When should a tourniquet applied "high and tight" in Care Under Fire (CUF) be reassessed?

Reassessing a tourniquet applied "high and tight" during Tactical Field Care (TFC) is crucial because while Care Under Fire (CUF) prioritizes immediate and life-saving interventions in a dangerous scenario, TFC allows for a safer environment to evaluate the effectiveness of the tourniquet. In TFC, medics can conduct a thorough assessment of the casualty's condition, including checking for effective hemorrhage control, evaluating the limb’s condition, and considering further treatment options.

The reassessment in this phase is particularly important since there may have been changes in the casualty's status or environment, which were not possible to address during the urgent and potentially perilous circumstances of CUF. Ensuring that the tourniquet remains effective, especially if there were complications or changes in the casualty’s blood flow, is essential for ongoing care and proper management of traumatic injury.