Civilian Medical Podcast

Last week we talked about tourniquets. This week lets talk about altered mental status patients. Make the scene safe. Lets talk about them in detail and treatment. Causes: Infection Sepsis Strokes Clot Bleed Trauma Medications Over the counter Illegal Opioates (Narcan) Recent video of guy shooting people after Narcan Seizures Grand Mal – Body Shakes […] The post CMP 014 – Altered Mental Status appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

Lets talk tourniquets!! Tourniquets are used to stop major bleeding in the arms or legs. Blood that can’t be controlled with direct pressure 2” – 3” about the wound / high and tight 2 hours with no problem … could be longer Improvised: You really need a windlass More than likely you are making a […] The post CMP 013 – All About Tourniquets appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

Scene Size Up and Scene Safety Scene Size Up – ‘Windshield Survey” Gloves – maybe eye protection If no gloves then wash hands with warm soapy water afterwards Danger Jones Power lines, Fire … Clues for scene violence If you get hurt then you are no good Make the scene safe Little clues tell a […] The post CMP 012 – Scene Safety appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

Sam “PrepMedic” What is your background? What made you get into EMS? What made you start the YouTube channel? Do you think that civilian interest in medical is growing? Talk more about youtube channel, favorite video, hardest video, etc. What advice would you give to civilians? Advise on building a vehicle kit and home kit. […] The post CMP 011- PrepMedic appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

Fracture vs dislocation Open / Closed Types of Fractures Greenstick – Incomplete fracture. … (common in children) Transverse – The break is in a straight line across the bone. Spiral – The break spirals around the bone; common in a twisting injury. Oblique – Diagonal break across the bone. Compression – The bone is crushed, […] The post CMP 010 – Fractures appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

You are more likely to use your first aid skills over your firearms skills. May is National Stop the Bleed month What supplies should you carry at the range? Tourniquet If you budget allows carry two. Discuss different TQs Gauze Hemostatics Compressed Gauze Rolled Gauze No tampon … unless you’re a girl hahah Pressure Bandage […] The post CMP 009 – Range Kits and more! appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

We have been talking a lot about trauma so let’s shift gears to … Medical Emergencies Overview: Breathing Problems Asthma Inhalers Choking Heimlich Maneuver CPR Allergic Reactions Epi Pen Difference between allergic reaction and anaphylactic shock Heart Attack Asprin Difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest Diabetes Cake Icing for bring their sugar up Stroke […] The post Civilian Medical Podcast 008 – Medical Emergencies appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

FRN Meetup m-a-r-c-H Head Injuries and Heat Loss Head Injuries How to diagnose in the field: Altered Mental StatusTrauma to Head Dizziness Memory Loss Nausea Feeling Tired Sensitivity to light or noise Unequal pupils in a late sign Concussions Slow Bleeds – subdural bleeds Quick Bleeds – epidural bleeds AMS patients should be disarmed – […] The post CMP 007 – Head Injuries and Hypothermia appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

Recap: Phases of Care m-a-r-C-h CIRCULATION PULSES Carotid Femoral Radial ESTIMATED BLOOD PRESSURES Carotid 60-70 Femoral 70-80Radial 80-90 Secondary Blood Sweep SHOCK What is Shock? Some symptoms of shock Compensated Decompensated Irreversible Physiological responses to blood loss. Basic shock first aid – is raising the legs above the heart myth or what MEDICS ONLY TXA […] The post CMP 006 – Circulation And Shock appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

REFRESH: What does march stand for, the other phases of care Third Phase of Care: tactical evacuation care The final phase of care under TECC is called “Evacuation Care.” During this phase of care, an effort is being made to move the casualty toward a definitive treatment facility. Most additional interventions during this phase of […] The post CMP 005 – Evacuation / Respiration appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.