LESSON 3
OPENING AND MANAGING A CASUALTY'S AIRWAY
TASK
Open and manage the airway of a simulated casualty.
CONDITIONS
Given a simulated casualty and a combat lifesaver medical equipment set.
STANDARDS
Score a GO on the performance checklist.
Additional injuries to the casualty are prevented.
REFERENCES
STP 21-1-SMCT, Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks: Skill Level 1.
FM 4-25.11, First Aid.
3-1.
MOVING TO SAFETY
If a casualty is not breathing, you must take measures to restore respiration
(breathing) as soon as possible. You must be in a situation in which you and the
casualty are not under hostile fire before treating breathing problems. If you are under
enemy fire, quickly move yourself and the casualty to a location where you can safely
administer measures to restore breathing. (See Lessons 1 and 2.)
3-2.
CHECKING THE CASUALTY FOR RESPONSIVENESS
If the casualty appears to be unconscious, check the casualty for
responsiveness. Ask in a loud, but calm, voice: "Are you okay?" Also, gently shake or
tap the casualty on the shoulder. If the casualty does not respond, you will need to
position the casualty and open his airway.
3-3.
POSITIONING THE CASUALTY
If the casualty is not on his back, turn him onto his back using the following
procedure.
a. Kneel beside the casualty.
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