FIRST AID

FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I)
(2) Expose the wound. Remove the casualty’s helmet (if
necessary). In a nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) environment, the
first aid provider must leave the casualty as much protection (such as
protective mask, mission-oriented protective posture [MOPP] overgarments)
as possible. What items of protective equipment can be removed is dependent
upon the casualty’s injuries (where on the body and what type), the MOPP
level, integrity of protective equipment (such as tears in the garment or mask
seal), availability of chemical protective shelters, and the tactical situation.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to clean the wound or remove a
protruding object.
NOTE
Always use the casualty’s field dressing, not your own.
(3) Apply a dressing to a wound of the forehead or back of
head. To apply a dressing to a wound of the forehead or back of the head—
(a)
(b)
Remove the dressing from the wrapper.
Grasp the tails of the dressing in both hands.
(c) Hold the dressing (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.
(d)
(e)
able, he may assist.
Place it directly over the wound.
Hold it in place with one hand. If the casualty is
(f) Wrap the first tail horizontally around the head;
ensure the tail covers the dressing (Figure 3-16).
Figure 3-16. First tail of dressing wrapped horizontally around head.
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