Which phase of Tactical Combat Casualty Care focuses on care during evacuation?

• A. Care Under Fire
• B. Tactical Field Care
• C. Prehospital Evacuation Care
• D. Tactical Evacuation Care

Answer: (C)

The focus here is on the period when the patient is being moved from the point of injury toward higher medical care. Prehospital Evacuation Care is the phase that centers on delivering ongoing, life-sustaining interventions during transport, recognizing the unique challenges of the en-route setting. It involves continuing airway management and ventilation as feasible in the transport environment, controlling ongoing bleeding, supporting circulation, providing pain relief, and maintaining monitoring and stability while the casualty is en route to a higher level of care. It also includes planning and communication for the handoff to receiving medical teams and preparing for arrival. The goal is to preserve the patient’s condition during movement and ensure a smooth transition to definitive care, which is what makes this phase the best match for care during evacuation.