FIRST AID

FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I)
NOTE
If the casualty is thinly built, inject the antidote into the buttocks
(Figure 7-18). Only inject the antidote into the upper outer
portion of the casualty’s buttocks. This avoids hitting the nerve
that crosses the buttocks (Figure 7-4). Hitting this nerve can
cause paralysis.
WARNING
DO NOT inject into areas close to the hip, knee, or
thighbone.
Figure 7-18. Buddy injecting casualty’s buttocks (ATNAA or CANA).
Figure 7-19. Three used ATNAAs and one CANA autoinjector
attached to clothing.
f. Combat Lifesaver.
(1) The combat lifesaver must check to verify if the
individual has received three sets of MARK I or ATNAAs. If not, the
combat lifesaver performs first aid as described for buddy aid above. If the
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