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 TM 55-1905-219-14-2
2-209. LIFE BOATS (Cont).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF CONTENTS FOR INFLATABLE LIFE BOAT FIRST AID KIT (Cont)
NO.
SIZE
ITEM
PER
OF
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
PKG.
PKG.
Sterile Petrolatum
4
1
Petrolatum gauze bandage is applied in at
Gauze
least 2 layers over the burned surface and an area
extending 2" beyond it. The first dressing should be
allowed to remain in place, changing only the outer, dry
bandage as needed, for at least 10 days, unless signs of
infection develop after several days, in which case the
dressing should be removed and the burn treated as an
infected wound. Watch for blueness or coldness of the
skin beyond the dressing if they appear.
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
If any survivor is apparently drowned, carry out the following procedure, known as insufflation, rescue breathing, or
mouth to mouth resuscitation:
1. If air passage is blocked, clear at once by striking victim sharply on back, by dislodging the obstruction with your
fingers, or by drawing it out by suction.
2. Start insufflation Immediately - The first several seconds are vitally important. Do not delay resuscitation.
3. Place victim on his back with neck fully extended (head back). A coat or something placed beneath his shoulders
will help maintain this position.
4. Elevate victim's jaw by inserting your thumb between his teeth, grasping the lower jaw and lifting it forcefully upward
until the lower teeth are higher than the upper teeth.
5. Close victim's nose by pinching the nose between the finger and thumb.
6. Cover victim's mouth by placing your mouth completely over his with airtight contact.
7. Blow air into the victim's lungs until you see the chest rise (less forcefully for children); remove your mouth and let
him exhale. If chest does not rise, check the position of his head and jaw (steps 3 and 4); check for air passage
obstructions.
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