[Humungus]

I am looking for any good first aid manuals that go beyond just trying to get the person to survive until the ambulance gets there.

Preferably something that contains instructions on suturing and things like that. Anybody have any recommendations?

 

[lrsu121]

"Wilderness First Responder" by Buck Tilton

"Medicine for the backcountry" by Buck Tilton

 

[DocYoung]

I am looking for any good first aid manuals that go beyond just trying to get the person to survive until the ambulance gets there.

Preferably something that contains instructions on suturing and things like that. Anybody have any recommendations?

When you start practicing for sutures, practice on a banana. Its a bit harder to do on a banana, but if you can suture one, you can suture skin easier.

 

[Humungus]

When you start practicing for sutures, practice on a banana. Its a bit harder to do on a banana, but if you can suture one, you can suture skin easier.

i've actually had practice suturing on pigs feet (coached by an MD). My main point of weakness is in the different types of knots. Also, I want to have an instructional on hand in case somebody has to suture me

 

[Humungus]

"Wilderness First Responder" by Buck Tilton

"Medicine for the backcountry" by Buck Tilton

thanks, I'll check them out.

 

[LRS 90]

Humungus,

Go to amazon and search for the books, I just did and they are dirt cheap, but used.:thumb:

 

[surgpa]

Special Forces Aidmans book
Amazon.com: US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook: United States Army Institute for Military Assistance: US ARMY: Books
or
Emergency Medicine by Tintinalli
Amazon.com: Emergency Medicine Manual: O. John Ma, David M. Cline, Judith E. Tintinalli, Gabor D. Kelen, J. Stephan Stapczynski: Books

 

[rvmiole]

i've actually had practice suturing on pigs feet (coached by an MD). My main point of weakness is in the different types of knots. Also, I want to have an instructional on hand in case somebody has to suture me

Quite possibly the most awesome thing I've heard all year.

Thinking of taking a disaster first aid class in my area--I do hope they allow me to suture pig's feet.

 

[Macguyver]

Id take a look at the Armys Combat Life saver manual, its basic trauma response, and its brought down to the 8th grade level. (no offense to anyone) Then that SF handbook is a good place to go from there.

 

[almac]

occupational first aid manual. has o2 therapy, spine board, arterial bleeding, etc.
unfortunately it doesnt contain suturing.
lots of info. you get one here in bc when you take the ofa course.

 

[torqued]

Humungus,

If you'd like to save some cash, you can download the type of material you are looking for here:

http://www.hesperian.org/publications_download.php

Someone here had recommended "When There is No Doctor" from the list and it has been an excellent resource. Of course, nothing beats a physical copy. Perhaps you could print it?

 

[carlgcs]

cool link, thanks

 

[Guardian]

United States Army

Army Field Manual 21-11

 

[Crash2]

Check out PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support 6th Ed Mosby Jems

 

[Jim]

http://www.survivalistboards.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=6

There's a lot of excellent resources in there :thumb:

 

[akraven]

I would not rely on a FM from 1976 for medical care. Too much has changed over the years. Beware some of the copies of the SF Manual that are out there. The old version which is still sold is from the 80's.

 

[oneasterisk32]

try these

http://www.paladin-press.com/product/Ditch_Medicine/Survival_Medicine (Ditch Medicine: pretty much what to do in the middle of no where, written by an experienced paramedic--includes suturing, etc)

http://www.paladin-press.com/product/Tactical_Medicine/Survival_Medicine (Tactical medicine)

http://www.paladin-press.com/product/Survival_Trio/Survival_Medicine (Three books on the same subject)


There should also be manuals in the downloads section of this site

 

[Hard Hittin 54r]

Here is a link to the Ethicon Suture Manual, this if from the People who make Medical Grade Sutres. It is excellent:

http://www.pilonidal.org/pdfs/wound_closure.pdf

Here is a link to a company that sells the basic tools for learning how to suture:

http://www.simulab.com/improve-suturing-skills

Hope this helps

HH54r

 

[helliott123]

I would not rely on a FM from 1976 for medical care. Too much has changed over the years. Beware some of the copies of the SF Manual that are out there. The old version which is still sold is from the 80's.

hahaha your warning will go unnoticed on this forum. most of the people, on here, use medical techniques and treatments from before the Bronze Age. 1976 is thousands of years more advanced then most of the medical advice given in the health section.





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i will give a +1 to your post.:thumb:

 

[Guardian]

Maybe Old is better

hahaha your warning will go unnoticed on this forum. most of the people, on here, use medical techniques and treatments from before the Bronze Age. 1976 is thousands of years more advanced then most of the medical advice given in the health section.

I suggested using Field Manual 21-11 : First Aid for Soldiers, due to the fact that it is very easy for those that are not medical professionals to understand. Also, it is directed to more combat injuries, which would be in higher occurrence WTSHTF.

The problem with newer medical manuals is that most of them are written for trained professionals and/or they rely on modern technology. Modern technology will not be widely available WTSHTF. Many people prefer older techniques, due to their simplicity and general effectiveness.