Medical Skills

[frenchiectfd2203]

LmFAO!!!
well she isn't a nurse anymore but if
you wanna meet nurses hit the clubs and start drinking a lot lolz

He ain't kiddin'!!!!

 

[spencer rifle]

Great skill. And if you cant save the patient, you can field dress them, saving the coroner a step.

Well, since I am squeamish, it helped me get used to being in blood and warm guts up to my elbows. But I see your point. Or maybe "best barbecue I ever had."

 

[rhino]

Yeah, well, we all know it's a good thing I took the time to learn some first aid skills. And I've used them. On me.

 

[actaeon277]

Yeah, well, we all know it's a good thing I took the time to learn some first aid skills. And I've used them. On me.

No way.

I find that hard to believe.

 

[easy]

Wife is a retired nurse. We're covered here.

 

[canterbc]

CPR/First Aid for me. I have learned a lot online, but nothing replaces experience. This is my area of greatest need when it comes to training. I plan to become an EMT and then possibly a Paramedic in the not so distant future, so when that happens I'm sure the experience won't be a problem anymore.

 

[SMiller]

EMT, tons of certs including TECC, seen enough high speed stuff to handle a advanced situation.

Everyone should get some training, stupid people standing around and in the way makes a situation worse...

 

[fjw2]

Former firefighter, first responder. I will do what I can. My IFAK goes with me everywhere.

 

[DRob]

I do my own band-aids except for when I'm crying too hard. Married to a retired paramedic who is now a nurse. GTG!

 

[firefighterjohn]

Former firefighter, first responder. I will do what I can. My IFAK goes with me everywhere.

I have the same training as well, but let 1st Responder lapse a few years ago when busy with kid's activities. We're starting a class soon so will take it again. But many years(30) of responding to medical calls and accidents hones quick decision making skills under stress.

 

[rhino]

For the people who are relying on their spouse's skills, are you learning from them? If not, what happens if they are the one who gets hurt?

 

[Blackhawk2001]

Took the EMT "Speed Course" along with IFD back when everyone was getting the training. Couldn't keep up with it and let it lapse. Only used it once for real (an aircraft accident). CPR is so simple now a chimp with rhythm can do it. Think I can figure out an AED these days. Pretty good with bandaids.

 

[SMiller]

Scariest part is those with loved ones/kids who will be able to do nothing when the time comes, do it for those you love. Lots of us out there who could at least get you squared away. We are all in this together.

 

[mastery]

For the people who are relying on their spouse's skills, are you learning from them? If not, what happens if they are the one who gets hurt?

Wife and I took advanced classes together in the evening...took care of two things at once (knowledge acquisition and relationship bonding). Problem solved.

Well, maybe not. Hope one of us didn't mentally drift off on that five minute section that would actually occur to the other and we'd need that information.

 

[KittySlayer]

For the people who are relying on their spouse's skills, are you learning from them? If not, what happens if they are the one who gets hurt?

She tells me what to do all the time.

Seriously though, first aid is on my training To Do list along with many other skills I would like to learn, improve or reinforce.

 

[Sylvain]

Scariest part is those with loved ones/kids who will be able to do nothing when the time comes, do it for those you love. Lots of us out there who could at least get you squared away. We are all in this together.

I found out that even with training you might not be able to do much when a loved one is involved, or at least think you can't do much.

I had to treat an unresponsive family member on my own, it was much more stressful than having to do the same thing on a stranger.
I was on the phone with a physician to guide me step by step because I wasn't sure what to do ... even though I already did all the right things prior to the call.In my mind I was sure I forgot something or that there was more I could do.

With no training at all I would have panicked even more for sure.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

For the people who are relying on their spouse's skills, are you learning from them? If not, what happens if they are the one who gets hurt?

Rhino shares a very valid point here. I myself have advanced training in medical however my wife does not. If something would happen to me what would she do? Solid point Rhino.. might have to look at that.

 

[rhino]

Rhino shares a very valid point here. I myself have advanced training in medical however my wife does not. If something would happen to me what would she do? Solid point Rhino.. might have to look at that.

Good!

That's why when we have classes we have people who are primary caregivers and backups in case something happens to the primary.

When I'm shooting a match or similar activity and I'm in a squad with someone I know can help, I will tell them where I keep my IBD & tourniquet on my person in case they need them to treat me.

 

[2A_Tom]

Life saving first aid.

 

[Lex Concord]

Outdoor Emergency Care, CPR, AED... though all are dated

I've been looking for a decent refresher.