GSW "first responder" guidance

As an instructor, I thought it prudent to get some first responder training. I am taking a First Medical Responder course. GSW was not covered to my satisfaction in spite of the fact that all my classmates are LEOs.

I have also read the material from the TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) curriculum.

One example that stands out is the difference in recommended use of a tourniquet. Wartime has always been the initiator of dramatic changes in technologies and protocol especially with respect to first responder care.

What should a firearms instructor know and what is best first responder practice in tending to a GSW. Is there a good commercial kit that anyone would recommend for me to carry?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I just came across this link. Dr. Sydney Vail: Personal Emergency Medical Pack

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

I just came across this link. Dr. Sydney Vail: Personal Emergency Medical Pack

And your search on this site............?

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[Richard]

Go to the SEARCH button (between the CALENDAR and FAQ buttons at the top of the screen), type in GSW, left click on the Show Posts bubble and GO button - and see what links appear. Remember - the SEARCH function is one of your best friends on this web-site.

Good luck.

Richard's $.02

Boys, I'm just a guest here so I'll avoid disrespectful retorts.

I did use the search function, here and elsewhere. I'm actually pretty good at it as I was, in a past life, a manager at a large company research center. As I was not satisfied with what I found, I posted my question along with the background to avoid some of this. Oh well.

Although I did admit to being embarrassed about not finding Dr. Vail's video, I was perhaps unjustly self-critical. In point of fact I found it accidentally while being on PoliceOne.com for another reason.

Now, if I have missed some pearl of wisdom in my search here that would assist me, please point it out so that I can issue another mia culpa.

[Richard]

Now, if I have missed some pearl of wisdom in my search here that would assist me, please point it out...

No mea culpas necessary here - however - prefacing a message with a summary of your previous search results might be of worth - - as is looking at the bios of those participating in a particular thread and PMing them to personally seek their input - there is as much back room discussion that goes on amongst the diverse members of this forum as there is publicly. FWIW - and YMMV.

Richard's $.02