FIRST AID

FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I)
Figure 3-14. Casualty removed from electrical source
(using nonconductive material).
WARNING
High voltage electrical burns may cause temporary
unconsciousness, difficulties in breathing, or difficulties
with the heart (heartbeat).
(3) Remove the chemical from the burned casualty. Remove
liquid chemicals by flushing with as much water as possible. Remove dry
chemicals by brushing off loose particles (DO NOT use the bare surface of
your hand because you could become a chemical burn casualty) and then flush
with large amounts of water, if available. If large amounts of water are not
available, then NO water should be applied because small amounts of water
applied to a dry chemical burn may cause a chemical reaction. When WP
strikes the skin, smother with a wet cloth or mud. Keep WP covered with a
wet material to exclude air; this should help prevent the particles from burning.
(4) Remove the laser burn casualty from the source. When
removing the casualty from the laser beam source, be careful not to enter the
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