Ranger Medic Handbook

Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. The execution of the Ranger mission profile in the Global War on Terrorism and our legacy tasks undoubtedly will increase the number of lethal wounds. Ranger leaders can significantly reduce the number of Rangers who die of wounds sustained in combat by simply targeting optimal medical capability in close proximity to the point of wounding. Directing casualty response management and evacuation is a Ranger leader task; ensuring technical medical competence is a Ranger Medic task. A solid foundation has been built for Ranger leaders and medics to be successful in managing casualties in a combat environment. The true success of the Ranger Medical Team will be defined by its ability to complete the mission and greatly reduce preventable combat death. Rangers value honor and reputation more than their lives, and as such will attempt to lay down their own lives in defense of their comrades. The Ranger Medic will do no less.

Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. The execution of the Ranger mission profile in the Global War on Terrorism and our legacy tasks undoubtedly will increase the number of lethal wounds. Ranger leaders can significantly reduce the number of Rangers who die of wounds sustained in combat by simply targeting optimal medical capability in close proximity to the point of wounding. Directing casualty response management and evacuation is a Ranger leader task; ensuring technical medical competence is a Ranger Medic task. A solid foundation has been built for Ranger leaders and medics to be successful in managing casualties in a combat environment. The true success of the Ranger Medical Team will be defined by its ability to complete the mission and greatly reduce preventable combat death. Rangers value honor and reputation more than their lives, and as such will attempt to lay down their own lives in defense of their comrades. The Ranger Medic will do no less.

75th Ranger Regiment Trauma Management Team (Tactical) Ranger Medic Handbook Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. The execution of the Ranger mission profile in the Global War on Terrorism and our legacy tasks undoubtedly will increase the number of lethal wounds. Ranger leaders can significantly reduce the number of Rangers who die of wounds sustained in combat by simply targeting optimal medical capability in close proximity to the point of wounding. Survivability of the traumatized Ranger who sustains a wound in combat is in the hands of the first responding Ranger who puts a pressure dressing or tourniquet and controls the bleeding of his fallen comrade. Directing casualty response management and evacuation is a Ranger leader task; ensuring technical medical competence is a Ranger Medic task. A solid foundation has been built for Ranger leaders and medics to be successful in managing casualties in a combat environment. An integrated team response from non-medical personnel and medical providers must be in place to care for the wounded Ranger. The Ranger First Responder, Squad EMT, Ranger Medic Advanced Tactical Practitioner, and Ranger leaders, in essence all Rangers must unite to provide medical care collectively, as a team, without sacrificing the flow and violence of the battle at hand. An integrated team approach to casualty response and care will directly translate to the reduction of the died of wounds rate of combat casualties and minimize the turbulence associated with these events in times of crisis. The true success of the Ranger Medical Team will be defined by its ability to complete the mission and greatly reduce preventable combat death. Rangers value honor and reputation more than their lives, and as such will attempt to lay down their own lives in defense of their comrades. The Ranger Medic will do no less. I will never leave a fallen comrade...

This handbook describes the techniques used by US Army Ranger Medics. This book is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to know how Ranger Medics function. Formatted to 7.5 x 9.25 handbook. Both Page size and the content were made larger to make it easier to read.. Not too big. Not too small. The Ranger Medic Handbook covers: Trauma Assessment Airway Management Hemorrhage Management Thoracic Trauma Management Hypovolemic Shock Management Head Injuries Seizures Spinal Cord Injuries Orthopedic Trauma Burns Hyperthermia Heat Injuries Routine Medical Problems Often Seen Equipment Lists and Much More. The Ranger Medic Code 1. I will always remember that these are the finest Infantry on this earth, and that as such they deserve the finest health care. 2. No Ranger or Ranger dependent who comes to me for health care will ever be turned away without their needs being addressed, even if their paperwork/administrative requirements are not in order. 3. I will never let slip my mind the fact that in chaos of battle, I am all that stands between that bleeding, wounded Ranger and the finality of death. I will perform my job with such skill that the grim reaper will walk away empty-handed. 4. I will always remember that I must not only treat wounded Rangers, I must also carry them sometimes. I will maintain the physical conditioning necessary to accomplish this. 5. I will always remember that uniforms, weapons and supplies can all be DX'd but that each Ranger only comes with one body. I will never jeopardize the safety and/or recovery of that body by performing medical tasks beyond my skill and training. 6. I will always be cognizant of the fact that people do not suddenly get well after 1700 hours and on weekends, and that as such, I will willingly provide or coordinate for health care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 7. I will never do anything stupid because "they" or "regulations" require it to be so. I will find a way to accomplish my mission and serve the Rangers of this Regiment. 8. I will always remember that everything I use is paid for by US citizens. I will remember those tax dollars are collected from the American people and given to the Rangers because those people believe that in exchange for that money they will be kept safe from the tyrants of the world. 9. I will never forget that this is an Infantry unit supported by a medical team; not a medical team supported by a plethora of Infantry. 10. I will never forget that when the tyrants of the earth look towards the USA and plot mischief, they see a wall of cold steel backed up by determined men wearing Tan Berets; and then they plot their mischief somewhere else. The extent to which I support that wall is the extent to which I have a right to consume oxygen. BUY YOUR COPY TODAY!

Military surgeons must assume a leadership role in combat casualty care in circumstances that are far less than ideal. This handbook provides much of the information needed to tackle these issues and features state-of-the-art principles and practices of forward trauma surgery as used by military physicians in far flung locations around the globe. In this volume you’ll learn such integral skills as: Tactical field care Field dressing Applying pressure dressing Treating burns Treating inhalation injuries And more! Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Wound Treatment is the most trusted and up-to-date manual offered by the Department of Defense for military medical personnel in the field.

This illustrated manual includes the following chapters: Part 1: Operational Issues Operational Issues: Care Under Fire Operational Issues: Hospital Survey Operational Issues: General Medical Site Survey Checklist Operational Issues: Site Survey, Veterinary Annex Operational Issues: Pararescue Primary Medical Kit Packing List Operational Issues: USAF SOF Trauma Ruck Pack List Operational Issues: USAF SOF Trauma Vest Pack List Operational Issues: Suggested M5 Packing List Operational Issues: Naval Special Warfare Combat Trauma AMAL Operational Issues: Patient Considerations Operational Issues: 9 Line MEDEVAC Request Operational Issues: Helicopter Landing Sites Operational Issues: CASEVAC with Fixed Winged Aircraft Operational Issues: Air Evacuation Phone List Part 2: Clinical Process Clinical Process: Medical History and Physical Examination Part 3: General Symptoms Symptom: Acute Abdominal Pain Symptom: Anxiety Symptom: Back Pain, Low Symptom: Breast Problems: Mastitis Symptom: Breast Problems: Breast Abscess Incision and Drainage Procedure Symptom: Chest Pain Symptom: Constipation Symptom: Cough Symptom: Depression and Mania Symptom: Acute Diarrhea Symptom: Dizziness Symptoms: ENT Problems Symptoms: Eye Problems: Acute Vision Loss without Trauma Symptom: Eye Problems: Acute Red Eye Without Trauma Symptom: Eye Problems: Orbital or Periorbital Inflammation Symptom: Eye Problems: Eye Injury Symptom: Fatigue Symptom: Fever Symptom: GYN Problems: Female Pelvic Examination Symptom: GYN Problems: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Symptom: GYN Problems: Pelvic Pain, Acute Symptom: GYN Problems: Pelvic Pain, Chronic Symptom: GYN Problems: Vaginitis Symptom: GYN Problems: Bacterial Vaginosis Symptom: GYN Problems: Candida Vaginitis/Vulvitis Symptom: GYN Problems: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Symptom: GYN Problems: Bartholin’s Gland Cyst/Abscess Symptom: Headache Symptom: Jaundice Symptom: Joint Pain Symptom: Joint Pain: Shoulder Pain Symptom: Joint Pain: Hip Pain Symptom: Joint Pain: Knee Pain Symptom: Joint Pain: Ankle Pain Symptom: Male Genital Problems: Genital Inflammation Symptom: Male Genital Problems: Testis/Scrotal Mass Symptom: Male Genital Problems: Prostatitis Symptom: Male Genital Problems: Testis Torsion Symptom: Male Genital Problems: Epididymitis Symptom: Memory Loss Symptom: OB Problems: Pregnancy Symptom: OB Problems: Vaginal Delivery Symptom: OB Problems: Preterm Labor (PTL) Symptom: OB Problems: Relief of Shoulder Dystocia Symptom: OB Problems: Breech Delivery Symptom: OB Problems: Cesarean Section Symptom: OB Problems: Episiotomy and Repair Symptom: OB Problems: Preeclampsia/Eclampsia Symptom: Palpitations Symptom: Rash and Itching Rash with a Fever Symptom: Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) Symptom: Syncope (Fainting) Part 4: Organ Systems Chapter 1: Cardiac/Circulatory Cardiac: Chapter 2: Blood Chapter 3: Respiratory Chapter 4: Endocrine Endocrine: Adrenal Insufficiency Chapter 5: Neurologic Chapter 6: Skin Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal (GI) Chapter 8: Genitourinar Part 5: Specialty Areas Chapter 9 Podiatry Chapter 10: Dentistry Chapter 11: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Chapter 12: Zoonotic Diseases Chapter 13: Infectious Diseases (ID) Chapter 14: Preventive Medicine Chapter 15: Veterinary Medicine Chapter 16: Human Nutritional Deficiencies Chapter 17: Toxicology Chapter 18: Mental Health Chapter 19: Anesthesia Part 6: Operational Environments Chapter 20: Dive Medicine Chapter 21: Aerospace Medicine Chapter 22: High Altitude Illnesses Chapter 23: Cold Illnesses and Injuries Chapter 24: Heat-Related Illnesses Chapter 25: Chemical, Biological, and Radiation (CBR) Injuries Chapter 26: CBR: Biological Warfare Chapter 27: CBR: Radiation Injury Part 7: Trauma Chapter 28 Trauma Assessment Chapter 29: Human and Animal Bites Chapter 30: Shock Chapter 31: Burns, Blast, Lightning, & Electrical Injuries ... and more.