FIRST AID FOR SOLDIERS FM 21-11, Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook, FIRST AID FM 4-25.11

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FIRST AID FOR SOLDIERS FM 21-11, Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook, FIRST AID FM 4-25.11Take a look at the sample for this book and for details about downloading 500 free US military manuals as a thank you for taking the time to look at our book.PREFACEThese manuals meets the first aid training needs of individual servicemembers. Because medical personnel will not always be readily available,the nonmedical service members must rely heavily on their own skills andknowledge of life-sustaining methods to survive on the integrated battlefield.This publication outlines both self-aid and aid to other service members(buddy aid). More importantly, it emphasizes prompt and effective action insustaining life and preventing or minimizing further suffering and disability.First aid is the emergency care given to the sick, injured, or wounded beforebeing treated by medical personnel. The term first aid can be defined as“urgent and immediate lifesaving and other measures, which can beperformed for casualties by nonmedical personnel when medical personnelare not immediately available.” Nonmedical service members have receivedbasic first aid training and should remain skilled in the correct procedures forgiving first aid. This manual is directed to all service members. Theprocedures discussed apply to all types of casualties and the measuresdescribed are for use by both male and female service members.Table of ContentsI.CHANGE PAGE #1 DATED 28 AUGUST 1989II. CHANGE PAGE #2 DATED 4 DECEMBER 1991III. PREFACEIV. CHAPTER 1. Fundamental Criteria for First AidSection I. EVALUATE CASUALTYA. 1-1. CASUALTY EVALUATION (081-831-1000)B. 1-2. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (081-831-1000)Section II. UNDERSTAND VITAL BODY FUNCTIONSA. 1-3. RESPIRATION AND BLOOD CIRCULATIONB. 1-4. ADVERSE CONDITIONSV.