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After an incident this morning at work I was just wondering what first aid training everyone has.
Question by Montana. Uploaded on March 02, 2012
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I work for a construction business, had an electrician working on our project this morning that cut into his hand with a reciprocating saw, hitting an artery. Luckily all of us on the crew are fire fighters, one has first responder training, two others have first aid training and I have EMT training. I think that having at least basic first aid training is a must, I also carry a big first aid kit in my vehicle.
Montana, you are definitely correct about first aid training. Everyone should go through at least a basic course.
I was qualified, when in the Marine Corps., as a Combat Lifesaver. I was in no way trained to the standards of our docs, but I could patch up someone with a sucking chest wound, and set an IV, among other things.
I have none. Thanks for asking!
I have advanced first aid and life saving simular to first response. Up to date with my CPR. That has really changed over the years.Never know what is going to happen in the woods.
Combat lifesaver course from the Army
In my Hunter Edudcation courses my standard First Aid instruction is "TAKE A FIRST AID COURSE" That has always been my advice to anyone that hunts. I tell them to make sure that it includes CPR. We as officers had advanced first aid training including delivering babies. I didn't have to deliver any but I was prepared to do so. I think that everyone should take a first aid course.
I've taken two CPR courses, but they were some time ago---probably need a refresher. Otherwise, I have basic first aid skills from as far back as the Boy Scouts with several refresher courses, none recent.
I started our communities first emergency squad about 25 years ago. Full EMT training. Has came in handy several times excluding duty days.
While in the military I learned how to treat just about any number of injuries. (about like whitetailfreak) Not to Doctor standards, but there isn't much I can't patch up to get someone appropriate medical care. I have since taken a few courses through the state of Idaho so that I'm CPR certified in the state. (mainly to help protect against liability if I decide to give someone CPR at an accident site)
A couple years back I was on my way up the St. Joe on a spring antler hunting trip with my brother. About 1 A.M. we came upon a single car accident. The driver was only occupant and was stumbling trying to climb up from the creek bed below. Which was about 100ft off the road. In fact the only reason we saw the accident was because of taillights shining through the brush. Make a long story short Ambulance arrives and the EMT's start doing there thing. However when they were getting ready to load the guy onto a stretcher they had no clue how to actually do it!
Maybe I'll dig the accident photos out of the archives and post a link to photobucket. But the guy drove off the road, hit a bank, took out a "pullout" sign that was mounted on the bank, became air born, flew about 50 feet horizontally impacting the side of some fir trees and then the truck fell about 100 feet down into the drainage. Which bizarre as it is, landed on a whitetail doe. (only deer I know of that has been hit by a car while standing off the road) The ISP trooper that was there kept tripping out about how unfortunate the deer was.
Sorry about the Hijack...
The importance of proper first aid applied during the first critical moments cannot be stressed enough.
I was a combat medic with a armored cav. recon. sqdrn., deployed 3 times, instructed combat lifesaver and TC3 (tactical combat casualty care) and currently instruct BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
You don't have to be a doctor to save a life!
I've had no formal training in first aid but have self-studied. And, completed CPR training a couple of years back. A large Quickclot patch is in my emergency kit along with many other items when I hunt, hike, or canoe.
Fortunately I know basic first aid and CPR. Unfortunately in my line of work when there is an accident it is usually catastophic. I have had to watch two young men take thier last breaths and there was nothing I could do. As much as I wanted to help there was nothing I could do. Broken bones,cuts and other fairly bad injuries I am fairly well prepared. The main thing,in my opinion,is to seperate yourself from the situation and deal with the situation to best care for the person injured.
Where I work we get first aid training every couple years and CPR. I have also taken survival training as a private pilot. I never have had to use the training, and I hope I never do. But it is better to be prepared.
Now that I hunt more with my kids, I figure I should take a course with them.
was a paramedic during my younger years in montana. it has come in handy many times in the years since. one problem with it is that when people know you were a paramedic they immediately think you can diagnose anything and constantly ask you questions that only doctors should be answering.
Certified First Responder. Used to have Wilderness first responder. Only had to use it a few times, but I have been glad to have it.
I just have my First Aid merit badge from the Boy Scouts, dating back to when the Schafer, or prone method of artificial respiration was given to drowning, electric shock and carbon monoxide victims. I have hunted in Canada with an uncle who is a retired surgeon, but still had to worry about the possibility that he could be the one who required help.
Haven't renewed any of the certifications since I retired, but I was trained in CPR and first aid. Used my CPR skills twice, once successful once not. Best thing I ever did was save my son with a hymlich manover.
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Montana, you are definitely correct about first aid training. Everyone should go through at least a basic course.
I was qualified, when in the Marine Corps., as a Combat Lifesaver. I was in no way trained to the standards of our docs, but I could patch up someone with a sucking chest wound, and set an IV, among other things.
I have advanced first aid and life saving simular to first response. Up to date with my CPR. That has really changed over the years.Never know what is going to happen in the woods.
Combat lifesaver course from the Army
While in the military I learned how to treat just about any number of injuries. (about like whitetailfreak) Not to Doctor standards, but there isn't much I can't patch up to get someone appropriate medical care. I have since taken a few courses through the state of Idaho so that I'm CPR certified in the state. (mainly to help protect against liability if I decide to give someone CPR at an accident site)
A couple years back I was on my way up the St. Joe on a spring antler hunting trip with my brother. About 1 A.M. we came upon a single car accident. The driver was only occupant and was stumbling trying to climb up from the creek bed below. Which was about 100ft off the road. In fact the only reason we saw the accident was because of taillights shining through the brush. Make a long story short Ambulance arrives and the EMT's start doing there thing. However when they were getting ready to load the guy onto a stretcher they had no clue how to actually do it!
Maybe I'll dig the accident photos out of the archives and post a link to photobucket. But the guy drove off the road, hit a bank, took out a "pullout" sign that was mounted on the bank, became air born, flew about 50 feet horizontally impacting the side of some fir trees and then the truck fell about 100 feet down into the drainage. Which bizarre as it is, landed on a whitetail doe. (only deer I know of that has been hit by a car while standing off the road) The ISP trooper that was there kept tripping out about how unfortunate the deer was.
Sorry about the Hijack...
I've had no formal training in first aid but have self-studied. And, completed CPR training a couple of years back. A large Quickclot patch is in my emergency kit along with many other items when I hunt, hike, or canoe.
was a paramedic during my younger years in montana. it has come in handy many times in the years since. one problem with it is that when people know you were a paramedic they immediately think you can diagnose anything and constantly ask you questions that only doctors should be answering.
Certified First Responder. Used to have Wilderness first responder. Only had to use it a few times, but I have been glad to have it.
I work for a construction business, had an electrician working on our project this morning that cut into his hand with a reciprocating saw, hitting an artery. Luckily all of us on the crew are fire fighters, one has first responder training, two others have first aid training and I have EMT training. I think that having at least basic first aid training is a must, I also carry a big first aid kit in my vehicle.
I have none. Thanks for asking!
In my Hunter Edudcation courses my standard First Aid instruction is "TAKE A FIRST AID COURSE" That has always been my advice to anyone that hunts. I tell them to make sure that it includes CPR. We as officers had advanced first aid training including delivering babies. I didn't have to deliver any but I was prepared to do so. I think that everyone should take a first aid course.
I've taken two CPR courses, but they were some time ago---probably need a refresher. Otherwise, I have basic first aid skills from as far back as the Boy Scouts with several refresher courses, none recent.
I started our communities first emergency squad about 25 years ago. Full EMT training. Has came in handy several times excluding duty days.
The importance of proper first aid applied during the first critical moments cannot be stressed enough.
I was a combat medic with a armored cav. recon. sqdrn., deployed 3 times, instructed combat lifesaver and TC3 (tactical combat casualty care) and currently instruct BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
You don't have to be a doctor to save a life!
Fortunately I know basic first aid and CPR. Unfortunately in my line of work when there is an accident it is usually catastophic. I have had to watch two young men take thier last breaths and there was nothing I could do. As much as I wanted to help there was nothing I could do. Broken bones,cuts and other fairly bad injuries I am fairly well prepared. The main thing,in my opinion,is to seperate yourself from the situation and deal with the situation to best care for the person injured.
Where I work we get first aid training every couple years and CPR. I have also taken survival training as a private pilot. I never have had to use the training, and I hope I never do. But it is better to be prepared.
Now that I hunt more with my kids, I figure I should take a course with them.
Haven't renewed any of the certifications since I retired, but I was trained in CPR and first aid. Used my CPR skills twice, once successful once not. Best thing I ever did was save my son with a hymlich manover.
I just have my First Aid merit badge from the Boy Scouts, dating back to when the Schafer, or prone method of artificial respiration was given to drowning, electric shock and carbon monoxide victims. I have hunted in Canada with an uncle who is a retired surgeon, but still had to worry about the possibility that he could be the one who required help.
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