Physiological Demands of Canadian Armed Forces Reserve Medics during Simulated Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Key Points

• To assess the physiological demands on Canadian Armed Forces reserve medics during tactical combat casualty care scenarios.
• Measured VO2 and heart rate during simulated TCCC training scenarios.
• Compared physiological demands against CAF physical employment standards.
• Analyzed the intensity of training and tasks performed.
• VO2 demands exceeded CAF physical employment standards.
• High relative physiological demand was observed in training scenarios.
• Recommendations for integrating fitness training into occupational courses.