FIRST AID

FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I)
(1) Grasp the tails in both hands.
(2) Hold the dressing with the white side down directly over
the wound. DO NOT touch the white (sterile) side of the dressing or allow
anything except the wound to come in contact with it.
(3) Pull the dressing open and place it directly over the wound
(Figure 3-10). If the casualty is able, he may hold the dressing in place.
Figure 3-10. Dressing placed directly over the wound.
(4) Hold the dressing in place with one hand and use the
other hand to wrap one of the tails around the body.
(5) Wrap the other tail in the opposite direction until the
dressing is completely covered. Leave enough of the tail for a knot.
(6) Loosely tie the tails with a square knot at the casualty’s
side (Figure 3-11).
Figure 3-11. Dressing applied and tails tied with a square knot.
WARNING
When the dressing is applied, DO NOT put pressure on
the wound or exposed internal parts, because pressure
could cause further injury (vomiting, ruptured
intestines, and so forth). Therefore, tie the dressing
ties (tails) loosely at casualty’s side, not directly over
the dressing.
3-11