How should the provider attempt to minimize harm to a casualty during Care Under Fire?

The focus during Care Under Fire is to provide the best possible care to a casualty while minimizing additional risk. Preventing further wounds becomes crucial because the environment is often hostile, and any actions taken in such a setting should prioritize not exposing the casualty to unnecessary danger.

By actively working to prevent additional injuries, the provider can help ensure that the casualty remains stable while awaiting further medical assistance. This might involve moving the casualty to a safer location only when feasible or ensuring that any combat operations do not inadvertently harm them further.

Engaging the casualty in combat or providing immediate airway management may distract from the need to safely manage the situation. Waiting for medical evacuation does not address the immediate concern for the casualty's safety in the current environment either. Therefore, focusing on preventing additional wounds is the most effective way to minimize harm in these critical first moments of care.