Category Archives: RoyOnRescue Personal Responses

This is the section where occasionally Roy feels a personal video response would be more effective than simply writing a reply. It is Roy’s desire to respond personally to every comment and feedback but unfortunately there just isn’t enough time in a day. Roy will try to respond as quickly and appropriately as possible and really appreciates the RoyOnRescue community and hopes that more people will feel free to ask questions and offer comment. Any feedback about the likes or dislikes of this category are much appreciated from the whole RoyOnRescue.com team.
Posted in Roy on Rescue • RoyOnRescue Personal Responses • Training Questions • AED • CPR for Instructors • CPR for Providers

Can Anyone Use An AED?

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In this mobile vlog, Roy wanted to address the AED question asked by two different people at almost the same time. Though there may be slightly different legal rules in the U.K. Compared to the U.S., both countries follow closely related ILCOR recommendations/guidelines. Always check your local laws to be sure, but in this episode, Roy addresses what the 2010 guidelines changed and why you can probably use an AED without any formal training. Let him know what you think of his more mobile format. He’s trying a new app that would allow him to record and post from almost anywhere and anytime. Not as finished as the in-studio videos but let’s him be more efficient. He will use the other format too but will sneak in some simpler ones when time is crunched. Your comments will be appreciated. Send comments to: royonrescue@gmail.com.

The RoyOnRescue Team


 

Posted in Roy on Rescue • RoyOnRescue Personal Responses • CPR for Instructors • CPR for Providers • Environmental • Hazards

Part 2 How To Survive In The Wild…A Follow Up To Comments

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There was such a great response from the last episode covering life threatening emergencies in the wild, Roy decided to record a “Part 2” response that expounds on a couple of the comments.
Are there any medications that may save a heart attack victim’s life in the wild? and, If I’m asthmatic, is there any thing I can do to increase my chances if I’m away from civilization. Be sure to watch this follow up episode to put the pieces together on how to survive in the wild.

So, don’t stop having fun and living life to the fullest, but if you’re going to go out into the wild, make sure you’ve got a game plan for surviving unexpected events.

Posted in Roy on Rescue • RoyOnRescue Personal Responses • CPR for Providers

Get This Car Off My Chest!

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In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy received a question from an EMT student who was trying to learn more about traumatic asphyxiation. The EMT student wanted more information about this traumatic injury. Many times these injuries happen as a result of a very heavy object dropping onto a persons chest and trapping the person under it’s weight. It’s important to recognize the emergency and take action right away. You won’t want to miss this episode of RoyOnRescue.

Posted in Roy on Rescue • RoyOnRescue Personal Responses • Allergic Reaction • Asthma • Epi Pen Use • CPR for Providers

Allergic Reaction and No Epi Pen!

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I received another email from a person asking: “What are basic first aid measures for a serious allergic reaction if there is no epi pen available? I watched your training video in your library at ProFirstAid.com but I can’t seem to find an answer.”

Thanks for your answer,
C

Thanks for the question C. I thought this was a good question and a situation which no one wants to find themselves. So I decided to reply back and include it into the RoyOnRescue.com blog response. I hope it helps.

Here’s my reply:

Dear C,

Other than immediately calling EMS/911, if at all possible, let the person rest in position of comfort.
Some of the things that are indicated for first aid providers are:

1. Watch for signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions like difficulty breathing, itching, hives, swelling, sore throat, anxiety.

2. Remove victim from anything that would aggravate or worsen the symptoms.

3. Give supportive care like rescue breathing, CPR, shock treatment etc when indicated.

4. If at all possible, identify what it is that gave the person their serious allergic reaction and avoid any further exposure to it.

This is not a prescription but simply something that I would do. I always like to have liquid diphenhydramine(Benadryl like antihistimine) on hand that can be taken as prescribed on the container or per doctors order. If I did not have a prescription for a “rescue inhaler” like albuterol or didn’t have an allergy response kit prescribed and filled from my doctor I would really emphasize doing so, and then keeping it up to date as the epi pen and other medications could expire and be useless.

Remember, recognizing the early signs of an allergic reaction and activating EMS/911 as soon as possible is critical. Time is of the essence. Oh! And if you think you may have an allergy, or have ever had a severe allergic reaction, you should be sure to contact your medical professional and get a filled prescription for an emergency allergic reaction kit, AKA: bee sting kit.

I hope this helps, and best wishes.

Roy

Liquid Antihistimine Benadryl

Posted in Roy on Rescue • RoyOnRescue Personal Responses • Training Questions • CPR for Providers • Trauma

Follow Up Comment to Chest Injuries and CPR

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I received a question from a person who after watching the “Chest Injuries and CPR” video blog asked:

Dear Roy,
Reading your letter, I would agree if the injury is just soft tissue injury. However if a # is suspected, It would be dangerous to do CPR as the # might or will puncture the lungs and cause immediate death, if immediate intervention is not available.
Kindly comment.

Bent Steering Wheel From Drivers Body

Here is my response:

Hello,

Regarding your question about Chest Injuries and CPR. It’s important to make a distinguishing point whenever we talk about CPR. When a person is in need of CPR, it means that the person is in cardiac arrest. This is to say that they are unconscious, not moving, not breathing normally. If this is the case, they are presumably in cardiac arrest or in a state that justifies Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

If the person needs CPR, this means that they are clinically dead. If the victim does not receive CPR, they will simply graduate to permanent death otherwise known as biological death(permanent).

This is why, regardless of the chest injury, if the person is “dead” or in need of CPR, compressions are to be given per the American Heart Association guidelines even if the complications could include those of punctured lungs, lacerated organs, or bruised/punctured heart muscle. This would be based on the theory that a person in need of CPR is already dead and will not be harmed more even if there are negative side effects from providing chest compressions. If a person remains dead, surgery is not an option but if the person is resuscitated with CPR, and alive at the hospital, we have an opportunity to fix the injuries that may have been aggravated by doing CPR.
If however, the person is awake, is breathing normally and therefore does not appear to need CPR, it would be correct that chest compressions and CPR may complicate the already damaged chest and complicate the victims injuries. As soon as the victim becomes unconscious, is not breathing normally and now appears to need CPR, Emergency Services would be contacted and CPR would be initiated regardless of the injuries of the patient.

I appreciate the question and hope that this clarifies any confusion caused by the article. Please don’t hesitate to email me again if you would like to continue dialogue on this subject.

Best Wishes,

Roy Shaw, RoyOnRescue.com
royonrescue@gmail.com

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RoyOnRescue Personal Message to Rescue Three Team

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Hello Rescue Three and everyone who volunteers in order to form a life saving team of rescuers for the racers of the California high desert region.   I wanted to send a video reply to tell all of you how proud I am of your commitment to the racers and the welfare of everyone who participates in off-road sports.  It sounds like your team was founded back around 1976 and I’m sure that the founders are proud of the tradition you’re upholding.

I was made aware of your rescue team because of a question asked about Snake Bites and long response times due to rough terrain.   This was a great question and I believe that many other rescuers will benefit in some way from the information that was obtained by doing a blog on that topic.

In sending a video message reply in hopes that technology will bridge the distance gap and create a more face to face relationship for rescuers around the world.  I hope you find this video message a bit more personal and connecting.

Best wishes and keep up the great work.

Roy Shaw, EMT-Paramedic
RoyOnRescue.com

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