Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Brief Soldier: Describe the symptoms of a casualty with a mild or severe
airway obstruction. Ask the Soldier what should be done, and score step 1
according to the answer. Tell the Soldier to do all of the first aid steps
required to clear an object from the casualty's throat. Tell the Soldier to
demonstrate where to stand, how to position his/her hands, and how to
position the casualty for the thrusts. The Soldier must tell you how the
thrusts should be done. Ensure that the Soldier understands that he/she
must not in fact do the thrusts. Do not evaluate steps 3 and 4 in the
simulated mode.
Performance Measures GO NO GO
1. Determined if the casualty needed help. —— ——
2. Performed abdominal or chest thrusts, as required. —— ——
a. Positioned hands for the thrusts.
b. Gave the thrusts well.
3. Continued abdominal or chest thrusts, as required. —— ——
4. If the obstruction was cleared, watched the casualty and —— ——
checked for other injuries, if necessary.
Evaluation Guidance: Refer to chapter 1, paragraph 1-9e, (1) and (2).
References
Required:
Related: FM 4-25.11 (FM 21-11)
081-831-1005
Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock
Conditions: You see a casualty who is breathing. There is no uncontrolled
bleeding. The casualty has one or more of the symptoms of shock. You
will need a field jacket and blanket or poncho.
Standards: Attempt to prevent a casualty from going into shock by
placing him the correct position, loosening binding clothes, calming and
reassuring the casualty, and providing shade from direct sunlight during
hot weather or covering to prevent body heat loss during cold weather. Do
not cause further injury to the casualty.
Performance Steps
1. Check the casualty for signs and symptoms of shock.
a. Sweaty but cool skin.
b. Pale skin.
c. Restlessness or nervousness.
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