Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 080



 



How did you get started in EMS? 



 



Sounds like you had a great foundation with your EMT? Haha



 



Podcast Outline: Hunting Safety & Medical Preparedness



Introduction





Brief intro of Logan (EMS/hunting background).

What is Swamp Marshal Archery and what do you do?

Charlie Kirk Shooting Medical Response



Control Bleeding

Seal chest/neck wound

Transportation? He was transported in an SUV to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, about 7 minutes away, a Level III Trauma Center; closest Level 1 was 44 miles away (50 minutes) at University of Utah Health Trauma Center in Salt Lake City









Planning & Preparation Before the Hunt





U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says that 14.5 million people hunt in the US each year. 



https://ammo.com/research/hunting-accident-statistics

1000 firearms-related hunting accidents each year; 100 fatal

3,000-4,000 tree-stand incidents per year

38 per 100,000 hunters are injured, compared to 5,127 per 100,000 for football, 201 per 100k for golf





Trip planning and letting others know your location.

Essential safety gear and medical supplies to pack.



Which kit is best for hunters?





Weather considerations and terrain-specific risks.



Hypothermia story from Logan















Common Hunting Risks & How to Avoid Them





Firearm safety reminders. Don’t underestimate risks of bows/arrows

Tree stand accidents.

Slips, trips, falls, and animal encounters.

Dehydration, hypothermia, and heat stroke. (EC Sports Code: Dietrich15)



 



Medical Emergencies in the Field





Handling cuts, sprains, fractures, gunshot wounds, and animal bites.

Evacuation vs. sending a member of the group for help



Questions:





What’s the best way to stabilize a broken leg if you’re alone?





Training & Resources





First aid training for hunters (Wilderness First Aid, Stop the Bleed, CPR).

Recommended books, apps, or checklists.

Where hunters can learn more.



 



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