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Wilderness First Aid Training

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Saturday morning and we're eager to get started

Peter takes plenty of time
explaining all the information

Joydeep Paul (JP) goes over the basics of CPR

Everyone gets a chance to see
and feel how to do it correctly

It takes a team effort to save the patient

We are here to learn what to do when needed

Sunday morning and Yeah…
Jim brought donuts

Back to learning the details

We are all here
to keep each other safe while working

JP explains all the methods
to stop the bleeding

Our first patient is Marion
and she has a neck wound

JP gives detailed instructions

Peter demonstrates using what you have on hand
to make what you need

Jeff is our next patient,
he has a broken arm

Jim begins using a SAM splint

Peter explains the proper way to use it

George picks up one to learn how to mold it

Howie making an arm sling for Dan

Dan seems quite happy with the outcome

JP demonstrate another way to use a SAM splint

The sling is on but,
we want his arm to be more secure

Jim's arm is now much more secure

With Jeff's broken arm under control,
we turn our attention to his broken leg

First, we begin with a SAM splint

Then we add a hiking pole to keep it in place

To evacuate him we will use a portable litter

Everybody ready? 1… 2… 3 lift

Uh-oh, Howie has suffered a broken ankle

Dan uses a SAM splint
and gauze wrap to keep it secure

He'll make it tight and secure so Howie can walk out

Oh boy, now Dr. Dave has a broken leg

JP provides a step by step lesson

Peter explains the use of a SAM splint

JP watches George and Jim begin the process

Peter explains that's OK
but Dr. Dave wants to be able to walk out

A second SAM splint is used to secure the entire leg

Dr. Dave is up, but can he walk out on his own?

He thinks he can make it with the help of a hiking pole

Using a hiking pole and a strong shoulder,
Dr. Dave is on his way

Jeff is having a real tough day
now sustaining several wounds

He has a puncture wound to his abdomen

And a lacerated leg

Chris works quickly to control the bleeding on his leg

While Marion attends
to a large laceration on his head

Now in shock, Jeff begins to get cold
so we cover him to keep him warm

The bleeding has stopped,
we need to get him on the portable litter

Next we will evacuate him off the mountain
and to the waiting EMS

Never a dull moment,
now Chris has a serious head wound

Marion secures a tension bandage
to keep his hand on the wound bandage

From here it looks like Chris just has an itchy head

Wow, Peter has suffered a stabbing
and a gunshot wound

Jim applies a pressure bandage and tourniquet
to stop the leg from bleeding

And Howie uses a tourniquet on the bleeding arm.
The gauze donut around the knife handle
will keep it from moving

Peter is in no condition to walk out.
We'll evacuate him using a portable litter

What's going on in the corner?

Rich has been shot in the chest

We used a sealed bandage with a drain
to prevent air from entering his lung from the wound

Jim wasn't careful,
now he has third-degree burns on his hand

Marion covers it with a wet bandage

And a sling to secure his arm

It's not pretty, but Jim's hand will be OK

Ooooo that's not good,
hopefully he doesn't bleed out and die

With a loss of two fingers,
Dan was our last patient of the day

End of day with Peter reviewing our tests.
Today was all about fake wounds and fake blood,
but real life saving lessons

End of day group shot. Fortunately, we all survived



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