First Aid

Hivemind187

Because of the physical nature of our sport and the potential for injuring yourself running around in fields etc I was wondering how many folks out there had First Aid training and more importantly how many folks are still keeping their skills up?

H.O.T.A.S.

I have basic first aid training, last time I had a refresher course was with the Order of Malta. Speaking of which the Order of Malta does a lot of free first aid courses in schools as part of the adult education programmes

davvowl

i dont have any but theres always a first aid kit in my car (when in france of course) and theres at least 2 or 3 guys in my team who have the 1st aid training.

MaxForce

I have basic first aid but have not done a refresher course in about 8 years or so. Shame on me!

kdouglas

have first aid training with the civil defence, but haven't done that in about 2 years :eek:

Spetzcong

I'm a fully qualified snowboard instructor and have first aid training which the ski club of Ireland gets me to renew every 2 years or so. I've never dealt with anything more serious than a few broken bones or a bad laceration but I'd know what to do in a more serious emergency.

Hivemind187

This is very good to know. Anyone else?

kdouglas

Spetzcong wrote:

I'm a fully qualified snowboard instructor and have first aid training which the ski club of Ireland gets me to renew every 2 years or so. I've never dealt with anything more serious than a few broken bones or a bad laceration but I'd know what to do in a more serious emergency.

dont think your likely to get anything more than a few nettle stings or thorn scrapes in an airsoft game tbh...

although i did cut my head open once when i fell, didnt even notice it until i took my headwrap off and saw blood on it

CrazyRabbit

I bring a basic first aid kit with me to HRTA usually. And in work, I get first aid training/refresher every 6 months.

Hivemind187

kdouglas wrote:

dont think your likely to get anything more than a few nettle stings or thorn scrapes in an airsoft game tbh...

although i did cut my head open once when i fell, didnt even notice it until i took my headwrap off and saw blood on it

I'm more concerned with broken ankles, dislocated knee's etc from careening around like madmen

I mean I know its unlikely but better safe than sorry.

kdouglas

Hivemind187 wrote:

I'm more concerned with broken ankles, dislocated knee's etc from careening around like madmen

I mean I know its unlikely but better safe than sorry.

do i detect a sly dig at o1s1n there?

Lemming

Used to be in the Order of Malta many, many moons ago so I am well out of practice alas.

defenderdude

I had to do first-aid as part of kayak instructorship, however, at almost 40 now,:o it's more than likely one of you guys will be doing cpr on me:eek:


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Gatling

my mate that coming with me is a Redcross medic/instructor and RDF medic ,first responder, he can cover everything from sprains to the serious injuries ,broken bones and anything in between , he is going to ask nonek if he wants any marshalls trained in first aid ,

kdouglas

Gatling wrote:

my mate that coming with me is a Redcross medic/instructor and RDF medic ,first responder, he can cover everything from sprains to the serious injuries ,broken bones and anything in between , he is going to ask nonek if he wants any marshalls trained in first aid ,

Mel is trained in first aid and always keeps a first aid kit on site.

Spetzcong

Aye most likely the worst anyone would ever have to deal with would be a dislocation/fracture or a bad cut or something from someone taking a tumble as they were running or diving for cover, but with any sport that involves physical exertion there's the risk of someone overdoing it and having a heart attack or something, just look at all the GAA clubs getting defibrulators (sp?).

Plus there is the ever present danger of someone taking off their eye protection while still in the combat zone, and getting shot in the eye, although to be honest I think that's probably one of the least likely injuries provided that people show a little common sense and marshals are diligent in enforcing rules and ensuring safety.

Skatedude

i've done first aid training, and treated god knows how many broken bones,(probably over a hundred) cuts etc, part of running a skatepark for years. havent done a refresher course in about 2 years though

Boru.

I'm not only fully trained in First Aid, I'm fully a qualified (Western) Clinical Medic , Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner with my own private medical practice. (Very useful for fixing the injuries of your team mates )

JonAnderton

I have enhanced Ballistic first aid training for my job... A bit extreme for airsoft maybe, but at least I'd know what to do if a BB managed to penetrate your layers of clothing and skin then mushroom and tumble inside your body causing multiple internal trauma, you'd be safe with me (hey..it could happen!..lol)

Hivemind187

JonAnderton wrote:

I have enhanced Ballistic first aid training for my job... A bit extreme for airsoft maybe, but at least I'd know what to do if a BB managed to penetrate your layers of clothing and skin then mushroom and tumble inside your body causing multiple internal trauma, you'd be safe with me (hey..it could happen!..lol)

WOW ... just wow ... what kind of Airsoft kit are YOU using :P

penguin-o7

JonAnderton wrote:

I have enhanced Ballistic first aid training for my job... A bit extreme for airsoft maybe, but at least I'd know what to do if a BB managed to penetrate your layers of clothing and skin then mushroom and tumble inside your body causing multiple internal trauma, you'd be safe with me (hey..it could happen!..lol)

ok then nice to no wat u do in ur spare time
but
i do have baic first aid an doin the R.E.C lvls in November

JonAnderton

lol..sorry. should have mentioned i'm a firearms officer in a UK police service and its part of our training..didn't do it for kinky thrills..lol

Gatling

advanced ballistic first aid ,what line of work are you in john , Sorry jon didnt see ur last post ,thats a job i want to do ,how cool is that

andy_g

yup im advanced first aid trainned and up to date