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Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 080

How did you get started in EMS? 

Sounds like you had a great foundation with your EMT? Haha

Podcast Outline: Hunting Safety & Medical Preparedness

1. Introduction

• Brief intro of Logan (EMS/hunting background).
• What is Swamp Marshal Archery and what do you do?
• Charlie Kirk Shooting Medical Response
  • Control Bleeding
  • Seal chest/neck wound
  • Transportation? He was transported in an SUV to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, about 7 minutes away, a Level III Trauma Center; closest Level 1 was 44 miles away (50 minutes) at University of Utah Health Trauma Center in Salt Lake City

2. Planning & Preparation Before the Hunt

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says that 14.5 million people hunt in the US each year. 
  • https://ammo.com/research/hunting-accident-statistics
  • 1000 firearms-related hunting accidents each year; 100 fatal
  • 3,000-4,000 tree-stand incidents per year
  • 38 per 100,000 hunters are injured, compared to 5,127 per 100,000 for football, 201 per 100k for golf
• Trip planning and letting others know your location.
• Essential safety gear and medical supplies to pack.
  • Which kit is best for hunters?
• Weather considerations and terrain-specific risks.
  • Hypothermia story from Logan

3. Common Hunting Risks & How to Avoid Them

• Firearm safety reminders. Don’t underestimate risks of bows/arrows
• Tree stand accidents.
• Slips, trips, falls, and animal encounters.
• Dehydration, hypothermia, and heat stroke. (EC Sports Code: Dietrich15)

4. Medical Emergencies in the Field

• Handling cuts, sprains, fractures, gunshot wounds, and animal bites.
• Evacuation vs. sending a member of the group for help

Questions:

• What’s the best way to stabilize a broken leg if you’re alone?

5. Training & Resources

• First aid training for hunters (Wilderness First Aid, Stop the Bleed, CPR).
• Recommended books, apps, or checklists.
• Where hunters can learn more.

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