Thread: Medical Incident - Some learnings for your first aid kit.

Thanks for posting that summary @hotbarrels

I never used to carry a First Aid Kit until about 5 years ago after I got carried away with my knife when taking a front hock off a deer and collected my left thumb just beneath the knuckle. You know how when you cut the knuckle of a deer you see all that bone and lubrication of the joint? Yeah... my thumb was a bit like that. Luck was on my side as one of my fellow hunters had a kit with him. Since that day, the First Aid Kit goes everywhere.

Included in my First Aid Kit is a sachet of Celox. I also have a Celox Bandage which I take on group hunts (not solo hunts) - just in case... heaven forbid. I've watched videos online demonstrating their use but never considered the granules would be difficult to retain on a wound with a high blood flow, so thanks for highlighting that important information.

Having the tape "started" is also another damn good suggestion. The day you need the tape will be the day you're cold or in shock, have blood all over your fingers and trying to get the tape started with one hand. I'm going to the garage shortly and will deal to that one right away.

I hate doing role play. I hate it with a passion as its right outside my comfort zone. That said I recognise the postive reinforcement which comes with role play. I'm a volunteer with the Red Cross and First Aid role play is a heavy part of our regular training. But when the chips are down and you turn up at an accident or incident that role play kicks in and works like magic.

Your lessons are definitely well-received here.