Introductory Self / Buddy aide

If you or a loved one were severely injured could you save a life with your level of training and available equipment???? Can you deploy a tourniquet?  Do you know how to control bleeding?  How do you use pressure bandages?

We will cover the following topics and techniques:

• Applying bandages into wounds: use of clot promoting impregnated bandages to stop bleeding.
• Application of commercial bandaging and techniques for reinforcement of break through bleeding.
• Creation of improvised bandaging materials and techniques
• Use of pressure points to help control blood flow in wounds
• Discussion of available different models of tourniquets
• Storage, deployment and application of tourniquets
• Packaging and documenting a tourniquet placement
• Techniques to carry self-aide/ buddy aide materials
• Kit selection and adaptation to your daily environment