Tier 2 Course 007

Tier 2 Circulation and Tourniquet Conversion: You are in a SAFE and SECURE location – The primary learning objective is to review tourniquet assessment and conversion. The estimated time to complete this scenario is 10 minutes. This scenario occurs in the Tactical Field Care Phase. Equipment Available: Combat Life Saver Pack. Evacuation/Disposition is possible through the tablet. Selecting the patient’s disposition will end the exercise.

Patient Communication

Patient: Can you tell me your name?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you remember what happened?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you feel any pain?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you have any medical problems?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you have any allergies?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you take any medications?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Are you feeling dizzy or confused?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Are you having trouble breathing?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Can you see clearly?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Do you feel any swelling in your throat?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Are your lips or tongue swollen?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head
Patient: Is your voice hoarse or different?
Response: The patient is sleepy and looks confused
Location: Head

Scoring Details

Massive Hemorrhage: Take Down Tourniquet from Left Upper Leg
Massive Hemorrhage: Take Down Tourniquet from Right Upper Leg
Massive Hemorrhage: Place Tourniquet on Left Lower Leg
Massive Hemorrhage: Place Tourniquet on Left Upper Leg
Apply pressure to right leg
Fill right leg wound with wound packaging
Place bandage on the right lower leg (deep wound)
Place bandage on the left leg amputation
Patient disposition: Medical Evacuation

Scenario Details

Scenario Package
TCCC Tier 2 Curriculum
Learner type
  • militaryMedic
Patient severity at start
Serious
Patient severity overall
Fair
Duration to complete
5-10 minutes
Scenario difficulty
Standard
Environment
POI
Equipment
  • Trauma shears
  • Eye Guard
  • Intravenous cannula
  • Decompression needle
  • BVM
  • BVM Face Mask
  • Blanket
  • Nasopharyngeal airway
  • Combat Application Tourniquet (1)
  • Combat Application Tourniquet (2)
  • Combat Application Tourniquet (3)
  • Combat Application Tourniquet (4)
  • Chest Seal Package
  • Pressure Bandage
  • Bandage
  • Ambu Bag
  • Hemostatic Gauze
  • Gloves box
  • Combat Gauze
  • Radio
  • Triage Tag (Minimal)
  • Marker
  • SAM splint
  • Non-Adherent Dressing
  • Medication Pouch
Available medications
  • Acetaminophen Pills
  • Moxifloxacin 1 g
  • Meloxicam 15mg
Injury type
  • Amputated left leg at knee
  • Bruise behind right ear
  • Deep wound on the right leg
  • GunshotEntrancesWoundInChestRight
Pathologies
  • external hemorrhage, left leg
  • external hemorrhage, right leg
Scoring summary
  • M-Take Down Tourniquet
  • M-Place Tourniquet
  • M-Treat Laceration
  • M-Bandage Amputation
  • Disposition