First Aid




                                          

Med Lid First Aid Kit




All crews will have the Mystery Ranch Med Lid First Aid kit .


ORANGE BACKBOARD STRETCHERS IN CREW TOOL TRUCKS


 Video-Using a backboard with spider straps and collar  - YouTube


Using the C Collar.


 Using the Laerdal Stiff Neck Extrication Collar video





Preparing for  Wildfire Medivac video
     3 Steps
         Evaluate the Patient -Stable or unstable (95% of fire fighters needing attention are stable)
         Evaluate where they need to go
         Evaluate how to get there

 
Medical emergency Prep: Practicing Using the 8 Line Report


 
 

Severe Bleeding
1.Call 911
2.Apply pressure with hands.
3.Pack the wound.if severe bleeding does not stop:
4.Apply Tourniquet

LEARN THIS IMPORTANT SKILL IN THE NEXT 25 MINUTES.                  STOP THE BLEED ONLINE COURSE: https://www.stopthebleed.org/training

                
How to Apply a Tourniquet
 
Teen Saves Mom with Shoelace Tourniquet
 
Using a Tourniquet
 
 





BLISTERS: PREVENTION and TREATMENT

 
How to treat a Blister Correctly ( first look at your blister Roof)(Also explains an "Island"dressing)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGqXa3wujiM
 
Treating a Deroofed Blister Correctly with Hydrocolloids such as Compeed
 
Blisters:Prevent if possible
   Hot spots: As soon as someone notices a hot spot or discomfort from a boot rubbing assess
the problem.
            If redness appears:  Clean with water (or alcohol swab)
                                            Consider applying Moleskin (with athletic tape covering to secure it)
                                            Change socks
            If a Blister appears: Assess
                                             Is the "Blister Roof" intact (the blister bubble has not drained and 
                                             the skin is not torn)
                                             Intact is good  It greatly reduces the chance of infection.
                                             Clean the area with water (and soap) and an alcohol or Betadine swab
                                             Cover with Moleskin and then athletic tape to secure
             If the "Blister Roof" is torn or removed,opened or drained treat to prevent infection by:
                                             Clean wth water (and soap) in the field
                                             Clean the area with alcohol or Betadine swab
                                             Prepare a small piece of gauze with triple antibiotic ointment
                                             If the blisterroof is gone,keep moist with ointment and protected
                                             Cover with a larger piece of Moleskin to create an "Island" dressing
                                             Secure with athletic tape
  Blisters:Why You Should Not Pop Them
video 2min            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pG7VZJt2P0
                                                                             
                                   

 FIRST AID REFERENCES


Tactical Trauma Kit #1  (choose "Kit Includes' button to view contents)
Contents Link

Using the Stretch-Wrap-and-Tuck Tourniquet (SWAT-T) ("Latex Tourniquet" found in the Tactical Trauma Kit #1)
Link

Health Insurance 

A word about health insurance.
Everyone can get help getting a Health Insurance Card!  Everyone needs one.                                                      Take 10 minutes to see the options for you or your family .
Before applying,open the link below to check plans and costs by entering a little anonymous info :
      your zip code 
      your  age
      M or F
      estimate of 2023 income
Example : 28 year old male in Medford,Oreogn zip 97504 with estimate of $20,000 income for 2023,    is eligible for several good plans including:
 Providence Health Plan or    Moda Health Plans for $1 a month.        ONE DOLLAR A MONTH.                                                        39 plans are available. Lower monthly rate has higher deductible,                Higher monthly rate Gold plans have a lower deductible. 
 See what you qualify for here LINK BELOW: https://www.healthcare.gov/see-plans/#/
Get health insurance now. https://www.healthcare.gov/

 
Supplies

Antihistamines




 

 

Moleskin
 
Eye Drops

Neosporin 
Quik Litter
 
 

5ml normal saline

Splint
 
Hemostatic gauze
 
EMT Kits assembled in US
 

Splint padded
Bleeding stop gauze-Hemostatic gauze
CPR mask kits- 6 kits per unit 
Hypafix
 
Troubleshooting Prestan CPR App
 
More supplies:










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