Man uses 1st aid learned in Americas Army

"Also of note, Galvanek is additionally proficient in the art of scrubbing toilets with toothbrushes. What a game! "

I giggled.

That's a ploy.

There is no way someone would be that calm and think of a video game.

Or he's addicted.

Linus wrote: It's basically common knowledge. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know to apply pressure to a wound and elevate it. The only reason they teach you the stuff in boot is so you A) Have situational awareness (Dont stand up while being shot at) and B) Get used to thinking under pressure. First aid really is not that hard.

Im sure that the fact that people all arround might be Injured or Maimed in combat has little to do with it. And you wonder why you get all the "LOL 2 Weeks" jokes

Linus wrote: Evil... it's one thing to teach how to apply a tourniquet in battle, it's another thing to do something so common knowledge as "apply pressure to the wound". It's one thing to say "Don't push on a stomach wound", it's another completely to say "swipe burning chemicals AWAY from the face". Again, basic first aid is not hard and anyone who says different is an idiot.

It's not hard, but a great many people don't know it. It's by no means 'common knowledge'. First aid is by no means instinctive, it's trained. Don't dismiss the usefulness of first aid training.

It's a really crappy game.

The training was cool though, and was the only part of that game that was well done.

You simply cannot say that direct pressure to the wound is not common knowledge.

Yes, people do stupid things in emergencies, which is why when taught in the military, they do it under stressful situations so that you get used to it. (Actually, it's probably better to say *expect* it)

Again, most of first aid is basic, the reason why people suck at it is because they suck under pressure and their brain quits functioning.


CPR is something different, that's not basic first aid and that has to be taught. Same with tourniquets. And again for the 4 life saving steps (Start the breathing, stop the bleeding, protect the wound, treat for shock)

But damn, putting a pressure bandage on a wound?

Edited by Linus - 18 January 2008 at 10:37pm

Seriously, you're acting that childish? I expect it from Chewp and USAF, but not you. Even with our disagreements, you've never stooped to that level.


But you know, I'm apparently only allowed to have an opinion when someone else can force a change on me. Yeah... that makes sense.

Edited by Linus - 18 January 2008 at 10:52pm

Skillet42565 wrote: It was hilarious. You're being a stubborn fool.

So you're saying applying pressure to a cut is not common knowledge?

"This guy is bleeding more than the other guy, I should help him first. Hmm, he is missing 4 fingers and has a small cut on his leg... the hand needs to be helped first."


Hard?

Edited by Linus - 18 January 2008 at 10:59pm

Linus wrote: Seriously, you're acting that childish? I expect it from Chewp and USAF, but not you. Even with our disagreements, you've never stooped to that level.

You're right. Maybe it should be an indicator when even I've grown that annoyed with the constant not-so-subtle 'back in boot' mentions.