
By United States Army
FM 21-76-1
MCRP 3-02H
NWP 3-50.3
AFTTP(I) 3-2.26
JUNE 1999
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CAUTION: The following directions apply ONLY in survival situations where rescue is UNLIKELY and NO medical aid is available. (g) If rescue or medical aid is not available for over 2 hours, an attempt to SLOWLY loosen the tourniquet may be made 20 minutes after application. Before loosening— •Ensure pressure dressing is in place. •Ensure bleeding has stopped •Loosen tourniquet SLOWLY to restore circulation. •Leave loosened tourniquet in position in case bleeding resumes. V-5 1. Wrap a wide band around the injured limb.
SQUARE KNOT 2. Pass a stick, bayonet or scabbard through the tourniquet knot. 3. Tighten tourniquet by turning stick just enough to stop arterial bleeding. 4. Bind free end of the stick to keep tourniquet from unwinding. Figure V-4. Application of a Tourniquet V-6 c. Treat shock. (Shock is difficult to identify or treat under field conditions. ) (1) Identify by one or more of the following: (a) Pale, cool, and sweaty skin. (b) Fast breathing and a weak, fast pulse. (c) Anxiety or mental confusion.
Papain. (1) Medical uses. Digestive aid, meat tenderizer, and a food source. (2) Source. Fruit of the papaya tree (Figure V-7). (3) Preparation. (a) Make cuts in unripe fruit. (b) Gather milky white sap for its papain content. (c) Avoid getting sap in eyes or wounds. (4) Treatments. (a) Use sap to tenderize tough meat. (b) Eat ripe fruit for food, vitamins, and minerals. V-16 e. Common Cattail. (1) Medical uses. Wounds, sores, boils, inflammations, burns, and an excellent food source. (2) Source.