TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 5-01-1 (continued)
h. Do NOT touch open wounds or burns with fingers or objects, unless
necessary; e.g., to stop severe bleeding.
i. Do NOT give an unconscious person anything by mouth to prevent
choking or aspiration.
j. Use extreme care and caution when treating a suspected fracture.
(1) Immobilize broken or suspected broken bones before moving
the victim.
(2) Do NOT attempt to set fractures (broken bones); this may
cause further injury.
k. Transport the victim with feet first down ladders and head first
up ladders. The person at the head observes the victim’s
breathing. Victim’s can be transported on the following
stretchers:
(1) Stokes stretcher--Used to transfer victims from boats or
ships.
(2) Miller board--Used to vertically move victims.
(3) Spine board used to immobilize victims with possible spinal
injury.
(4) Army litter–-Used for transporting battle casualties.
l. Keep the victim comfortably warm to alleviate or reduce shock.
5. Procedures for Performing the Three Primary Tasks of First Aid
a. Three tasks
(1) Maintain breathing
(2) Stop bleeding
(3) Prevent or reduce shock
b. Maintain breathing (for choking victim)
(1) Conscious victim
(a) Symptoms
1 Person will clutch their throat. This is the
universal distress signal.
2 With total airway obstruction, the victim cannot
speak, cough, or breathe.
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