duke University (Class of 2022). Army National Guard Medic. Former paramedic. Devoted to learning and sharing evidence-based medicine.
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