Combat Lifesaver Course: Medical Tasks

At a glance..

The combat lifesaver is a non-medical soldier who provides lifesaving measures as a secondary mission as his primary (combat) mission allows. Each lesson in this course presents information needed to successfully perform the medical tasks which a combat lifesaver must know.

The details..

'Combat Lifesaver Course: Medical Tasks' is an essential resource for any soldier who wants to be prepared in providing advanced medical care during combat situations. This subcourse covers those lifesaving tasks which are beyond basic first aid training, including evaluating casualties, taking pulse and respiration rates, treating various injuries such as fractures or chemical agent exposure, initiating intravenous infusions, inserting oropharyngeal airways and transporting casualties using military vehicles.

This course provides detailed instructions on what actions should be taken when dealing with different types of injuries that may occur during combat operations. The book also includes step-by-step procedures on administering medication and other treatments that can help stabilize patients before they receive further treatment at a medical facility.

In addition to its practical applications in real-life scenarios, this subcourse also serves as an excellent reference material for anyone interested in learning more about emergency medicine techniques used by military personnel. It reflects current thought from the Academy of Health Sciences and conforms closely with printed Department of Army doctrine while remaining subject to change due to development progress.

Overall, Combat Lifesaver Course: Medical Tasks' is a must-read manual for all soldiers who want to ensure their readiness in providing immediate life-saving measures under challenging circumstances where every second counts.