Fortress Survival Podcast

FSP - Ep9 - Medical Needs

August 24, 2021 Joel Season 1 Episode 9
Fortress Survival Podcast
FSP - Ep9 - Medical Needs
Show Notes

Skill Needs - Medical

  • Basic medical knowledge: what is the difference between an anti-bacterial (neosporin) and anti-histamine (hydrocortisone)
  • Basic understanding of each medication, ibuprophen vs acetaminophen vs doxycycline vs Benadryl. What does each do?
  • Basic wound care
  • Emergency first aid: animal attack, cut/stab wound, eye injury, gun shot wound, limb stabilization
  • Basic wounded transport: litter carry, buddy carry, lift/lower
  • Trauma care: surgical and extreme care. Specialty...make friends