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I’m going to start a thread, giving some advice based on my knowledge as an EMT. This is something that can be helpful for those that are protesting.
If there’s any EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses, Doctors, etc... that want to add to this, feel free to do so
If there’s any EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses, Doctors, etc... that want to add to this, feel free to do so
SPINAL TRAUMA:
If a person has been hit by a car or has any impact to their head/neck/spine, keep them on the ground, hold their neck and keep it still. If they try to get up, stop them and lay them back down. You don’t want to do further damage to their spine
If a person has been hit by a car or has any impact to their head/neck/spine, keep them on the ground, hold their neck and keep it still. If they try to get up, stop them and lay them back down. You don’t want to do further damage to their spine
SPINAL TRAUMA CONTINUATION:
It’s never recommended to move a person that potentially had trauma to their spine without some kind of support (like a neck brace). Unless they are in immediate danger (from being trampled or oncoming traffic), just don’t move them.
It’s never recommended to move a person that potentially had trauma to their spine without some kind of support (like a neck brace). Unless they are in immediate danger (from being trampled or oncoming traffic), just don’t move them.
IN CASE OF SEIZURES
There can be many reasons why someone has a seizure. If it’s due to trauma to the head, turn them on their side. BUT make sure to keep their head/neck still while turning them. The goal is for them to not choke on their saliva, vomit, blood, etc..
There can be many reasons why someone has a seizure. If it’s due to trauma to the head, turn them on their side. BUT make sure to keep their head/neck still while turning them. The goal is for them to not choke on their saliva, vomit, blood, etc..
IN CASE OF SEIZURES CONTINUE...
If the person is having a seizure & it’s NOT due to blunt trauma, turn them on their side to prevent from chocking. Prevent their head from hitting the ground. DO NOT stick anything in their mouths. Stay with them until they can get medical aid.
If the person is having a seizure & it’s NOT due to blunt trauma, turn them on their side to prevent from chocking. Prevent their head from hitting the ground. DO NOT stick anything in their mouths. Stay with them until they can get medical aid.
IN CASE OF SEIZURES CONTINUED:
Just like this person said. Timing is important. Have somebody time it. More info provided in the link below
https://twitter.com/brainablaze/status/1267314361896275968?s=21 https://twitter.com/brainablaze/status/1267314361896275968
Just like this person said. Timing is important. Have somebody time it. More info provided in the link below
https://twitter.com/brainablaze/status/1267314361896275968?s=21 https://twitter.com/brainablaze/status/1267314361896275968
BLEEDING CONTROLL:
This one is very important. If see someone bleeding & you can get to the injured area, APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE THE INJURY. The goal is to stop the bleeding.
If you don’t have gauges/dressing/packing, you can use a napkin, towel or piece of clothing
This one is very important. If see someone bleeding & you can get to the injured area, APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE THE INJURY. The goal is to stop the bleeding.
If you don’t have gauges/dressing/packing, you can use a napkin, towel or piece of clothing
BLEEDING CONTROL CONTINUED:
If the bleeding is on their legs or their arms, if you have an actual tourniquet, use it! If you don’t, you can do a makeshift one but using a belt, jacket, shirt, etc.. something that can be tied around & tightened enough to stop the bleeding
If the bleeding is on their legs or their arms, if you have an actual tourniquet, use it! If you don’t, you can do a makeshift one but using a belt, jacket, shirt, etc.. something that can be tied around & tightened enough to stop the bleeding
BLEEDING CONTROL CONTINUED:
The moment you apply a real or makeshift tourniquet, if the bleeding stops, make sure you MEMORIZE OR WRITE THE TIME DOWN on when it was placed. This can help ensure that the person can be treated properly simply based on the time that it’s been on.
The moment you apply a real or makeshift tourniquet, if the bleeding stops, make sure you MEMORIZE OR WRITE THE TIME DOWN on when it was placed. This can help ensure that the person can be treated properly simply based on the time that it’s been on.
BLEEDING CONTROL CONTINUED:
I explained on another post on why it’s important on knowing the time of when a tourniquet was placed. This is basically the reason why & how it could impact someone’s treatment.
https://twitter.com/djharpy317/status/1266283250588086272?s=21 https://twitter.com/djharpy317/status/1266283250588086272
I explained on another post on why it’s important on knowing the time of when a tourniquet was placed. This is basically the reason why & how it could impact someone’s treatment.
https://twitter.com/djharpy317/status/1266283250588086272?s=21 https://twitter.com/djharpy317/status/1266283250588086272
BLEEDING CONTROL CONTINUED:
Just like she mentioned, “flush” out the wound with water and then direct pressure. Forgot to bring that up earlier but thank you!
https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267313276653670400?s=21 https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267313276653670400
Just like she mentioned, “flush” out the wound with water and then direct pressure. Forgot to bring that up earlier but thank you!
https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267313276653670400?s=21 https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267313276653670400
CPR:
Just wanted to add to what she said. First find out if the person is unconscious & pulseless, then start compressions. Rescue breathing is part of CPR, but you aren’t comfortable with doing that, then just focus on compressions
https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267316779421859840?s=21 https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267316779421859840
Just wanted to add to what she said. First find out if the person is unconscious & pulseless, then start compressions. Rescue breathing is part of CPR, but you aren’t comfortable with doing that, then just focus on compressions
https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267316779421859840?s=21 https://twitter.com/safariamari15/status/1267316779421859840
CPR CONTINUED:
If medics aren’t near by, tell someone to go find an AED. If you’re certified to use it then you’ll know what to do. The person HAS to be pulseless to use an AED. DO NOT use it if they have a pulse. Once the AED shows up have someone take over compressions...
If medics aren’t near by, tell someone to go find an AED. If you’re certified to use it then you’ll know what to do. The person HAS to be pulseless to use an AED. DO NOT use it if they have a pulse. Once the AED shows up have someone take over compressions...
CPR CONTINUED:
While you get the AED set up (if a medic didn’t already show up), make sure to turn it on & follow the prompt. Each AED is different & will do different things. It might be hard to hear if it’s loud, but do your best to listen for instructors.
While you get the AED set up (if a medic didn’t already show up), make sure to turn it on & follow the prompt. Each AED is different & will do different things. It might be hard to hear if it’s loud, but do your best to listen for instructors.
CPR CONTINUED:
Before you shock the person, make sure that NOBODY IS TOUCHING THE PERSON during that time. Once the person gets shocked, after about 1 or 2 seconds, immediately go right back into compressions unless stated otherwise or if the person comes to.
Before you shock the person, make sure that NOBODY IS TOUCHING THE PERSON during that time. Once the person gets shocked, after about 1 or 2 seconds, immediately go right back into compressions unless stated otherwise or if the person comes to.
SHOCK MANAGEMENT:
This more so goes with bleeding control. When a person loses a lot of blood their body can go into shock. Once the bleeding is controlled, keep them WARM. If you have a blanket, jackets, towels, use that to put it over them.
This more so goes with bleeding control. When a person loses a lot of blood their body can go into shock. Once the bleeding is controlled, keep them WARM. If you have a blanket, jackets, towels, use that to put it over them.
FOR MY FIRST RESPONDERS & PEOPLE THAT AREN’T:
What she said is important. & If you are medically trained in some way, don’t risk your license by doing something you’re not certified (or legally allowed) to do.
https://twitter.com/gammacas/status/1267327937402990592?s=21 https://twitter.com/gammacas/status/1267327937402990592
What she said is important. & If you are medically trained in some way, don’t risk your license by doing something you’re not certified (or legally allowed) to do.
https://twitter.com/gammacas/status/1267327937402990592?s=21 https://twitter.com/gammacas/status/1267327937402990592
FIRST AID KITS:
I’ve seen all kind of first aid kits. It doesn’t have to be huge. You don’t have to bring an entire medicine cabinet full of stuff. Just a basic one can work. If it at least have band aids, alcohol wipes, wraps/dressing, then that works.
I’ve seen all kind of first aid kits. It doesn’t have to be huge. You don’t have to bring an entire medicine cabinet full of stuff. Just a basic one can work. If it at least have band aids, alcohol wipes, wraps/dressing, then that works.
FIRST AID KITS CONTINUED:
You can find pre made/pre packaged first aid kits at the grocery stores or pharmacies. Most of them aren’t expensive. They also come in different sizes. Or you buy stuff individually and make your own. Whatever works for you.
You can find pre made/pre packaged first aid kits at the grocery stores or pharmacies. Most of them aren’t expensive. They also come in different sizes. Or you buy stuff individually and make your own. Whatever works for you.
Ignore my slight grammar mistakes within the thread 
. I was typing a bit fast and didn’t catch them until now. But most of you get the point. There’s a lot of things I can add but I’m going to leave this open for anybody else that wants to provide advice. Stay safe everybody 
. I was typing a bit fast and didn’t catch them until now. But most of you get the point. There’s a lot of things I can add but I’m going to leave this open for anybody else that wants to provide advice. Stay safe everybody
