Rescue Task Force and Tactical Medicine – Dr. O’Brien

• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) “cold zone” vs “warm zone” vs “hot zone”
• Rescue task force allows for a coordinated response to a situation which cannot be completely handled by a single first response agency
• (S)MARCH –(S.ecurity) M.assive hemorrhage, A.irway, R.espirations, C.irculation, H.ypothermia
• Hemostatic gauze: radiopaque, used when not able to apply tourniquet
• Care Under Fire Priority List
• Casualty Movement Rescue Plan
• “High and tight is always right” (for tourniquets)

ABEM Certifying Exam – Dr. Platt

• Steps
  • Program Director Approval
  • Apply (register May 9 – Oct 9. 
  • Qualifying exam November 3-12, 305 questions
  • Certifying Exam, brand new exam that assesses more competencies than oral exam. In Raleigh, NC. 
    • Half day sessions with 2 case types, clinical care cases and communication and procedures
    • Will be offered 9 times a year
    • Sample cases on ABEM website