what position should you immediately place a casualty in who has an abdominal wound
An open abdominal wound can be caused by the muscular abdominal wall being penetrated by a bullet, by a stab from a knife, by an object blown from an explosion, or by falling on a sharp object. 9-2. POSITION A CASUALTY WITH AN OPEN ABDOMINAL WOUND. Position the casualty on his back with his knees up (flexed). This position helps to prevent further exposure of the abdominal organs, lessen pain, and control shock.