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Survival kit-and suturing
Started this discussion. Last reply by John A. Feb 21. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I'm putting together a little bug-out kit...part survival, part medical/first aid.I'm probably going to get a couple of sutures/needles/needle holder. I think.Any docs/nurses/paramedics care to…Continue
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"As clearly mentioned in what I said "it's great for small stuff", is exactly what was mentioned. If your intestines are laying in your lap, I believe your problems are more pronounced than trying to decide what to suture it up…"
Sean O' replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"I feel there is a definite difference between wilderness/survival medicine and clinical medicine. I actually have a lot more experience working in wilderness/austere environments than clinical environments, but can negotiate both when I need to. The…"
rowdy replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Ah I'm sorry I thought you meant IVs in general during an emergency situation.
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Sean O' replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Yup. I have been trained in surgery, anesthesia, and taught tactical medicine in at least 3 different countries not including the U.S. and am very familiar with IV's, sutures, tourniquets, etc.
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rowdy replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Superglue is not intended as a means to seal a wound, just because you medic thought it was a good idea doesn't make it right. Superglue isn't used in medical applications, there is medical glue but regardless if the wound requires…"
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Paul_of_TX replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"A guy removes a huge nail from a wooden bridge to repair his stove while on a recreation hike?
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Sean O' replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"This depends. Tourniquets are used to control a life threatening bleed. Dressings and bandages are used for smaller/slower bleeds. Eviscerations should be moistened and covered in plastic to prevent the wound from drying out, then secured with…"
rowdy replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Tourniquet, you're not going to be giving yourself stitches. If the wound is severe enough to the point of being life threatening then a tourniquet is the option you would take, otherwise pressure and bandaging. If you're…"
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