Be a lazy medic

[RonMexico]

I read threads in this section and I understand we all want sexy gear but if you practice the basics, it will pay dividends in the future.

Here is a list of stuff for your prep plan:

Start taking BP and lung/heart sounds on your patients/family/bug out group. You need to determine what normal is before SHTF..... If you don't know what normal is, it's gonna be hard as f to determine what's wrong when hell breaks lose.

Practice the the basics to identify problems before they rapidly get out of control...(be a lazy medic)

It sounds dumb to tell people to drink water but it's easier to have them stay hydrated, then end up a patient. Bleeders, environmental or other med/trauma only gets worse with dehydration.
Same goes with OTC meds... If the have allergies or a cold, give them pills and don't wait until they feel like shit to play medic. Most stuff doesn't get better with time.


I will try and post some more basics/tips when I have time. Overall, playing medic isn't sexy but preventative medicine will save you a lot of headache and sleep if you stay on top of the situation.

[Irving]

Always look forward to solid medical stuff. Medical is the most difficult thing to tackle in my opinion. You can take class after class, but it is difficult to actually practice anything.

[Great-Kazoo]

Always look forward to solid medical stuff. Medical is the most difficult thing to tackle in my opinion. You can take class after class, but it is difficult to actually practice anything.

Not if one falls off roofs. Adjuster Heal Thyself

[Monky]

Always look forward to solid medical stuff. Medical is the most difficult thing to tackle in my opinion. You can take class after class, but it is difficult to actually practice anything.

Practice is easy... you can create your own victims. The legality is what you're going to struggle with..

[Dave_L]

My wife is an LPN. I should have her train me on the basics too, just in case.

[Great-Kazoo]

My wife is an LPN. I should have her train me on the basics too, just in case.

COLONICS FOR EVERYONE!

[Dave_L]

COLONICS FOR EVERYONE!

Want to come over for dinner? We need a test subject, err, I mean more dinner guests.

[tactical_2012]

That's why its nice to have 3 doctors in our group.

[RonMexico]

That's why its nice to have 3 doctors in our group.

Great start but try and have them provide you with some training. You would be surprised but unless they are orthopedic surgens, ER docs or work in a trauma 1 they might need some refresher too. Working around Dr,PA and paramedics I can tell you everyone has their skill set and the way they "do it". A group that has a Dr.( not a dermatologist) PA, and EMT might be the idea combo as they can provide check and balances.

My wife is an LPN. I should have her train me on the basics too, just in case.

Great idea, as who would treat her if anything happened?

Btw I am no pro but these are a few lessons I am learning while being around healthcare professionals.

[dan512]

Not to derail this too much, but I would love to see some sort of training on basic medical issues. Mick Boy and I were talking a while back and came to the conclusion that while we have some idea what to do for GSW's or heavy trauma (admittedly he much more than me) we are lost on the basics like a sick kid. Any suggestions would be appreciated.