I've sometimes said, "In the wilderness, there's no such thing as a day hike." If you're in a remote location, and out of cel phone range (or your phone dies), an injury, a sudden change in the weather, etc. can turn your hike into an overnight. So always have some minimal food, water, shelter, etc. on hand. I've been wanting to learn more about first aid, so Thanks for this series. You're off to a great start! I like how you laid out all the basic principles.
Wilderness EMT training is the best. If you can take care of yourself or someone else in the wilderness you can do it anywhere and even if you are in the middle of NYC, if your on hold to 911 for 20 mins you might as well be in the wilderness
Yeah. Had few accidents out in the woods, some of the places I frequent are quite remote, like, well over hour away from help even if helicopter is next to me when injured, and actually contacting the helicopter (or ANY help) is far from cerain...
Thank you for communicating the priorities. Turned on a light for me- I really shouldn't leave the house without my kit even if it sits in the car while I'm in a store or on the court. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
I was a corpsman in the Navy 99-04 and those skills are definitely perishable and need to keep them honed. I’ve just recently have been trying to get some training to refresh my skills. I was shocked at some of the things I have forgotten.
The thing I love best about your series is that even when I'm positive I will get something out of each one of them, regardless of prior training and experience I have in what the course covers. Thank you for your, and your team's, time and effort.
Hello Josh, from the San Juan Mountains of Colorado!! Our avalanche risk is through the roof right now, so, no snowshoeing with my dog today. It was a great afternoon to catch this video! Holy smokes....of all the stuff you teach, this is really one of the most important subjects! I am usually solo with my dog, so the importance gets amplified. As you hit it on the head, it is just a day hike until it isn't. There is a very slim chance that I would be lost as these gulches, peaks, and ridges are insanely easy to navigate off of. So....the most probable reason for me to go down is an injury. And then, depending on the injury, the 3 hour tour could turn into 24....easily! Being a bit old school, I still roll with the A, B, C,s of treatment. I really like your 5 B's too. Those are really what will slow down my day; possibly make it an unplanned night. I really need to take a hard look at your subject material and be able to transition it to my dog, as well. He is an adventure bound german shepherd; some version of the 5 B's could easily affect him, too. He had detected bears on 5 different times that I did not know were in close proximity; the closest being approximately 15 feet away. So, I will never leave my dog!! Have an awesome week....Happy New Years...and DOL!
These are some of my favorite videos of your very much looking forward to this series. You are truly a great teacher and I learning so much from your videos.
I’m a Wilderness EMT and TECC certified. I’m curious as to why you opted for PA instead of finishing the paramedic training. Thanks for your service and your instructional series.
I carried a first aid kit for decades, never needed it…until I did. Never got a scratch after 4 years in the Army but at 50 yrs old after camping for 40 years, I got a severe burn (and no, I wasn’t drunk, just having a bad night!) Pulled out the kit, wrapped my hand, had to pack up the next day and hike back. Full recovery, embarrassment only. These AT hikers that think you only need band aids and ibuprofen are nuts!
Eleven years and counting, I am still learning the ropes of my tropical environment. We have a lot of things in the Philippines never seen in the wilds of northern New England. Some of our critters are capable of giving you a serious bite. Respect nature and keep your distance is the motto. We have two varieties of spitting cobras. Both are small in comparison to large varieties like the king cobra but are well known for their more aggressive temperament. Josh, there is not much that can be done to treat without antivenom for the snakes I noted. I do hope you will include tips on whatever might buy time for a victim of venomous snake bites. We look forward to this series.
I am a retired medic. What you have said is completely right when in a combat situation. I have never used a tourniquet as a medic outside combat. Again, outside combat situation I have always been successful stopping the bleeding without the use of a tourniquet. In training we were always told when you put a tourniquet on, the patient will loose their limb at that location. You are right, loosing an arm or leg is better than loosing a life, but the use of a tourniquet should be avoided at all cost, if it can be. We have blood clotting agents available in today's world that is way beyond the tourniquet, works better, works faster without the loss of an arm. I am surprised the US Military has not gone to them instead. In a true emergency even instant potato flakes will work as a blood clotting agent. "Infection?" you ask, consider saving the arm or life vs an infection which can be fought later if it gets infected. I am not a Dr. and I have not played one on TV. I have never had to use the potato flakes, but my son has, and he says it works great. Again, in training, they cut the Femoral Artery on a pig, applied the blood clotting agent and it stopped in seconds, thus saving the life of the pig. (who was probably butchered later for good old pig meat.) In short the word 'tourniquet' is a swear word in my vocabulary, I don't like them, and experience says we don't need them. Blood clotting agents are available, and you can learn how to use them on RUclips, don't accept what I have said as training, or even a suggestion, Learn proper use through training somewhere else. I love your channel, and watch it often, Keep up the good work.
This is a series that is much needed! I think you should cover the top two reasons why people die. What can you do if you encounter another person in that situation? How can you buy them more time or stabilize? What could you carry to help a person in one of those two situations?
Would you recommend I carry a tourniquet for wild camping in the UK? I carry an israeli bandage, splints, etc. Im more concerned about breaks and strains while wild camping less so then a deep cut resulting in massive blood loss.
They take up so little space and weight and are so critical if you do need one that you should still carry one in my opinion. I hope I never cut myself deep enough to need one, either, but I hate to bleed out in the forest somewhere if I do when I could have carried something so small and simple.
Serious question to you OR the gp here: When your testing/training these rapid shelters that you make so well from your ponchos or tarps, what is your remedy for the bugs? I know this is a cry to be picked on in the comments 😂 I was a Marine for five years and I love tent camping, I understand how to suffer through things that aren’t fun. But seriously… when your doing this in the warmer months in Georgia and in the south-east do you just suffer through the bites? Hope this fits in your first aid realm Sincerely a guy who lives in the swamps of Florida and can only enjoy camping for 1 month out of the year or drive hours north to do so.
I've sometimes said, "In the wilderness, there's no such thing as a day hike." If you're in a remote location, and out of cel phone range (or your phone dies), an injury, a sudden change in the weather, etc. can turn your hike into an overnight. So always have some minimal food, water, shelter, etc. on hand. I've been wanting to learn more about first aid, so Thanks for this series. You're off to a great start! I like how you laid out all the basic principles.
Anyone spending lots of outdoors time should invest in a Wilderness First Aid and/or First Responder training. It’s worth it.
Wilderness EMT training is the best. If you can take care of yourself or someone else in the wilderness you can do it anywhere and even if you are in the middle of NYC, if your on hold to 911 for 20 mins you might as well be in the wilderness
Yeah. Had few accidents out in the woods, some of the places I frequent are quite remote, like, well over hour away from help even if helicopter is next to me when injured, and actually contacting the helicopter (or ANY help) is far from cerain...
Outstanding ! Many thanks !
Excellent!
A scout is always prepared.
Fully agree with every word you said.
We need to grow herbs that we use at our home for our own issues. Bravo Zulu Josh
Thank you for communicating the priorities. Turned on a light for me- I really shouldn't leave the house without my kit even if it sits in the car while I'm in a store or on the court. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
I was a corpsman in the Navy 99-04 and those skills are definitely perishable and need to keep them honed. I’ve just recently have been trying to get some training to refresh my skills. I was shocked at some of the things I have forgotten.
Good information, that is one subject everyone seems to not really pay attention to enough.
Really looking forward to this series! Thank you!
Good talk
Thanks
About time someone willing to make sense out of the fact sooner or later you will need some type medical treatment. Good job stepping up.
So timely as usual, Josh! Definitely looking forward to the series.
Good video Joshua , thanks for sharing , God bless !
The thing I love best about your series is that even when I'm positive I will get something out of each one of them, regardless of prior training and experience I have in what the course covers. Thank you for your, and your team's, time and effort.
Thanks Joshua
This should be a short but intensive course, including CPR, taught to all high school students, as part of a Health or PE curriculum.
Hello Josh, from the San Juan Mountains of Colorado!! Our avalanche risk is through the roof right now, so, no snowshoeing with my dog today. It was a great afternoon to catch this video!
Holy smokes....of all the stuff you teach, this is really one of the most important subjects! I am usually solo with my dog, so the importance gets amplified. As you hit it on the head, it is just a day hike until it isn't. There is a very slim chance that I would be lost as these gulches, peaks, and ridges are insanely easy to navigate off of. So....the most probable reason for me to go down is an injury. And then, depending on the injury, the 3 hour tour could turn into 24....easily!
Being a bit old school, I still roll with the A, B, C,s of treatment. I really like your 5 B's too. Those are really what will slow down my day; possibly make it an unplanned night.
I really need to take a hard look at your subject material and be able to transition it to my dog, as well. He is an adventure bound german shepherd; some version of the 5 B's could easily affect him, too. He had detected bears on 5 different times that I did not know were in close proximity; the closest being approximately 15 feet away. So, I will never leave my dog!!
Have an awesome week....Happy New Years...and DOL!
These are some of my favorite videos of your very much looking forward to this series. You are truly a great teacher and I learning so much from your videos.
Looking forward to learning something that we all need. Thank You!
Glad you're doing this
This is gold.
Very excited for this series...can't wait for the next installment!
Hello from Detroit Michigan brother 94/275 thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and GOD-BLESS
Dig the opening tune. Reminds me of Jalan Crossland.
Thank You Sir
I’m a Wilderness EMT and TECC certified. I’m curious as to why you opted for PA instead of finishing the paramedic training. Thanks for your service and your instructional series.
Great topic looking forward to the series Always top notch information
I carried a first aid kit for decades, never needed it…until I did. Never got a scratch after 4 years in the Army but at 50 yrs old after camping for 40 years, I got a severe burn (and no, I wasn’t drunk, just having a bad night!) Pulled out the kit, wrapped my hand, had to pack up the next day and hike back. Full recovery, embarrassment only. These AT hikers that think you only need band aids and ibuprofen are nuts!
Eleven years and counting, I am still learning the ropes of my tropical environment. We have a lot of things in the Philippines never seen in the wilds of northern New England. Some of our critters are capable of giving you a serious bite. Respect nature and keep your distance is the motto. We have two varieties of spitting cobras. Both are small in comparison to large varieties like the king cobra but are well known for their more aggressive temperament. Josh, there is not much that can be done to treat without antivenom for the snakes I noted. I do hope you will include tips on whatever might buy time for a victim of venomous snake bites. We look forward to this series.
I am a retired medic. What you have said is completely right when in a combat situation. I have never used a tourniquet as a medic outside combat. Again, outside combat situation I have always been successful stopping the bleeding without the use of a tourniquet. In training we were always told when you put a tourniquet on, the patient will loose their limb at that location. You are right, loosing an arm or leg is better than loosing a life, but the use of a tourniquet should be avoided at all cost, if it can be. We have blood clotting agents available in today's world that is way beyond the tourniquet, works better, works faster without the loss of an arm. I am surprised the US Military has not gone to them instead. In a true emergency even instant potato flakes will work as a blood clotting agent. "Infection?" you ask, consider saving the arm or life vs an infection which can be fought later if it gets infected. I am not a Dr. and I have not played one on TV. I have never had to use the potato flakes, but my son has, and he says it works great. Again, in training, they cut the Femoral Artery on a pig, applied the blood clotting agent and it stopped in seconds, thus saving the life of the pig. (who was probably butchered later for good old pig meat.) In short the word 'tourniquet' is a swear word in my vocabulary, I don't like them, and experience says we don't need them. Blood clotting agents are available, and you can learn how to use them on RUclips, don't accept what I have said as training, or even a suggestion, Learn proper use through training somewhere else. I love your channel, and watch it often, Keep up the good work.
Carry on please👂& 👀
This is a series that is much needed! I think you should cover the top two reasons why people die. What can you do if you encounter another person in that situation? How can you buy them more time or stabilize? What could you carry to help a person in one of those two situations?
Thanks, where can I get the shirt you are wearing? Always enjoy.
The wilderness in my country is as big as an American football field. If we get lost we only have to scream for rescue.
Would you recommend I carry a tourniquet for wild camping in the UK? I carry an israeli bandage, splints, etc. Im more concerned about breaks and strains while wild camping less so then a deep cut resulting in massive blood loss.
They take up so little space and weight and are so critical if you do need one that you should still carry one in my opinion. I hope I never cut myself deep enough to need one, either, but I hate to bleed out in the forest somewhere if I do when I could have carried something so small and simple.
Commotio cardis: never heard of it till Monday but seems like it could be a real threat outdoors away from emergency care. Do you carry an AED
Just remember MARCH
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Serious question to you OR the gp here:
When your testing/training these rapid shelters that you make so well from your ponchos or tarps, what is your remedy for the bugs?
I know this is a cry to be picked on in the comments 😂 I was a Marine for five years and I love tent camping, I understand how to suffer through things that aren’t fun. But seriously… when your doing this in the warmer months in Georgia and in the south-east do you just suffer through the bites? Hope this fits in your first aid realm
Sincerely a guy who lives in the swamps of Florida and can only enjoy camping for 1 month out of the year or drive hours north to do so.
Bug juice and/or smudge fires do the trick well enough
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Hi can army medic help someone in car crash but a marine cor medic can go to jail if treated same person
The link to the gear list is not executing for me.
Should be working now, had the wrong link in there it seems
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Yup - that fixed it, thanks
I clicked on this right away! Trust this more because you are not a doctor, lol.