ABC:
Airway
Bleeding
Circulation is all you can really do on location.
In correct order:
ABC:
Always
Bare the
Chest
We have a pretty good first aid/trauma kit in out boat. Helping others is awesome but don't forget to protect yourself first. Universal precautions is often over looked in the public arena and all it takes is 1 exposure and your life can be altered FOREVER. CPR masks are a great tool but if there is responsible family with any victim, coach them to do the ventilations and you do the compressions. Always wear gloves and eye protection to protect yourself.
I have been doing this job for over a decade and wear the best PPE when I do it. What I have seen and encountered at work makes me afraid of what could happen without personal protective equipment. Be safe while helping others. Nick
Remember.....................don't become part of the problem!!!!!!!!!
Priorities:
#1-Your safety
#2-Safety/Security of your Family/Friends/Crew
#3-Victim assistance
Good advice..................Ol'r Brotha from a different motha
