Nearly cut my finger off with a hatchet last Saturday night, on top of a remote Catskills mountain, 30+ miles from the nearest hospital. I had a comprehensive first aid kit and was able to treat the injury. I will be taking a wilderness advanced first aid course to advance my capabilities! Be prepared!
@KenTronico
3 жыл бұрын
Great exam and very informative, when you check the head and scalp should you be looking for blood on your gloves?
@longleafwildernessmedicine410
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kenneth! During the initial assessment, we focus on identifying (and stopping!) significant, life-threatening bleeds. Ideally, we are not finding new bleeds by the time we have gotten to the physical exam. That being said, wearing lighter colored gloves (it is easier to see bleeding than with darker colored ones) and keeping an eye on them as you work with your patient will allow you to notice, and then address, any previously missed bleeding. To see how the whole patient assessment system comes together, check our video Full Patient Assessment: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pId7q2F9cKipaZw Stay safe out there!
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