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every single one of us needs ‘stop the bleed’ & traumatic injury training. start today.
at the very least, our protests need an armed wing. we need to start thinking about how to crowdfund this along with formal weapons training as part of our mutual aid.
medics: we all need tourniquets. these ones are the best: https://controlbleedingkits.com/index.php/product/c-a-t-tourniquet/
whether you’re a medic or not, we all need to be carrying medical-grade hemostatic gauze. quikclot is what most trainers recommended. here is a pack with gloves and additional gauze and supplies: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/quikclot-trauma-pak/ID=prod6149704-product?ext=gooKBM_PLA_-_Medicines_&_Treatments_(2019_Update)&pla&adtype=pla&kpid=sku6133148&sst=_k_CjwKCAjwkJj6BRA-EiwA0ZVPVo39CRkImOlDjjYCxs1N7Xt3qZMtPt7JFid4UjFVXZCtu4Dbp-qWLxoCqfUQAvD_BwE_k_&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJj6BRA-EiwA0ZVPVo39CRkImOlDjjYCxs1N7Xt3qZMtPt7JFid4UjFVXZCtu4Dbp-qWLxoCqfUQAvD_BwE
this is a good primer on stop the bleed technique — he has other good first aid videos to check out.
this is how to properly apply a tourniquet. knowing how to do this correctly could save a comrade’s life.
this is really important. you cannot tourniquet an abdominal wound. you can only hold pressure. you will not have enough gauze to stop the bleed here, but knowing what to do can be the difference between life and death from blood loss.
this is a great overview on chest trauma, including how and when to use an occlusive bandage (in the event of penetrative wound affecting the lungs)
bleeding is really scary. it looks scary, your comrade will be scared. it sucks. but if you go out there knowing the differences between treating chest vs abdominal vs extremity vs head bleeding, you can literally save someone’s life.
before going back out tonight, please consider dedicating an hour or so on reviewing first aid. take notes. practice scenarios with your roommate. we can never, ever be too prepared.
everything has changed.
everything has changed.
do not assume a medic will be available to help you or a fallen comrade. never assume an ambulance will be able to reach you. the police will not help you. we know what side they are on. they do not care.
we keep us safe.
we keep us safe.
i know this all feels really overwhelming.
take a deep breath and ask yourself: what is one tangible thing you can accomplish or learn *today* that could help keep you or a comrade safe?
every single one of us has something to offer one another.
take a deep breath and ask yourself: what is one tangible thing you can accomplish or learn *today* that could help keep you or a comrade safe?
every single one of us has something to offer one another.
are you good at deescalation? could you be the one to help keep everyone calm if someone is injured?
are you good with details? you could be the one to call EMS to give the location and patient status.
you and a buddy could be helping to secure a scene and give the medics room.
are you good with details? you could be the one to call EMS to give the location and patient status.
you and a buddy could be helping to secure a scene and give the medics room.
another great video on extremity bleeding, how to know if your bandaging is too tight, and a quick mention of how to treat patient exhibiting signs of shock.
how to recognize and treat shock:
i was supposed to start my day at 8am and here we are at 11:40 but that’s okay! but later on i will post here some amazing resources i have from my last medic training that i think everyone going to protest could benefit from.
why this is all so crucial: we’ve seen this happen in seattle. EMS may very well not come to you at all.
know how to begin support measures immediately. have an action plan/exit strategy in the event you would need to transport someone to the hospital. https://twitter.com/noah4freehealth/status/1298696097376894981
know how to begin support measures immediately. have an action plan/exit strategy in the event you would need to transport someone to the hospital. https://twitter.com/noah4freehealth/status/1298696097376894981
re: tourniquets — emphasis on CAT (combat application tourniquets) style for trauma bleeding.
via @PDXActionMedics.
“one handed” style TQs you may come across are not proven to demonstrate effective occlusion. always write the time of application in sharpie.
via @PDXActionMedics.
“one handed” style TQs you may come across are not proven to demonstrate effective occlusion. always write the time of application in sharpie.
and for good measure, while we’re on the subject of learning skills that will keep you and your comrades healthy: https://twitter.com/decolonialcholo/status/1298618107897032705
