FIRST AID

FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I)
Figure 2-18. Opening casualty’s mouth (crossed-finger method).
2. Insert the index finger of the other hand
down along the inside of his cheek to the base of the tongue. Use a hooking
motion from the side of the mouth toward the center to dislodge the foreign
body (Figure 2-19).
Figure 2-19. Using finger to dislodge a foreign body.
WARNING
Take care not to force the object deeper into the airway
by pushing it with the finger.
Section II. STOP THE BLEEDING AND
PROTECT THE WOUND
2-13. General
The longer a service member bleeds from a major wound, the less likely he
will be able to survive his injuries. It is, therefore, important that the first aid
provider promptly stop the external bleeding.
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