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Old 07-29-2007, 04:03   #12
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Originally Posted by Eagle5US
OK Folks....

So-let's stick with the basics for these guys going out in sector...

1. Stop the bleeding
- Tourniquets (I carry 8)
- Bandages / ACE wraps (Israeli dressings are the best thing out there / ACE wraps for compression over a rolled up Kerlex are a close second) I carry LOTS

2. Airway / pneumo Stuff (NPA's and OPA's are awesome yet no one has come in with one yet. ) Needle decompression is fast, easy and buys them time to get to my table. Know the signs of badness and do the deed to correct it.

Thanks folks-

Eagle
Throw in "LOAD & GO" also!

Take care and stay safe!
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