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HomeSafeHome:  When an Emergency Knocks on your door. . .  |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 05:44:00 AM
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The beginning of the week started out like any other, busy with work, answering the phone and waiting on deliveries. Then it happened. . . a loud Knock at my door and a voice yelled out "UPS". Hmmmm, I did not hear the truck arrive in my driveway.
I went to the door and there stood our UPS Driver, shaking and bleeding at his ankle. . . he had crashed his truck a half mile down the road and needed help.
Well, all my first aid training kicked in and in no time at all we had the bleeding stopped, him comfortable and all the calls made that were necessary. It was an hour before the first person arrived to help him, another 20 minutes before the 2nd UPS truck arrived to offload his cargo and another 40 minutes before the tow truck arrived to take away the truck.
Looking back I realized just how much "stuff" I had on hand, never thinking I would ever "use" it. Very glad it was there! So my question to you, are you prepared for when an emergency Knocks at your door??
Joanna #566
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 06:01:32 AM
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WOW!!! Who would have expected that at your door. I am so glad that you were able to help him. My exhusband was a UPS driver. From the stories he would tell when he got home not many people would have done what you did.
Did you have first aide training? And, do you have a first aide kit or a farmgirl first aide kit?
I have a farmgirl one, that would be a great thread " What is in your first aide Kit".
Blessings,
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 06:19:10 AM
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I sure am! We have an emergency first aid kit put together by my dad who was an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) for 18 years and who now works for a Safety company. Hmm, speaking of which I need to get a first aid kit for my car.
I used to be the "dummy" for my dad's first aid classes so most first aid is second nature to me, but we were also required to take first aid classes and CPR classes (and pass) to graduate from High School.
You never know when something could happen. I am so glad you were there to help, Joanna!!
Alee
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 06:28:08 AM
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See...it's people like you that make John Q Public proud. I'm so happy you were there for him. You are a credit to our society. Good job!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 06:28:45 AM
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Yes, it would be a great thread.
To save the cost of a ready-made one, tell us what is in yours.
All I saw in the small home ones was things like small bandaids and aspirin, if ya know what I mean, it even had dry skin lotion...duh
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 09:30:30 AM
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Some first aid kits are better than others. You should always have a flashlight with an unopened pack of batteries (Batteries can burst if they are left in a flashlight too long so it isn't wise to store the flashlight with batteries in it)
Gauze pads (Best to stop bleeding, if you have the space have a couple of packs of these)
An ACE Bandage
Various sizes of Bandaids
Some sort of sterile rinse like saline solution
Ointment like Neosporin
Tweezers and a magnifying glass (good for getting out cactus spines!)
A package of sterile non latex examination gloves (Prevent blood born pathogen transmission and try to steer clear of latex since more and more people are allergic to it.)
Cloth Adhesive tape
Ipecac Syrup incase poison was injested
Cotton Swabs for cleaning delicate places like eyes and ears
Ziploc bags
Googles and or face shield if you have the room.
Rescue blanket (the silvery kind)
And if you are CPR certified you should have a CPR face shield so you can protect your body from disease while doing the Respiration.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 09:37:06 AM
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Mine has grown as the years go by, depending on what we are doing and where. We have a basic all around group of supplies like band aids, gauze pads, gauze strips, neosporen(sp?), Hydrogen peroxide, tweezers, you get the idea.
Then there is the "infamous" red backpack for winter. It holds everything needed to survive a snowmobile wreak in sub zero temperatures until help can arrive. As you can imagine, things like the all purpose hand warmers, blankets, matches, food. . . besides regular first aid supplies.
Need to replenish the car supplies, have a basic one for that too along with candles and blankets. It could be a while in the winter before someone finds you if you slip off the road. [Keep in mind there may be passengers, make sure there are enough basics for everyone)
I did my training years ago as a cub scout leader requirement. A six week course, So glad I did it!
One note of caution, be sure to take everything out of your kit at least once a year. . . things do expire. I do it by season, so whatever we are getting ready to do at least our emergency supplies are fresh.
I told my BF how I put our UPS driver onto the couch and made him recline while I rendered first aid to his ankle. Gave him the remote control to watch tv while waiting for help to arrive. Also gave him water to hydrate him. . . My guy said to me, you know you did not need to do all of that (with a smile, he was teasing me). . . I said, I only hope that if you were in this same situation someone would be just as kind to you in your moment of need. He just gave me a great big hug with his wonderful smile. . made me feel wonderful
Joanna #566
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 10:42:29 AM
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I'm ashamed to admit my first aid kit always consisted of a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and a box of bandaids! But like Alee, a family member became an EMT and we now have enough supplies to stock a small hospital!
I did better when the girls were small and we did a lot of remote camping. One thing that makes excellent pressure bandages are menstral pads.
Di on VI
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 11:41:59 AM
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Good for you, Joanna
Well...I'm prepared with a very good, comprehensive First Aid Kit...but I'm really not very qualified to use it.
I recently bought a book on First Aid treatment for the layperson, so I should be a little more informed after I read it. I've fixed up little boo boos for the neighbor kids, but nothing really life threatening or needing medical care at a hospital.
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 1:44:06 PM
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Good for you! Wonderful...and might I add, you should also have a first aid kit (along with stored dry/canned dog/cat/pet food and portable water bowls). You just never know.
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Originally posted by ruralfarmgirl
WOW Lucky driver he found you ~ I could have come up with a wet towel and a jar of mercurachrome~ Of course he would have had to fix up himself as I would have passed out from seeing the blood... All I can say is "what a lucky driver" he found you and not me.. LOL
I am cracking up, Rene!!! My dad used to put that stuff down his throat when he had a sore throat!!! I always instantly felt better when he pulled it out of the cabinet.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 1:45:08 PM
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Originally posted by FebruaryViolet
Good for you! Wonderful--wouldn't expect any less of a farmgirl....and might I add, you should also have a first aid kit for injured animals (along with stored dry/canned dog/cat/pet food and portable water bowls). You just never know.
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Originally posted by ruralfarmgirl
WOW Lucky driver he found you ~ I could have come up with a wet towel and a jar of mercurachrome~ Of course he would have had to fix up himself as I would have passed out from seeing the blood... All I can say is "what a lucky driver" he found you and not me.. LOL
I am cracking up, Rene!!! My dad used to put that stuff down his throat when he had a sore throat!!! I always instantly felt better when he pulled it out of the cabinet.
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 7:09:51 PM
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Jonni~ One of my favorite stories about Merurichrome is from Randy Travis~ telling about the time his brother shot himself in the leg and the bullet went clear though. Randy and his brother were teens.. His uncle, smathered the wound in Merurichrome and wrapped it in an old Tee shirt and sent them back out to "play".... UGH!! having a house full of boys,I can tell you.. you get to that point! LOL
Rene'Groom
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1669 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 9:07:01 PM
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Good for you Joanna!. That reminds me about 7 months ago my neighbor called early one morning around 5:30 am. She said that she was bleeding very badly. Hubby was working nights. So she was by herself. I slipped on my bathrobe ran over to her house went inside to see that an old scar on her upper arm had come off. Blood everywere. I stayed calm and noticed that the blood was bright red and arterial. The ambulance was on it's way . I had to stop the bleeding so I took my belt and used that as a tournaquite. and lots of pressure. I did slow down the bleeding but she passed out on me and I did what I had to. She's alive today and the hospital doctors and nurses said that I did a wonderful job. It does help to know frist aid. I was a surgical nurse for over 27 years and an EMT. Oh my the way my first aid kit has everything thast Alee mentioned and a few more items. BP cuff and monitor and sthescope sutures, neddleholder, hemostats and such. I'm glad that you were able to help the UPS manJoanna.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 12:22:24 AM
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Joanna, how lucky for the driver that you were prepared. I have to say that I'm ashamed to admit my emergency box is poorly stocked even though I've been a LPN for 32+ yrs. My bad habit is giving things away to my sons when they get hurt or sick and I run myself out of things and forget to restock. Shame on me and what a good reminder to all of us to get our kits in order. You just never know when someone might need help, including yourself. Give yourself a big pat on the back Joanna for a job well done.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 04:29:34 AM
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Thanks for the compliments everyone. I am heading into town later today to re-stock my supplies. Laurie, good thing you are a trained nurse and your neighbor was able to call for help before she passed out.
Thank god for folks like you! Rene', our hospital set me up with emergency supplies for my boys when they were little. . . we were regulars at the ER. one of them was always trying to be a super hero, trying to fly or climb or jump something they couldn't! LOL!! Boys, geeze. . . although I need to admit they got that from me.
My mother would laugh, I was the one in our family that always needed to head to the ER. . . they set my mom up with a special first aid kit just for me!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 05:21:36 AM
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That is awesome Joanna (and Laurie). I really need to get re-certified. I love how you went the extra mile Joanna, sounds like a farmgirl thing
Thanks for all of the tips on stocking a First Aid Kit, I need to go through ours and replace some items. Great thread!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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midwifee
Farmgirl at Heart
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Pamela
Sevierville
TN
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 7:24:30 PM
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Good question JoJo.
Almost all states have a website with lists of first Aide products we can have on the shelf just for an unexpected event. Those gauze bandages can be expensive but torn sheets, and clean wash cloths are very handy to stop bleeding and can be put in the car, a bag in the barn, you name it. Hydrogen Peroxide cleans well and is just pennies.
Did you know superglue works as well as suture material to close a cut. If the cut is smallish and not in a prominent place. (face)
My daughter took first aid for her lifeguard training and within two months we were the first car after a terrible accident. She was only 15 at the time and knew just what to do.
Make it a family event and everyone go to an American Red Cross class, the neighborhood will be better for it.
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
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melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 10:19:27 AM
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good for you!! and lucky for him
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 3:30:23 PM
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My mom is an ICU/CCU charge nurse, I learned alot from her, especialy growing up on a farm there were always accidents from minor to major. I am also a retired Vet sugical Tech, and its amazing what works with animals also works with humans in an emergency, besides having raised 4 kids. I have dealt with tractor accidents, ( my neighbors teen son had a roll over and his leg was pinned ), animal bites, another neighbors toddler was kicked by a horse in the chest and her heart stopped, , brought her back with CPR, ( thanks Mom for making me learn ) and of course everyday cuts, scrapes and blisters. I have 1st aide kits in all my barns, all vehicals including the tractors, and of course in the house. They have literaly been lifesavers, and I highly recomend all have 1st aide training including CPR certs.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 5:06:55 PM
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Has anyone ever heard that you can get into trouble if you are just a regular citizen and you administer even a bandaid at an accident scene? We came upon an accident last year and no one was injured other than scrapes and cuts but we were told we were not allowed to do anything of that nature. Unless of course we had some type of nursing or something. I can hardly believe it. What ever happen to being a good samaritan and isn't there something along the lines of a good samaritan clause or something?
God is good....all the time.
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