U.S. Army Survival, Evasion, and Recovery by Department Of The Army

Author:Department Of The Army [Army, Department Of The]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (Perseus)
Published: 2008-04-15T00:00:00+00:00

(1) Nonpoisonous. Clean and bandage wound.

(2) Poisonous.

(a) Remove constricting items.

(b) Minimize activity.

(c) DO NOT cut the bite site; DO NOT use your mouth to create suction.

(d) Clean bite with soap and water; cover with a dressing.

(e) Overwrap the bite site with a tight (elastic) bandage (Figure V-6). The intent is to slow capillary and venous blood flow but not arterial flow. Check for pulse below the overwrap.

(f) Splint bitten extremity to prevent motion.

(g) Treat for shock (page V-7, paragraph lc).

(h) Position extremity below level of heart.

(i) Construct shelter if necessary (let the victim rest).

(j) For conscious victims, force fluids.

g. Marine life.

(1) Stings.

(a) Flush wound with salt water (fresh water stimulates toxin release).

(b) Remove jewelry and watches.

(c) Remove tentacles and gently scrape or shave skin.

(d) Apply a steroid cream (if available).

(e) DO NOT rub area with sand.

(f) Treat for shock; artificial respiration may be required (page V-1, paragraph la).

(g) DO NOT use urine to flush or treat wounds.

(2) Punctures.

(a) Immerse affected part in hot water or apply hot compresses for 30-60 minutes (as hot as victim can tolerate).

(b) Cover with clean dressing.

(c) Treat for shock as needed.

h. Skin irritants (includes poison oak and poison ivy).

(1) Wash with large amounts of water. Use soap (if available).

(2) Keep covered to prevent scratching.

i. Infection.

(1) Keep wound clean.

(2) Use iodine tablet solution or diluted betadine to prevent or treat infection.

(3) Change bandages as needed.

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