first aid

A first aid class/briefing that teaches how to measure/monitor a casualty’s respiration. When you evaluate a casualty, you may need to take his pulse. Taking the casualty’s pulse is an important step in identifying hypovolemic shock and in determining if …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that teaches how to measure / monitor a casualty’s pulse. When you evaluate a casualty, you may need to take his pulse. Taking the casualty’s pulse is an important step in identifying hypovolemic shock and in …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that teaches how to initiate an intravenous infusion. Hypovolemic shock is a condition caused by a sudden decrease in the volume of fluid in the body’s blood circulatory system. This condition can be fatal. The combat …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that teaches how to preform CLS tasks and what equipment you need to have. You have already been tested on your ability to perform the buddy-aid tasks which every soldier is expected to know and perform. …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that teaches how to transport a casualty using 1 man carry. One-man manual carries are used to move a casualty when the time or materials needed to make a litter are not available and/or other personnel …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that teaches how to transport a casualty using 2 man carry or improvised litter. A soldier who is seriously injured will need to be evacuated to a medical treatment facility. Sometimes a vehicle can be used …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that teaches how to treat Nerve agent casualties. A soldier showing signs of mild nerve agent poisoning will normally be able to take care of himself. A soldier showing signs of moderate to severe nerve agent …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that how to treat and recognize heat injuries. Heat injuries can occur during both hot weather and temperate conditions when the normal temperature control mechanisms of the body are overwhelmed. This may occur when fluids are …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that shows how to treat burns. If a casualty is being burned, you must first eliminate the source of the burn in order to protect both the casualty and yourself. Once the immediate danger has been …Read More

A first aid class/briefing that cover how to immobilize a suspected spinal cord injury. The spinal column of the neck and back surrounds and protects the nerves of the spinal cord. If the spinal cord is cut, the muscles and …Read More

Class/briefing that covers first aid to Clear an Object Stuck in Throat. NOTE: This document is in MS PowerPoint

This class/briefing provides information on 5 tasks.  These tasks are: evaluate a casualty, put on a field or pressure dressing, apply dressing to an open head wound, splint a suspected fracture,  prevent or control shock. NOTE: This document is in …Read More