During Tactical Field Care you should:

During Tactical Field Care you should:

• A. Assess previous bleeding control methods, apply a second tourniquet to control bleeding if needed, mark tourniquet times, and document on the DD Form 1380.
• B. Remove all bleeding control devices and reassess manually
• C. Document tourniquet times only after medical personnel arrive
• D. Delay bleeding control until transport is secured

Answer: (B)

In Tactical Field Care, the priority is to maintain effective bleeding control while continuing to reassess the casualty. If a tourniquet or other bleeding-control device has been applied, do not remove it. Reassess for ongoing bleeding with the device in place, and if bleeding persists, apply a second tourniquet proximal to the first to enhance control. It’s essential to time and document these actions on the casualty record (DD Form 1380) so all clinical providers know when bleeding-control measures were applied. Removing bleeding-control devices or delaying control would risk renewed hemorrhage, which is why keeping devices in place and updating documentation promptly is the correct approach.

In Tactical Field Care, the priority is to maintain effective bleeding control while continuing to reassess the casualty. If a tourniquet or other bleeding-control device has been applied, do not remove it. Reassess for ongoing bleeding with the device in place, and if bleeding persists, apply a second tourniquet proximal to the first to enhance control. It’s essential to time and document these actions on the casualty record (DD Form 1380) so all clinical providers know when bleeding-control measures were applied. Removing bleeding-control devices or delaying control would risk renewed hemorrhage, which is why keeping devices in place and updating documentation promptly is the correct approach.