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Street medic resources for those looking to help, a thread:
Links below & DM me if you would like any pages scanned from the âOrange Bookâ Eleventh Edition.
Links below & DM me if you would like any pages scanned from the âOrange Bookâ Eleventh Edition.
1.) DO NOT flush eyes with anything other than water. Antacids/Maalox will leave a white residue on faces or clothing that will easily mark you as having interaction with police previously. Always ask if the person affected wears contacts, as they can trap chemicals
-let them remove the contacts themselves if possible.
2.) Eye injuries are difficult to stabilize in the street as risk of contamination is incredibly high. Donât poke or prod. Keep it moist and covered. A paper cup works in a jiffy if you need to protect a socket.
2.) Eye injuries are difficult to stabilize in the street as risk of contamination is incredibly high. Donât poke or prod. Keep it moist and covered. A paper cup works in a jiffy if you need to protect a socket.
3.) Bottled water is the Street Medicâs best friend. From flushing wounds to helping with exhaustion it is a major player in my med bag.
4.) IF YOU ARE INJURED/OVERWORKED YOU CANNOT HELP ANYONE ELSE 
Work with a partner, check in with them, be realistic about your abilities.
Work with a partner, check in with them, be realistic about your abilities.
5.) Again, work with a partner. Even if untrained, you will need the extra set of eyes and hands, trust me.
6.) Hard hats, reflective vests, red crosses/ABC, caduceus, backpacks... are all signs of a street medic. know what they look like. Plainclothes medics exist too, but these are just common ways to spot a medic in crowded areas.
7.) Menstrual products are just that, for menstruation. Carry them if you like, but tampons will not effectively stop bleeding for penetrating/gunshot wounds. Even, firm pressure with gauze/cloth is the standard protocol for bleeding; keep them warm and supine (laying face-up).
I could go on for hours about medic tips but Iâll wrap this up, there are so many ways to help; check out the link below for a directory of various resources! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
NOTE:
Do your own research! This thread barely scratches the surface of emergency medical care.
Blood loss link: https://www.stopthebleed.org/-/media/stop-the-bleed/files/basics_of_bleeding_control_booklet.ashx
Cardiac arrest link: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiac-arrest/emergency-treatment-of-cardiac-arrest
Do your own research! This thread barely scratches the surface of emergency medical care.
Blood loss link: https://www.stopthebleed.org/-/media/stop-the-bleed/files/basics_of_bleeding_control_booklet.ashx
Cardiac arrest link: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiac-arrest/emergency-treatment-of-cardiac-arrest
