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 TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-212. 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 st iking victim sharply on back, by dislodging the obstruction with your
r
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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