Military first aid notes.

different ranks in first aid

Very similar to regular first aid except that the environment is different and more intense Never try and perform first aid in a chemical environment. This is extremely dangerous and can result in further injury or death Places to check the pulse are Carotid muscle (Neck) Femoral (Groin) Radial (wrist) Posterior Tibial (Ankle)

Basic first aid scenarios are Lack of oxygen Bleeding Shock Infection

check for Bleeding, Airway and shock Evaluate the Casualty

If overcome to a Nerve Agent. Give him/her and it heir antidote auto injector. NEVER use your antidote on anyone else but you. Never move a casualty if it is suspected they have overcome to a neck or back injury Only move them if they are in an unsafe environment. If this is the case then it Life over limb.

When a lack of oxygen seems to be the cause of injury, use the head-tilt chin lift method after u check their mouth to find out if u can see the obstruction. If u see the obstruction gently use a hooking motion to remove it. don't push your

finger into the obstruction because it will cause further damage. If obstruction is not seen perform CPR. Use the head-tilt chin lift method and give the casualty 2 full breaths and watch if the casualties chest rises or not. Move your hand under the armpit and draw a straight line across the chest until u reach the middle. Then perform 30 compressions with interlocked fingers. In this situation You use the adult compressions because children methods don't apply to the soldiers ( won't work). Remember to call a member of the medical treatment facility to assist with transporting the casualty if needed. If the casualty is conscious and is doing the universal choking sign with is two hand placed on the neck. Then perform the abdominal thrust technique. This will help them cough up the obstruction. If casualty falls unconscious perform CPR. After CPR be sure to check there Carotid Muscle (Neck) for a pulse to see if the circulation system is disturbed at all. In a chemical environment evacuate the casualty immediately to perform CPR. Never take off mask to breath in the chemical environment.

When applying a "Field Dressing" bandage to a wound on a casualty, DO NOT touch the white sterile part of the dressing and do not let it touch anything else but the wound. Once a wound is open therefore it should be considered to be infected. How its infected is because microscopic organisms (germs) are living on the skin, dirt and air. So when a wound is open it is considered infected. Wrap a Field dressing around the wound and tie the tails using a square knot.

If injury continues to bleed, put extra padding on the dressing and direst manual pressure to stop the bleeding. Be sure that the injury is elevated higher than the heart to slow down the bleeding.

NOTE: That pressure points can slow down bleeding when pressure is applied to the artery. It can either shut off or slow down the blood that is coming from the heart and coming out the wound. Casualty should be monitored for any signs of changes such as breathing, skin colour, shock, and any pain.

 Tourniquets can be improvised and can help a casualty with an amputate limp to control bleeding, Tourniquets should not be loosened due to the release can cause severe bleeding and shock. If in complete amputation , cover the stump with a dressing and mark the casualties forehead with a "T" to show that a tourniquet has been applied. If necessary use their blood to mark the "T" if possible try and transport the amputated limb with the casualty. How to treat For shock and identify the symptoms Symptoms and SIgns of shock Clammy skin Weak and rapid pulse Paleness of skin Restless, Nervousness Thirst Loss of Blood Confusion

faster than Normal breathing Rate

Blotchy or Bluish skin ( especially around the lips and mouth) Nausea and or Vomiting

First Aid Measurements for Shock Position The Casualty ( DO NOT move him/her if they have a suspected fracture injury that have not been splinted yet ) Move the casualty to cover if available and if the situation permits Lay the Casualty on their back

If the casualty is in shock from a chest wound sit them in an upright position but monitor very closely for any changes. Elevate Casualties feet ( Do not elevate if casualty has a fracture involving The lower body) Loosen any binding clothing ( Do not remove or loosen any clothing in a chemical environment Prevent the casualty from chilling and or overheating

In cold weather Place casualty in a warm blanket to maintain body heat In Hot weather place casualty In The shade. Avoid any excessive use of blankets and or coverings throughout the First aid you should be trying to calm down the casualty. Seek medical Help

DO NOT give the casualty any food or water due to the risk of choking and shock increase.