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Thank you for your commitment to training military personnel in the evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing trauma care on the battlefield. To ensure that TCCC training maintains its military focus, moving forward medical personnel interested in becoming an instructor for the TCCC-CMC and TCCC-CLS courses must be currently in the military or have prior military service. The instructor application will now require submission of military documentation (example: military ID card for active military or DD214 for prior military service). Current TCCC-CMC and TCCC-CLS instructors with no military service can maintain their instructor status by teaching the required number of courses each year. We appreciate the support of our TCCC Affiliate Faculty in helping us enforce this policy. Very respectfully, Richard Ellis, TC-P, MSEDM, NRP, CMSgt (USAF Retired) Chair, NAEMT Military Relations Committee Texas Legal Considerations for EMS
Transporting a Minor Without the Parent Present Navigating the complexities of emergency medical services (EMS) often involves critical decisions under pressure, and these decisions become particularly nuanced when the patient is a minor and a parent or legal guardian is not immediately present. This overview delves into the crucial legal considerations surrounding the EMS transport of a minor without parental consent, focusing on the foundational doctrine of implied consent and its practical application in two distinct scenarios. Understanding the legal framework, potential risks, and best practices outlined herein is paramount for EMS professionals to ensure both the well-being of the child and the legal defensibility of their actions in these challenging situations. Implied Consent – Foundational Doctrine Applies when a minor requires urgent medical care and • The parent/guardian is unavailable, or • The parent refuses consent, but the situation poses an imminent threat to life or serious harm. Based on the principle that a reasonable parent would consent to emergency care if present. Scenario A: Parent is Present and Refuses Consent Legal Risks • Parents have a constitutional right to make medical decisions for their children. • Transporting a child against a capable parent’s wishes may raise legal issues such as: o Medical battery, o Unlawful detention, and or o Custodial interference or kidnapping, if done without clear authority. When EMS May Override Refusal • The child’s condition is life-threatening or limb-threatening, and delay would cause harm. • The parent is incapacitated, intoxicated, abusive, or otherwise unfit to make a safe decision. • EMS has consulted with: o Online medical control (hospital physician supports transport), and/or o Law enforcement, who may place the child in protective custody. Best Practices • Document all details, including: o Parental statements, o Clinical condition, and o Consultations with medical control or law enforcement. • Involve law enforcement to assume custody if appropriate. • Report suspected neglect or abuse to CPS. Scenario B: Parent is Not Present / Cannot Be Located Legal Standing • Implied consent applies strongly—EMS may render care and transport based on: o Child’s medical need. o Inability to contact a guardian in a reasonable time. • Courts generally uphold EMS actions taken in good faith during emergencies. Best Practices • Attempt to contact a parent/guardian and document all efforts. • Determine if any adult on scene has legal authority to consent (e.g., guardian, foster parent). • Involve law enforcement if: o The child appears to be abandoned or neglected. o There are custody questions or other concerns. Summary Transport without the parent is legally justified under implied consent in true emergencies or when the parent is unavailable. If a parent refuses, EMS must determine if the child’s condition justifies overriding refusal—and should involve medical control or law enforcement to avoid liability. In all cases, thorough documentation and adherence to local protocols are critical for legal protection. Haiti’s government announced Monday that it approved what it called a “war budget” of $275,000 aimed at alleviating the country’s crisis as gang violence surges. Nearly 40% of the money will go toward Haiti’s police and military “to fight the armed groups that threaten national stability,” while nearly 20% will go to fortify the border the country shares with the Dominican Republic, Haiti’s transitional presidential council said in a statement.Another 16% will go to social programs, including those focused on education, health and humanitarian assistance. The council said the special budget reflects the state’s commitment to act decisively and target the growing insecurity. The additional money, however, is not expected to alleviate the lack of resources hitting a U.N.-backed mission, led by Kenyan police, which is struggling to help local authorities quell gang violence. Gangs that control at least 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, continue to attack communities surrounding it. Recently, a powerful gang coalition known as Viv Ansanm took control of the towns of Mirebalais and Saut’d’Eau in Haiti’s central region, according to the National Human Rights Defense Network, a local group. Police officers at the Mirebalais police station and local prison fled during the attacks, it said.“Armed gangs then set fire to the police station and took control of the prison, orchestrating a mass escape of the inmates,” the organization said, noting that the prison held 533 inmates. Staff and patients at the Mirebalais University Hospital also were evacuated. At least 60 people died following the attacks launched on March 30 and 31, including gang members and escaped inmates, according to the human rights group. Meanwhile, the neighboring town of Saut-d’Eau fell to gangs on the afternoon of April 3, activists said. “Some say this was facilitated by the redeployment of law enforcement to Mirebalais, leaving Saut-d’Eau vulnerable,” the group said last week. Two nuns and one police officer were among those killed during the attacks, while two journalists remain missing. “By ignoring the (central region's) collapse the transitional authorities show they have no real plan to restore citizens’ rights and public safety,” the human rights group said. “The absence of state response has turned the police into firefighters — constantly reacting without strategic direction — while towns fall one after another.” The group noted that civilians and self-defense groups in both towns “had repeatedly raised alarms that were ignored.” Meanwhile, more than 260 people were killed in another gang attack on two communities in Haiti’s capital in late January, according to the U.N. political mission in Haiti that questioned the delay in response by authorities. The attacks occurred in Kenscoff and parts of Carrefour. Another community in Kenscoff was attacked over the weekend, with at least one police officer missing and several others injured, according to SPNH-17, a police union. Overall, from Jan. 1 to March 27, more than 1,500 people have been reported killed across Haiti, and 572 others injured, the U.N. mission said. Gang violence has also left more than 1 million people homeless in recent years, according to the U.N. We left the video of the Kenyan KIA out and waited for the data from Jan-Mar to be released. With everything being said in the above released the some wealthy and politicians in Haiti have been controlling a lot of the gang activity. The elders appear to the particularly targeted by the gangs as they are pushed from area to area.
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If you are new to the world of clinical things and how to do a SOAP note, need some brushing up, or you need to train some folks with a ready-made class.... Then here you go. It's on us! Please take it and make it your own if you need.
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From your friends at www.911tacmed.com Hemothorax occurs when blood accumulates in the pleural space, the area between the lungs and chest wall. Thos is generally caused by blunt force trauma, over pressure, or puncture that causes vascular damage. Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the bleeding, but may include:
Other Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and fatigue www.911tacmed.com Treatment for HemothoraxHemothorax, a condition where blood accumulates in the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall, requires prompt medical attention. Treatment aims to stop bleeding, remove accumulated blood, and restore lung function.
Initial Management: Stabilize vital signs, Administer oxygen and monitor oxygen saturation, Perform chest X-ray or ultrasound to confirm diagnosis, and Control bleeding with chest tube placement. Blood Removal:
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It's important to note that the specific treatment plan for hemothorax will vary depending on the severity of the condition, the underlying cause, and the patient's overall health. Consult with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations. www.911tacmed.com Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug that can be used to reduce bleeding and the risk of death in trauma patients:
Find this and more in the training provided by www.911tacmed.com on the training calendar. Just scroll down for the list of courses and dates. When evaluating a burn patient in the ER, common laboratory tests include a
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Review the 2024 TCCC Guidelines. Look for TCCC Courses at www.911tacmed.com #tccc Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. National Component Requirements Expiration dates through Sept. 30, 2025: Download the 2016 NCCP Model (PDF) Expiration dates on or after March 31, 2026: Download the 2025 NCCP Model (PDF) This is for everyone who is an EMR, EMT, A-EMT, and NRP to see where your hours count and the minimum required hours to recertify. For Scheduled Training please to go www.911tacmed.com and scroll down to mid page. Also, you can find level-specific information on the recertification pages for: EMR: https://nremt.org/EMR/Recertification EMT: https://nremt.org/EMT/Recertification AEMT: https://nremt.org/AEMT/Recertification Paramedic: https://nremt.org/Paramedic/Recertification Global Pandemics: Gain-of-Function Research of Concern by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).24/11/2022 Tactical Combat Casuatly Care (TCCC) 2 Day Course with Ballistic Wound Packing Lab, Lung & Airway Labs Sat, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 27, 2022 8:00am-5:00pm 11641 I-35W N, Grandview, TX 76050-3522, United States Tactical Combat Casualty Care BRING YOUR TACTICAL KIT & (Weapon not required / optional) AND BE READY TO LEARN AND GET DIRTY! If you have NVGs bring them for optional night training. We have Plate Carriers and Armor if you do not have your own. TCCC with ballistic wound packing lab, lung and airway lab The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course introduces evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield. NAEMT conducts TCCC courses under the auspices of its PHTLS program, the recognized world leader in prehospital trauma education. NAEMT’s TCCC courses use the PHTLS Military textbook and are fully compliant with the Department of Defense’s Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) guidelines. It is the only TCCC course endorsed by the American College of Surgeons. The TCCC-MP (TCCC for Medical Personnel) course is designed for combat EMS/military personnel, including medics, corpsmen, and pararescue personnel deploying in support of combat operations. NAEMT’s TCCC course is accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) and recognized by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). Almost 90% of American service men and women who die from combat wounds do so before they arrive at a medical treatment facility. This figure highlights the importance of the trauma care provided on the battlefield by combat medics, corpsmen, PJs, and even the casualties themselves and their fellow combatants. With respect to the actual care provided by combat medics on the battlefield, however, J. S Maughon noted in his paper in Military Medicine in 1970 that little had changed in the preceding 100 years. In the interval between the publication of Maughon's paper and the United States’ invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, there was also little progress made. The war years, though, have seen many lifesaving advances in battlefield trauma care pioneered by the Joint Trauma System and the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. These advances have dramatically increased casualty survival. This is especially true when all members of combat units – not just medics - are trained in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC.) Cost: $400 You must notify us to pay and reserve a training seat. Call if you have anyquestions or to submit payment: 270-871-2953 Where: 11641 I-35W N, Grandview, TX 76050-3522, United States Credit: 16 hours TCOLE Credit 16 hours Medical CEUs • Host Hotel: Comfort Suites Hotel (817) 293-7900 400 Village Park Dr., Alvarado, TX 76009 Rate Code: RANGE 35 Rate: $59.00 King - $69.00 double queen Course info can be found on the www.911tacmed.com homepage #tccc #deplymentmedicine #911tacmed #combatmedic #68W #pj #corpsman #military #ems #leo #fire #police 26 FEB IBSC TACTICAL PARAMEDIC (TP-C) & TACTICAL RESPONDER (TR-C) REFRESHER COUSRSE Sat, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 5, 2022 11641 S. Interstate 35W, Grandview, TX 76050 TP-C & TR-C Refresher Course 26 FEB Tactical Combat Casuatly Care (TCCC) 2 Day Course with Ballistic Wound Packing Lab, Lung & Airway Labs Sat, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 27, 2022 8:00am-5:00pm 11641 I-35W N, Grandview, TX 76050-3522, United States Tactical Combat Casualty Care 26 FEB TEMS / Basic SWAT Tactical Medic Course Sat, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 4, 2022 8:00am-5:00pm 11641 S. Interstate 35W, Grandview, TX 76050 Basic SWAT Medic Course 28 FEB Basic SWAT Course by Special Operations Systems Mon, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 4, 2022 10:00am-10:00am 11641 I-35W Frontage Rd, Grandview, TX 76050 [email protected] 7 MAY TEMS Advanced SWAT Medic (MUST HAVE COMPLETED BASIC TEMS OR EQUIV) Sat, May 7 - Wed, May 11, 2022 All day 11641 S. Interstate 35W, Grandview, TX 76050 Advaned SWAT Medic for the Tactical Operators If you Agency or Department needs any K-9, Medical or Tactical Training for TCOLE, Medical CEs, or Proficiency Training do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] , [email protected] or call 270-871-2953. Find more training on the homepage of www.911tacmed.com #training #Medical #tactical #SWATMedic #Tactical Paramedic #TCCC #TCOLE #911tacmed CategoriesFREE TCCC Card DD-1380 $0.00Get your free download for TCCC Cards / DD-1380. This stuff is free so please take it and download it here, print it off and laminate of if you need to, punch a hole in it and put a rubber band on it. After words put that sucker in your IFAK and your teams IFAKs. Then go get a sharpie (small one) and you are set. he DD Form 1380, TCCC Card is the standardized method for documentation of casualty care in the prehospital environment for battle and non-battle injuries. The DD Form 1380 promotes Department of Defense goals of capturing documentation of pre-hospital medical interventions at the point-of-injury. First responders, to include clinical providers, will document treatment using the current TCCC guidelines. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This content was designed for use in the Tactical Combat Casualty Care for All Service Members Course (TCCC ASM), and is intended for nonmedical personnel. The Joint Trauma System (JTS) establishes the standard of care for prehospital battlefield medicine for the Department of Defense. The JTS is part of the Defense Health Agency providing clinical practice guidelines and performance improvement for all levels of military trauma care. The JTS is supported by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) which is composed of representatives from across the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines develops clinical practice guidelines for the delivery of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) on the battlefield. 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Get your free download for TCCC Cards / DD-1380. This stuff is free so please take it and download it here, print it off and laminate of if you need to, punch a hole in it and put a rubber band on it. After words put that sucker in your IFAK and your teams IFAKs. Then go get a sharpie (small one) and you are set. #TCCC #Documentation #CoTCCC #TacticalMedicine #Emergency #tacticalParamedic, #DD1380 #TECC #Tacmed #Fire #EMS #EMT Here at 911 Tactical Medicine, we do a lot of training and teaching others about some serious real-world situations. A lot of the time some of the minor things get over looked, even though they are just as important. We want to start publishing articles on some of the more common things around us. Anything from allergies to a sprained ankle, we want to cover all areas of education to help you.
Injuries and Back Pain Injuries can cause back torment, including injuries to the upper appendages, shoulders, neck, spine, and so forth Injuries can happen likewise cause back torment if the rotator sleeves are upset. The rotator sleeves contain acromion, ligaments, for example, the rotator sleeves, which rest at the upper bones at the arm, and associate with rotator sleeve muscles. The muscles are at the highest point of the upper arm bones, and beneath the shoulder joints. Rotator sleeves are bunches of more modest muscles, ligaments, and so on, and join to different pieces of the body. On the off chance that the ligaments are torn or potentially burst it can cause back torment. The injuries as a rule happen when unexpected effects or powers focus on the district. Applying the muscles can likewise cause injury. On the off chance that the ligaments are harmed, it causes aggravation and expansion, which makes a large amount of pain. Such issues are treated with rest, ice packs, pressure, and elevation. Shoulder injuries are seen when the arm is tossed out of attachment. The injuries happen from falls, overexerting muscles, and so forth. The specialist considers such injuries carefully since breaks might emerge, which begin inside the humerus. In certain occurrences, medical procedure is mandatory to address the issue. Additional injuries incorporate circular segment pain, shoulder freeze, tendonitis, subacromial bursa, acromio-clavicular, etc. The Bursa is a sac loaded up with liquids that fill in as cushioning to diminish friction. The reason for the bursa is to make development simple and to deflect scouring of the joints. The bursa can cause issues when the shoulders are out of nowhere thrown over the head. Treatment for subacromial bursa conditions, incorporate steroid regimens, exercise-based recuperation, prescriptions, and so forth, particularly when aggravations set in. The condition can cause back pain since the bursa is an aide to the joints, ligaments, bones, and synovium. Bursa works by making light of the dangers of joint harm. On the off chance that bursa kindles it packs the nerves or ligaments. What occurs after is a disappointment, particularly once the joints rub. The delicate pockets amid the bones that cover and ensure different bones can cause genuine back torment since aggravation has set in from bursa problems. The strain caused by aggravation hits the muscles, overexerting these muscles, which the tangible nerves are dialed back and development is restricted. Stance is the posture we get from bearing muscles and joints. If an individual slouches, regularly it can cause back pain, since the muscles and joints are not moving, as they ought to. Active recuperation and medications are frequently utilized to address the issue. Sitting at long spans can likewise cause back issues, particularly if the lower back isn't upheld. Indeed, sitting erroneously can twist the spine at the lower back and cause genuine agony. Back torment in this nature might show up from sport exercises also, for example, truly difficult work, continued curving, etc. Slouches can address back issues by figuring out how to sit and remain in legitimate positions. The back when harmed from slumping influences the lumbar. Furthermore, the slouchier should learn the right methods of lifting. Back pain can show up from the slipped circle, sciatica, Sacro-iliac, and so forth Slip circles are a Herniated core pulposa (HNP) jumble. Slip circles are bursting of the "intervertebral plate." The intervertebral circle sits amid the Spinal Columns and is close to the spine. Profoundly, lastly at the disk. At the point when the nerve roots are compelled, the disk can slip, causing herniated core pulposa. Sciatica is a kind of slipped disk, since the aggravation sends sharp, electrical shock-like agony down the waterway of the spine, sending an upsetting hurt that begins in the back. The aggravation conveys onto the legs. The aggravation is now and again discontinuous, yet on different occasions, it can prompt ongoing torment condition. Surgeries are frequently needed to address the issue. Published by, Michael Taylor Head of 911TacMed - Networking - Marketing - Social Media - Web Managemen US Army Ret. CEO TaylorLyfe Digital Marketing 911 TacMed Website: www.911tacmed.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/911TACMED LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/911-tactical-medicine YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHM_WFJAeVy2t40CsT11Pqw/featured Get your free download for TCCC Cards / DD-1380. This stuff is free so please take it and download it here, print it off and laminate of if you need to, punch a hole in it and put a rubber band on it. After words put that sucker in your IFAK and your teams IFAKs. Then go get a sharpie (small one) and you are set. Please Share With Anyone Who May Need Them.
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