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Posted in Roy on Rescue • Sports Related • Broken Bones • Sprains • CPR for Providers

How Do I Know If It’s A Fracture or A Sprain?

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Hello Again,

A great question came in about how to tell if an injury is a fracture or a sprain or strain. This is a great question. In some cases it’s very easy to tell that a fracture is present. Like… bone sticking out of the skin! But if it’s not and there isn’t any deformity, it can be tricky. Check out this video blog for a more in-depth look on how to tell if the injury is something that needs medical attention or if it’s minor and can be managed right at home.

To read a bit more about the specifics, feel free to browse this link.
Fractures Vs. Sprains and Strains

Best Wishes,

Roy, RoyOnRescue.com


royonrescue@gmail.com

Posted in Pets and Animals • Preparedness • Roy on Rescue • Safety • Scene Safety • Environmental • Poisoning • Snake Bites

Snake Bites Part 2 of 2

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In Part 1 of Snake Bites we talked about the different kinds of poisonous snakes that pose a risk for serious danger. Remember we were talking about an Emergency Responder who who had emailed me? She helps out with California High Desert Racing and the medical response team and is having some issues with Poisonous snake bites and 35-45 minute response times. This due to being so far away from civilization. In part 1 of this response video blog, we took a look at the different types of rattlesnakes that are causing problems, how they might kill a person and how we as rescuers could make the difference between life and death. In this second part, we will get to the bottom of the correct treatment strategy in order to save a snake bite victims life and limb.

Posted in Pets and Animals • Roy on Rescue • Environmental • Hazards • Outdoor Emergencies • Poisoning • Snake Bites • Scene Safety

Snake Bites Part 1 of 2

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An Emergency Responder who helps out with California High Desert Races is having some issues with Poisonous Snake Bites and slow response times due to being so far away from civilization. In this response video blog, we take a look at the different types of rattlesnakes that are causing problems, how they might kill a person and how we as rescuers could make the difference between life and death.