Category Archives: First Aid

Posted in Roy on Rescue • Choking • CPR for Providers • Special CPR Conditions • Wheelchair Emergencies

They’re Choking And I Can’t Get Them Out Of The Wheelchair!

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Maybe you work with patients that are wheelchair bound and may, at times, be too large or have disabilities that limit your ability to get them out of the wheelchair in a hurry. Especially when they begin to choke during meal time. I received a phone call message regarding this very situation and though we had a great discussion about what to do for the patient over the phone, the person I was talking with thought it would be a great idea for it to be made into a video training. So, here you go Maria! I hope it helps.

Best Wishes,

Roy

Posted in Roy on Rescue • Concussions

Can People In Shock Still Be Conscious? Stages of Shock

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In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy Shaw, Paramedic answers a question that came in this week that read.

“Is it true that conscious victims can also go into shock?  And if so, is comforting and re-assuring the patient important?”

~R

I thought that these were fair questions and deserved a RoyOnRescue explanation… video style.  So be sure and watch and let me know if you have any further questions.

Best Wishes,

Roy

Posted in Roy on Rescue • CPR for Instructors • CPR for Providers • Trauma

Why CPR During Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Doesn’t Work Very Often

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In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy talks about why cardiac arrests secondary to traumatic injuries, especially rapid deceleration accidents are so hard to resuscitate.  Roy goes a bit  more in depth about how every deceleration or rapid acceleration accident really is more like three different collisions.  Car hits wall, body hits car and organs hit inside of the body…that’s 3.  Now take a closer look at how it happens in this episode of RoyOnRescue.

Posted in Roy on Rescue • Airway • CPR for Instructors • CPR for Providers • Choking

When A Person’s Choking, How Do I Know When It Comes Out?

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In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy answers a question that came in via email regarding a situation where the person did the abdominal thrusts but the object did not come out to the best of their knowledge. Should they keep doing chest compressions or is there something else that can be done to get the foreign body out of the victim’s airway. Be sure to watch this episode to get the answer.

 

Posted in Roy on Rescue • CPR for Instructors • CPR for Providers • Impaled Objects • Trauma

CPR With A Knife In The Chest?

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Hello Everyone!

On this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy answers a question that came in some time ago about how to do CPR if the person has an object imbedded in their chest.  Roy sheds some light on the simple yet affective way to rescue without causing harm to yourself and to the patient.  If you’ve ever wondered what to do if a person had a knife in the chest and was in cardiac arrest, you’ll want to watch this video blog.

RoyOnRescue Team

Posted in Medical • Illness • Roy on Rescue • Diabetic Emergency • Hyperglycemia • Hypoglycemia

Overcoming Diabetes Part 2 of 2 Interview With Clint Crabtree

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This is the concluding episode of the interview between Clint Crabtree, MMA Champion, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and Owner of Grand Rapids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  In this final part of the interview with Clint, he explains in more detail how he manages his diet combined with exercise and how it’s redefining the way we think about living with diabetes type 1 or type 2.  If you have diabetes, want to prevent diabetes or maybe know someone who is diabetic, you won’t want to miss this final part of a very enlightening interview.

 

 

Posted in Holiday • Roy on Rescue • Environmental • Trauma

Turkey, Road Rage and Trauma Oh My!

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What does Turkey, Trauma, and Road Rage have in common? Black Friday! In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy shows how crazy it can be when waiting in line for that “perfect” gift that one could just die for?

Don’t miss this episode of RoyOnRescue where Roy sheds some light on how to stay safe while getting those Black Friday bargains.

Posted in Medical • Illness • Roy on Rescue • Diabetic Emergency • Hyperglycemia • Hypoglycemia

Overcoming Type 1 Diabetes Interview With Clint Crabtree, Mixed Martial Artist

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RoyOnRescue has the honor of interviewing a local Mixed Martial Arts champion, Black-Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and owner of a thriving BJJ/MMA and Health Improvement gym. When I met Clint Crabtree he was at the very beginning of his diabetic diagnosis. It didn’t take me long to realize that in everything Clint does, status quo is not an option. In this part 1 of 2 part interview, we hear how Clint has not only overcome a near death experience but has actually found a way to use only a fraction of his insulin and has baffled his doctors on how he has stayed so healthy as a “brittle” insulin dependent diabetic. You’ll want to be sure to watch this episode.

 

 

Posted in Roy on Rescue • Safety • Scene Safety • Environmental • Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy talks about the possible dangers of Carbon Monoxide gas in the home and garage and how it can occur, how to recognize it and how to prevent it. With the cold weather on it’s way, you won’t want to miss this good reminder about a possible silent killer that can be prevented.

CDC reminds us of some of the basic ways to prevent this from happening.

 

How can I prevent CO poisoning from my home appliances?

  • Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
  • Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) indoors. Although these heaters don’t have a flame, they burn gas and can cause CO to build up inside your home, cabin, or camper.
  • If you smell an odor from your gas refrigerator’s cooling unit have an expert service it. An odor from the cooling unit of your gas refrigerator can mean you have a defect in the cooling unit. It could also be giving off CO.
  • When purchasing gas equipment, buy only equipment carrying the seal of a national testing agency, such as the American Gas Association or Underwriters’ Laboratories.
  • Install a battery-operated CO detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm

In Depth CO Poisoning Info From the CDC

Posted in Medical • Illness • Roy on Rescue • CPR for Instructors • CPR for Providers • Strokes

What’s The Difference Between A TIA(Transient Ischemic Attack) and A Stroke?

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In this RoyOnRescue videoblog I answer a request to expound on TIA’s or Transient Ischemic Attacks.  I found a great definition at this link.

This “mini stroke” can last from a couple of minutes to around a half hour and looks and acts like a full blown stroke.  Take a look at this RoyOnRescue post to learn the difference and what you should do if you come across someone who shows these signs and symptoms.

 

Best Wishes,

 

Roy, RoyOnRescue.com