A Basic Guide To Military First Aid

At a glance..

This very thorough 263 page manual was issued by the Army to cover every possible contingency and is the most complete manual on emergency first aid you will ever find anywhere.

The details..

FM 21-11 is an essential resource for any soldier looking to learn basic first aid skills. The book provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to evaluate casualties, open airways, stop bleeding, treat shock and much more. Whether you're in combat or not, this book can help you save lives.

The first chapter of FM 21-11 focuses on fundamental criteria for providing effective first aid. This includes understanding vital body functions such as respiration and blood circulation, as well as assessing casualties properly before administering medical assistance.

Chapter two delves into basic measures that can be taken during a crisis situation when professional medical care may not be immediately available. These include opening airways and restoring breathing through rescue breathing methods like mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose resuscitation; stopping bleeding with pressure dressings or tourniquets; checking and treating shock symptoms; applying proper bandages to upper and lower extremities;

Finally Chapter three deals with special wounds including head injuries (and their general treatment), face & neck injuries (with specific procedure guidelines) chest & abdominal wounds along with burn injuries (their causes/effects/treatment). Additionally it also covers application of proper bandages across different parts of the body.