I got to sit in on a LE gunshot treatment class a few weeks ago. I have to say that I was rather disappointed. I understand that in or near a city EMT's are only a couple minutes away, but in that profession why wouldn't you want considerably more extensive training? Looking in on that class made me feel like I went to medical school in the military (not really, but military combat life saver training is CONSIDERABLY more in depth.) I whole heartedly agree that EVERYONE should seek appropriate medical training for emergency situations, ESPECIALLY if you carry a gun.
Yeah, I saw that in this class. You would think that given the nature of their job they would receive adequate medical training. I was thoroughly unimpressed.lol basic training medical treatment is more in depth than most LE medical treatment classes.
I got to sit in on a LE gunshot treatment class a few weeks ago. I have to say that I was rather disappointed. I understand that in or near a city EMT's are only a couple minutes away, but in that profession why wouldn't you want considerably more extensive training? Looking in on that class made me feel like I went to medical school in the military (not really, but military combat life saver training is CONSIDERABLY more in depth.) I whole heartedly agree that EVERYONE should seek appropriate medical training for emergency situations, ESPECIALLY if you carry a gun.
The combat lifesaver training is actually pretty good, not sure if the Army is different from the Marines but we learn everything from stopping blood loss to tension pneumothorax (sp?). We used to do IV's also but they have gotten away from that and focus now on stopping blood loss etc. I agree that it is something everyone should know and you should keep pressure (Israeli) bandages and tourniquets handy, you may have to treat yourself someday.
actually it's a good point even for people who don't carry guns.
How long has this been the case? When I was in the Army way back when, Trauma Medicine training was pretty weak. Shortly after that in the Police Academy we were required to become First Responders. This was much better, but still not up to todays standards.
btw, good video clip Paul.
The combat lifesaver training is actually pretty good, not sure if the Army is different from the Marines but we learn everything from stopping blood loss to tension pneumothorax (sp?). We used to do IV's also but they have gotten away from that and focus now on stopping blood loss etc. I agree that it is something everyone should know and you should keep pressure (Israeli) bandages and tourniquets handy, you may have to treat yourself someday.
Marines spend nearly a full week in boot camp concentrating on medical. The curriculum is broken down very presicely and effectively. I don't know what it was like in the past, but at least in the last 10 years the training has been very in depth. In a general sense, I would say they train equivalently to a common EMT. Of course not as far as range of areas covered because it's concentrated on what they are likely to see in combat, but with respect to WHAT they cover it is comparible. I have a friend who is an EMT and we have talked about things quite a bit. We were actually working together to organize an SOP for shooting range immediate response.
Celophane from a Cigarette Pack????I can still stop a sucking chest wound in my sleep.
You need to talk to kidd, he is going to Run for POTUS. I get to be the Sec Def...If only I ran the public school system... oh the things I would change.
I'll see if I can lay hands on the current Combat Lifesavers Curriculum...How long has this been the case? When I was in the Army way back when, Trauma Medicine training was pretty weak. Shortly after that in the Police Academy we were required to become First Responders. This was much better, but still not up to todays standards.
btw, good video clip Paul.
I'll see if I can lay hands on the current Combat Lifesavers Curriculum...
The challenge is the Rural broadband I have...Should be able to get one online. If you are still in, Im sure those are online, just need your AKO sign in to get some of them