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I'm far far from a medic:
oK, these started out inorder, but are now out of order..
This should be number 1
<b>Get on the radio for a medic!</b>
Make sure you're in a safe zone, or at least safe anough not to get yourself killed, i'm not saying ignore or leave the soldier, but do not focus all your energies on the patient and forget about the hositiles. Two injured are worse than one. IOW, keep your friggin head down!
Keep a note if possible, even in the sand, on his/her forhead of time, vitals, treatmant adminestered. This will help the medic/doctor/medivac get a full history and assess diagnosis.
1. Know how to stop bleeding:
KNow the pressure points, artery locations
KNow how the basics, pressure and where/how
Know when to and when not to remove objects (protruding)(such as a knofe, shrapnel etc
Know CPR, ABC-even if you're no medic, CPR could keep oxygen to the brain until a medic comes along.
Know how to id and treat acute shock
Know how and when to tornoquet (do you guys use that? we do) ALWAYS MARK WHEN IT WAS APPLIED AND NEVER REMOVE IT YOURSELF!
2. Carry a tampon, yes that's right, a tampon, works great to help stop bleeding of an open would, such as a stab/or bullet wound.
3. Do not move an injured person, unless you have to! Especially from blast injuries where multiple fractures are common.
4, Learn ICE, Isolate, Compact and Elevate for fractures. (Not life saving really)
5. Confirm, this one for me; Do not give food or water to patient as they may need surgery amd this could complicate anethesis.
remove all potentially explosive gear from the soldier..grenades etc., safety first, the last thing you wanna do,m is snag the safety pin whilest CPRing!
All i have time for now, Please feel free to correct what is BS!
Out
Hoepoe
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