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First Aid Refresher · Thursday, November 13th, 2014
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Start: Thursday, Nov. 13th, 6:00 pm
Description:
Winter is around the corner. Now is a great time to brush on first aid skills.... just in case you need them this winter!
We can start with the basics and common injuries, and move on from there:
- Scene Assessment and the basics (ABCDs)
- Slinging - Dislocated shoulder/Separated AC
- Splinting Fractures
- etc... whatever ppl want to practise
To be realistic, please bring whatever first aid gear you actually carry in your day bag. I will bring a couple extra pieces of sling and splint material.
If you havent taken a first aid course thats totally okay.
My background: Ive been handing out band aids for the last few years with Revelstoke ski patrol, BC Ambulance and Search and Rescue. I havent had the chance to meet many of you yet, but I would be stoked to share what I've learned and mistakes Ive made over the last few years.
A reminder of what winter looks like....
"Wisdom from Wounds" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIPk_Ap7svM
A video made by patrollers from kicking horse and RMR about their experience making a bad choice in Rogers Pass. (Summary: Bad Choice -> Avalanche -> Femur Fracture ->Could have been a lot worse)
Location: Henry Angus building, room ANGU 295.
Posted: 2014-11-03 23:08:58
Last modified: 2014-11-04 10:24:07