The document provides information on combat lifesaver (CLS) techniques for responding to wounded soldiers in different combat situations. It describes how applying tourniquets and treating tension pneumothorax can save lives by stopping severe bleeding and relieving air from the chest cavity. CLS care progresses from limited care under fire to more extensive tactical field care and casualty evacuation care once the area is secure.

1. In the Vietnam conflict, over 2500 soldiers died due to hemorrhage from wounds to the arms and legs even though the soldiers had no other serious injuries.

7. EQUIPMENT

11. Care Under Fire

16. Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) WINDLASS OMNI TAPE BAND WINDLASS STRAP

17. Tourniquets

18. Tactical Field Care

23. Nasopharyngeal Airway

24. A survivable airway problem

27. Needle Chest Decompression

30. Hemostatic Dressing

32. Combat Pill Pack

33. Combat Casualty Evacuation Care

38. QUESTIONS?

39. United States Army Medical Material Agency (USAMMA) http://www.usamma.army.mil/