Canine Tactical Casualty Care is in principle the same as for humans.
The goals are simple. Complete the mission, prevent additional casualties & aid the downed K9 buddy.
Get ready for another action-packed series, this time on the principles of the K9 combat medic essentials.
EPISODE 1: CARE-UNDER-FIRE PHASE
Watch as our SF Combat Medic digs deep into the challenge of handling situations where a K9 has been injured and you are still under effective hostile fire.
His advice: establish fire superiority, then get the K9 to safety.
K9 Tactical Casualty Care is by principle the same as for humans, the goals are:
complete the mission, prevent additional casualties, treat the casualty.
This episode will take you through the Care Under Fire phase. At this point, we need to remain calm, weight the risk/benefit of this action, think about the mission, risk of human life and survivability of the dog.
This episode will take you through the Care Under Fire phase. At this point, we need to remain calm, weight the risk/benefit of this action, think about the mission, risk of human life and survivability of the dog.
EPISODE 2: TACTICAL FIELD CARE Learn how to apply the principles of the modified M.A.R.C.H. algorithm to your furry friend and explore the steps for optimizing the aid you offer him.
We are no longer being engaged with the enemy
Have secured the area and posses the time/resources to take care of our downed K9. We jump right into our modified M.A.R.C.H. algorithm.
EPISODE 3: GASTRIC TORSION
Your dog’s symptoms point to gastric torsion. Unless there’s a nearby clinic you’ll need to perform a gastric decompression.
Learn more about the procedure in this week’s episode.
Our "Rufi" ate a big lunch and drank like a madman.
After a walk and playing fetch, we notice that something is off about him and suspect Gastric Torsion.
This video familiarizes you with the steps to perform a quick Gastric Decompression.
This video familiarizes you with the steps to perform a quick Gastric Decompression.
EPISODE 4: TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX How do you treat a K9 after a severe blow to his chest? If tension pneumothorax symptoms are present, you’ll proceed with an NCD.
Your buddy has suffered a shot in the box, or maybe he's been hit with a club and is now having trouble breathing.
We suspect a Tension Pneumothorax and have to act quickly by performing a needle chest decompression.
EPISODE 5: K9 IFAK Know what goes into a K9 IFAK. Our SF Combat Medic expert breaks it all down for you and recommends what to include in yours.
What's in the dog's individual first aid kit?
Watch a short walk-through of the basic trauma setup and stay prepared for your next op.
