Respirations

 Tactical Field Care is the care rendered by the first responder or combatant once no longer under effective hostile fire. Tactical field care allows more time and a little more safety, to provide further medical care.   This module will focus on the management of respiration and chest trauma with techniques that are appropriate for the Tactical Field Care phase. This video will provide knowledge on:  

• How to assess and treat for a pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax 
• When a needle decompression is indicated 
• How to assess and care for a sucking chest wound