Department of the Army Field Manual FM 21-11: First Aid for Soldiers, Change No. 2
Washington, DC: Department of the Army, 1957. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Wraps. The format is approximately 4.25 inches by 6.75 inches. Change No. 2 ONLY. 18, [2] pages. Wraps. Illustrations. Some soiling and discoloration to covers. Stamp on back page. This is a change to FM 21011 of 8 March 1954. Topics covered include the three lifesaver steps in first aid, head wounds--do not give morphine, severe burns--prevent infection and shock, Fractures--Prevent Shock and Further Injury, Use of Morpnine, Protective Equipment, War Gases, Oxidixers, Foreign Body in the Ear, Nose, or Throat, effects of hear, effects of cold, Artificial respiration, and Transportation of sick and wounded. The purpose of this manual is to teach the soldier what he can do for himself or a fellow soldier if injury or sickness occurs when no medical officer or Medical Department soldier is nearby. Information is also given concerning the use of certain supplies which are for the purpose of helping to keep well. This field manual addresses wounds, fractures/dislocations/ sprains, common emergencies and health measures, effects of severe cold and heat, measures for use in the jungle/tropics and in aircraft and tank injuries, transportation of sick and injured, war gases, and description and uses of first-aid kits and packets. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Military Medicine, Field Manuals, Chemical Warfare, Gas Warfare, First Aid, Psychology, Chemical Injuries, Bleeding, Wounds
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