TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 5-01-1 (continued)
(c) Keep person lying down with legs elevated 6 to 12
inches. Do NOT elevate legs if you suspect:
1 Head or spinal injuries.
2 An injured hip or leg.
(d) If vomiting, place person on side.
(e) Keep person warm; maintain warm body temperature.
(f) If the person has difficulty breathing, help into a
sitting or semi-sitting position.
(g) Do NOT give anything by mouth.
(h) Reassure the person.
(i) Seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
6. Characteristics and Proper Treatment of Skin Wounds
a. Types
(1) Incision: Margins are smooth with little damage to
surrounding skin. Caused by a sharp cutting instrument
such as a knife, razor, or broken glass.
(2) Laceration: Skin is torn rather than cut. Caused by blunt
force such as a tire iron or baseball bat.
(3) Puncture: Skin is pierced by a pointed object, such as a
bullet, nail, or knife.
(4) Abrasion: Skin is rubbed or scraped off.
(5) Avulsion: Skin is torn loose or left hanging as a flap.
Caused by an accident involving machinery such as lawn
mowers and power tools.
b. Treatment--If the wound is fresh:
(1) Stop the flow of blood.
(2) Treat for shock.
(3) Reduce the risk of infection by using clean or sterile
dressings.
7. Characteristics and Proper Treatment of Injuries to the Bone and
Muscles
a. Fractures
(1) Two major types
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