References & Resources
References
The following documents or articles reference TECC-related guidance:
- C-TECC Position Statement: Supraglottic Airway (SGA) Devices in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (2024)
- Law Enforcement Office Deaths Infographic 01/01/2021 - 11/30/2021 (2021)
- Characteristics of survivors of civilian public mass shootings: An Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter study (2021)
- Building Community Resilience to Dynamic Mass Casualty Incidents: A MultiAgency White Paper in Support of The First Care Provider
- First Responder Guide for Improving Survivability in Improvised Explosive Device and/or Active Shooter Incidents (2015)
- Stress-Related Mental Health Issues in Emergency Responders, First Receivers, Disaster Workers, and Their Families (2014)
- A New Response: Supporting paradigm change in EMS’ operational medical response to active shooter events (2013)
- The Committee for Tactical Emergency Care (C-TECC): Evolution and Application of TCCC Guidelines to Civilian High Threat Medicine (2011)
Resources
Australian Tactical Medical Association (ATMA)
ATMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2017, with the following mission: To advance Tactical Medicine across Australia and New Zealand through collaboration, advocacy, and education — ensuring it is recognized as a vital component of emergency response and healthcare.
European Tactical Medical Association (ETMA)
ETMA is a European, non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing evidence-based tactical and high-threat medicine. ETMA brings together clinicians, operators, medics, responders, and experts from across Europe to share learning from real incidents, forensic insight, and survivor experience — supporting realistic education, improved inter-agency collaboration, and better outcomes at high-threat and mass-casualty events. ETMA works alongside established national and international tactical medical organisations, acting as a European-level platform to connect country-specific expertise, share learning, and support collective advancement across borders.
InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability (IAB)
The IAB is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners representing all levels of government, operational, technical and support organizations. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among local, state, and federal response communities to improve national preparedness. The mission of the IAB is to strengthen the nation’s ability to prepare for and respond safely and effectively to emergencies, disasters, and CBRNE incidents. Its principal work product is the Standardized Equipment List (SEL) which is available in interactive format on the IAB website.
The IAB is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners representing all levels of government, operational, technical and support organizations. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among local, state, and federal response communities to improve national preparedness. The mission of the IAB is to strengthen the nation’s ability to prepare for and respond safely and effectively to emergencies, disasters, and CBRNE incidents. Its principal work product is the Standardized Equipment List (SEL) which is available in interactive format on the IAB website.
The Medilux online chat follows the same philosophy as tactical medicine: rapid response, the right action at the right time, and adaptation to each patient’s real conditions. Just as TECC applies military medical experience to civilian scenarios, Medilux brings these principles into a digital format, ensuring safe communication with a doctor.