When an instructor has both knowledge and passion for their subject matter, you know that you'll end up with a great class. That was exactly what we had in Redneckmedic's Trauma Class. I learned so much that I really need more time to fully absorb it all.
Redneckmedic was accompanied by Indygunworks and also RotorTalker. Each provided a wealth of information, and fully answered all questions that we had.
The class first started with an introduction to combat care. Indygunworks went over treatment during a dynamic situation, and when to and when not to provide treatment. For instance, if you are ever in a situation where you are under active fire, do not try to play the hero, rush into the hail of bullets, and start bandaging up your fallen friend. That might work in Hollywood, but in real life will probably get you killed.
Indygunworks also went over tourniquets, and when and how to use them. It used to be that tourniquets were used as a last resort (that's what I always thought of them as), but now in combat situations the armed forces are actually using them as almost a first treatment. I found out that a tourniquet can be placed on a lim for up to six hours, and the limb still survive without damage. That is, of course, if you use the tourniquet properly.
Redneckmedic went over a lot of basic medical information, including an intro to the vascular system, shick, and some trauma statistics. We then went to some hands on training, dealing with "wounded" individuals. Redneckmedic knows a firefighter who went through some very extensive training on creating convincing wounds, and made up a couple of victims for us to study. It was so realistic that it could have passed pretty well on a big production Hollywood set. Hopefully someone will post pictures later, because I remember at least one person was there with a camera. We studied three victims, analyzing how the wounds were caused, and also how to treat the wounds.
RotorTalker talked more about wounds, specifically on entrance/exit holes, wound cavities, and the physics of wound creation. It was fascinating to see exactly what the internal damage caused by a knife or gunshot would look like, and exactly how traumitizing it is to the body.
We ended the class with going over Redneckmedics and RotorTalkers gear. Each one had a good first aid kit, and Redneckmedic said that he will keep this type of a kit in his car. We talked about what to pack in them, and also some tips on where to buy these items. We even talked about getting a group buy for some basic medical supplies to help keep costs down.
All in all, it was a perfect class, and if Redneckmedic offers it again I would highly recommend that everyone takes it. We slated the class for two hours, and all but two people stayed for over five hours, asking more questions and learning more. Reps to the instructors, you guys did a great job.
Redneckmedic was accompanied by Indygunworks and also RotorTalker. Each provided a wealth of information, and fully answered all questions that we had.
The class first started with an introduction to combat care. Indygunworks went over treatment during a dynamic situation, and when to and when not to provide treatment. For instance, if you are ever in a situation where you are under active fire, do not try to play the hero, rush into the hail of bullets, and start bandaging up your fallen friend. That might work in Hollywood, but in real life will probably get you killed.
Indygunworks also went over tourniquets, and when and how to use them. It used to be that tourniquets were used as a last resort (that's what I always thought of them as), but now in combat situations the armed forces are actually using them as almost a first treatment. I found out that a tourniquet can be placed on a lim for up to six hours, and the limb still survive without damage. That is, of course, if you use the tourniquet properly.
Redneckmedic went over a lot of basic medical information, including an intro to the vascular system, shick, and some trauma statistics. We then went to some hands on training, dealing with "wounded" individuals. Redneckmedic knows a firefighter who went through some very extensive training on creating convincing wounds, and made up a couple of victims for us to study. It was so realistic that it could have passed pretty well on a big production Hollywood set. Hopefully someone will post pictures later, because I remember at least one person was there with a camera. We studied three victims, analyzing how the wounds were caused, and also how to treat the wounds.
RotorTalker talked more about wounds, specifically on entrance/exit holes, wound cavities, and the physics of wound creation. It was fascinating to see exactly what the internal damage caused by a knife or gunshot would look like, and exactly how traumitizing it is to the body.
We ended the class with going over Redneckmedics and RotorTalkers gear. Each one had a good first aid kit, and Redneckmedic said that he will keep this type of a kit in his car. We talked about what to pack in them, and also some tips on where to buy these items. We even talked about getting a group buy for some basic medical supplies to help keep costs down.
All in all, it was a perfect class, and if Redneckmedic offers it again I would highly recommend that everyone takes it. We slated the class for two hours, and all but two people stayed for over five hours, asking more questions and learning more. Reps to the instructors, you guys did a great job.
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...dont tell them!
sorry.
on the idea of having one, and on supplycaptain.com.
