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EMR here and volunteer firefighter - looking for options for further training.

Hey Everyone, I am teaching a Wilderness First Aid course soon and I am in search of some knarly videos to show in the course. Can anyone help me out?

So far I have a Banff and Jasper helicopter rescue and an altitude sickness video. Its been hard finding stuff on YouTube so I figured I would come here to see if any of you knew of good videos?

Hi. Could anyone here, please provide a link or the questionnaire itself on knowledge of first Aid, preferably among health sciences students?

It's still a work-in-progress as I haven't gotten everything I need so far but I have most of it!

Here's the list:

• First-aid manual
• Sterile gauze pads (various sizes)
• Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids) ((various sizes))
• Adhesive tape (waterproof)
• Elastic bandages
• Aluminum finger splint(s)
• Antiseptic wipes/towelettes
• Antiseptic solution/disinfectant (hydrogen peroxide)
• Disposable non-latex gloves
• N95/surgical masks
• Instant cold packs
• Cotton balls & cotton tipped swabs (Q-tips)
• Eye pad(s)
• Sterile eyewash saline
• Syringe/medicine spoon
• Bulb suction device/turkey baster
• Thermometer
• Safety pins (assorted sizes)
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Needles
• Duct tape
• Soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
• Petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
• Calamine lotion
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Anti-diarrhea medication (Imodium)
• Anti-nausea medication
• Laxatives/stool softener
• Antacids
• Antihistamine (Benadryl)
• OTC pain relievers - acetaminophen (Tylenol) & Ibuprofen (Advil)
• Aspirin
• Nasal decongestant
• Orajel
• Cough drops
• Aloe vera gel
• Sun block
• Extra prescription medication

Any feedback is welcome and would be helpful!

Is this overkill?

One of the items I don't have yet is the first-aid manual - where's the best place to get a practical and thorough manual?

Also I'd love some discussion on efficient storage (this takes up way more space than I'd like!) if anyone has any advice on that front.

Afternoon, I am currently working on a research project at University with the aim to gather information on our chosen topic. I have chosen first aid as I have had first hand experience giving and received treatment. The aim of this questionnaire is to gather information from people who have had experiences with first aid in an aim to look at developing some new approaches to the way first aid training is taught. The questionnaire shouldn't take any longer than 2 or 3 minutes. Your help in filling this out is greatly appreciated.

First Aid Questionnaire

Hey I want to have a big first aid kit in my home in case anything happen but don’t know where to start can you help me ?

Ps: sorry for the grammar English isn’t my native language

Should we have Pseudoephedrine at home? Should we have a Asthmanefri? What would you have if you couldnt take your family member to the hospital immediately?

I've always been fascinated by first aid but working in medical was never my dream. I'm looking for reading materials/resources to teach myself the cornerstones of first aid.

I only wish I had the time/money to take the EMT courses at the local community college, but if I'm only trying to keep myself alive in a pinch while camping or hiking, a certificate won't do much good

I recently bought a 5 star reviewed tourniquet from Amazon. I was aware these are fake, and just wanted them for practice. When I used it for practice, I found out the many flaws it had. It would be unusable in an actual situation, however, they marketed it as a real tourniquet for use in actual situations. This inspired me to make this post.

https://www.narescue.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t

This is the US military issued tourniquet, and almost every EMS/Fire/Police/S&R etc agency uses these.

If you're not buying directly from NAR, be careful for fraudsters selling cheap chinese ones, while advertising them as the real deal.

NAR Tourniquets are trusted to work. Cheap Chinese ones aren't. Don't cheap out, don't put your life in the hands of chinese companies that make tourniquets for $5 on eBay.

(This post was made in the point of view of a Nevadan. Laws may and will differ between states, see post for more info.)

Check if your state/country has a Good Samaritan Law

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Samaritan_law

The simple answer is, a Good Samaritan Law gives you no liability if you make a mistake while giving first aid.

That means if you're giving CPR to someone and you break their ribs, you can't be charged with assault because you were:

• In an act of good faith, you gave assistance in an Emergency without pay.

There are many, many more things you can do wrong, but you can't be charged with anything because of this law.

• Pro tip: If the person is conscious, be sure to ask for consent. EG: "My name is Mike, i know first aid. May i assist you?" That way if they take you to court, they can't claim anything.

Google "<your country/state> Good Samaritan Law" for more info.

TL:DR: Don't be scared to help people! In most countries/states, you can't be charged with anything if you make a mistake during an emergency, as long as you're doing it without pay, and in an act of good faith.

Meningitis can kill in 24 hours.

Meningitis can spread via salvia. That means mouth to mouth CPR, drinking out of your friend's cup, kissing, etc. means Meningitis.

Symptoms: (courtesy of meningitisb.com)

• Stiff neck
• Sudden fever
• Head ache

Please, don't share cups and utensils or do CPR without a mask

Be sure to vaccinate yourself.

PS: And to all those anti-vaccers, just rub some essential oils or something on it.

You're making fries when suddenly oil jumps from the fan, and lands on your leg, your burn is painful and is blistering. What do you do?

(To identify burns, you can use a burn chart. https://imgur.com/9O8nNMD) First degree burns

First degree burns are the most minor of burns. Pretty much just some redness where you got burned.

To treat:

• Apply petroleum jelly or aloe vera to the area.
• Protect the area of the burn, don't pick at it.

Second-degree burns

Second-degree burns are major, They can be identified by the blistering they cause.

To treat:

• Pour cold, running water over the wound for 10-15 minutes.
• (Pro tip: You can use milk, cola and orange juice if you have no water.)
• Take pain medications.
• Apply antibiotic cream to the blisters.
• Cover the wound with loose gauze
• Go to the ER if needed.

Go to the ER if the burn covers the:

• face
• hands
• buttocks
• groin
• feet

This rule is for all burns, including 1st degree.

Third-degree burns:

Never attempt to treat a 3rd-degree burn.

• Call 911.
• Raise the injury above the heart.
• Remove any stuck clothing.
• Protect the victim from wind, rain, debris, etc..

Thank you for reading! If you have any questions, I'm always here

They can have very valuable information on it. EG: Blood type, Medical history, Any illnesses, etc.

One example is seizures.

A man is having a seizure. From my previous post, you remember sometimes you don't need to call 911. You check for a medical bracelet, and they have one. You find out they have a history of seizures, knowing this, you don't call 911. 3 minutes later, the man's seizure stops.

There can be more information, such as a history of heart attacks, you can use this information to pin point the issue.

These are just some examples of how great medical bracelets are.

Thank you for reading! Please comment if you'd like to see more pro tips.

Are you really going to use 100 anti-diarrheal pills withen 1 year?

Get travel sized drugs, you'll only get what you'll need, most travel-sized pills come in bottles of ~10.

• They run around 1-2$ in the USA.
• When they expire, you won't be throwing away 97 pills away.
• It reduces the weight of your med kit.
• You'll save money.

Sad Fact:

Over 610,000 people die of heart disease in the united states every year. That means 1 out of 4 deaths (25% of all deaths) are caused by heart disease.

Heart attacks are caused by clots in the heart.

The symptoms of a heart attack.

• Pain above the waist/hip
• Discomfort above the waist/hip
• Sweating
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Anxiety
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness

The First Aid

• Sit down the victim on a chair, Call 911.

(You want to reduce strain on the heart.)

• Give 4 low dose, chewable aspirin. (~325mg)

(Aspirin thins the blood so the blood can go around the clot.)

• Prepare to give CPR if pulse (heartbeat) or breathing stops.

What should i do if someone has a seizure?

• Do not restrain them.
• Put a blanket or clothing next to their head, but not under it. (This is to protect them from injury). Placing under their head may block the airway.
• Do i just let the seizure do it's thing now? (See when to call 911)
• Tip: Restraining them may cause injury to you or them.
• After the seizure, roll the victim to their side with their head tilted back.

But, but, i don't call an ambulance?

• Yes and no, Call 911 if they have no clear history of seizures, (Check for medical bracelets, cards, or necklace.) If you can't find anything, or are unsure about their history, call 911.

• If you do find a history of seizures, let the seizure run it's course. call 911 if they injure themselves, or if it lasts longer than 5 minutes.

(Source: Red cross, My first aid teacher)