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Basic medical knowledge that everyone should know, because ya& #39;ll are lacking: the thread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2_EU1T-o-g">https://www.youtube.com/watch... This is the Israeli bandage, keep one in a FAK (First Aid Kit), every military uses it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMs0qsbE9Ms">https://www.youtube.com/watch... This is a SAM splint. Use on broken bones, and drink your milk for stronger bones.
https://advancedmedicalcertification.com/ ">https://advancedmedicalcertification.com/">... This site offers ONLINE basic certification courses. I got my CPR and First Aid certification here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvXjc-Tt464&list=PLIUgweVBPUNbaqmHIChNX3qOZA14Jz2W6&index=2&t=0s">https://www.youtube.com/watch... This is a playlist of short CPR videos, all six videos take less than 5 minutes total, you have no excuse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfi8ZGCDycE">https://www.youtube.com/watch... The Red Cross is willing and eager to give knowledge of basic first aid to anyone.
If you have time to play video games, you have time to learn basic first aid FOR FREE.
If you have time to play video games, you have time to learn basic first aid FOR FREE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmb1tqYqyII">https://www.youtube.com/watch... When performing CPR, you should be pumping at 100 Beats per Minute. Or, pump to the beat of "Stayin Alive".
Tourniquets are tricky, only use them if you know what you& #39;re doing. The European Resuscitation Council 2015 guidelines state that haemostatic dressings and tourniquets should be used when direct pressure is either not possible or ineffective.
https://firstaidforlife.org.uk/tourniquets/ ">https://firstaidforlife.org.uk/tournique... This article is a good read to give you a basic understanding of tourniquets.
Keep in mind that I AM NOT A TRAINED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. I am just someone who believes that everyone should take the time to learn some basic first aid.
A COUPLE OF TWEETS, VIDEOS, AND PICTURES, ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR REAL TRAINING.
A COUPLE OF TWEETS, VIDEOS, AND PICTURES, ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR REAL TRAINING.
If you see someone on the laying down on the ground, here are the basic steps you should take:
1. Make sure the scene is safe, e.g. you& #39;re on a highway or there& #39;s been some sort of accident/attack. Remove the person from any such danger.
1. Make sure the scene is safe, e.g. you& #39;re on a highway or there& #39;s been some sort of accident/attack. Remove the person from any such danger.
2. Tap the person and ask them loudly if they are ok. You want to determine the unresponsiveness of the person. After you& #39;ve done that, yell for help, or if someone else is there already, tell them to call 911.
3. If it& #39;s not obvious why they are unconscious, check and see if they have any medical ID bracelet, it should look something like this:
4. If the victim is lying on their stomach, turn them over onto their back, unless they are vomiting, or have anything coming out of their mouth in large amounts, in which case, lay them on their side so they don& #39;t choke.
5. Check the for the victim& #39;s breathing or any signs of life, look for chest movements. Check for no more than 10 seconds. If there is no breathing or signs of life, begin CPR. (Refer to the earlier videos in this thread)
