Which phase of care includes airway management?

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

Answer: (B)

Airway management is addressed during the Tactical Field Care phase. Once the threat is controlled and it’s safe to work, providers can perform targeted medical interventions, including securing and maintaining the airway, suction, and ventilation as needed. In Care Under Fire, the emphasis is on immediate life-saving actions to stop threats and control bleeding, with advanced airway care not routinely performed due to risk and time constraints. Evacuation focuses on moving the patient to higher care, with airway support potentially continuing during transport but not the phase where airway procedures are the primary focus. Prehospital is a broad term for care before reaching a hospital and doesn’t specify the phase where airway management is routinely done.