This manual, Tactical Emergency Medical Support The Tactical Medical Handbook 3rd edition, is intended to serve as a foundation for the development and implementation of a Tactical Medical Emergency Support (TEMS) unit at the local level. It was initially created for the Marietta, Georgia Special Weapons and Tactics Team and the Tactical Emergency Medical Support unit established in 2005. As the TEMS unit evolved, this manual was developed in response to demand and interest, resulting in revisions for broader applicability.
The guidelines and philosophies outlined in this manual are the result of extensive research into the policies of various civilian departments, an examination of the existing training protocols for military medical and non-medical personnel, and an awareness of the limitations set by the Scope of Practice procedures in the State of Georgia, as well as the guidelines established by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The following policies and procedures must be tailored to adhere to the guidelines of the local Medical Director and comply with local Scope of Practice requirements.
The concept of Tactical Medical Emergency Protocols was formulated by the Curriculum and Examination Committee of the United States Special Operations Command Surgeon General’s Office for military applications and has since been adapted for civilian use. The Tactical Combat Casualty Care principles were introduced by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and have been further developed by the Committee on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care. The Ranger Medic Handbook (2007 edition) served as the foundation for creating the Triage recommendations, flow charts, and aid bag configurations, while the USAF PJ Handbook provided essential information on environmental injuries.
In addition to the Guidelines on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), the Adult and Pediatric Guidelines on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) are also included. Ideally, this manual will serve as a springboard for further discussion and development of TEMS units, providing a basic framework from which these units can establish their own policies and procedures.
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