By Cheri Sicard
The video below from Dustin and Leslie, aka Wayward Waggs, is an important one in that it could save your life or the life of someone you know. That’s because it covers dealing with medical emergencies on the road.
The time to think about preparing for medical emergencies on the road is BEFORE they happen. Therefore, the Waggs cover the emergency medical supplies they keep with them on the road at all times.
Before becoming a full-time RVer, Dustin was a combat medic in the Army for 20 years, so he does admit that the medical kit they carry is a bit more comprehensive than most. However, he is well-equipped with both supplies and knowledge to handle many medical emergencies. He makes the valid point that ordinary first aid kits that just contain some gauze, bandages, and a few aspirin are not going to cut it with the major injuries that can happen on the road.
The Waggs say that in their years of RVing, they have come across many accidents when they were the first ones on site before medical help arrived, so these supplies have been used.
Dustin says learning to use this equipment might seem intimidating, but it’s not so bad. In the video he shows you how, so be sure to watch. There is a treasure trove of important, useful, basic medical emergency knowledge packed into its short 20 minutes.
He recommends the Rhino Rescue trauma first aid kit that you can order from Amazon, as it contains almost everything you will need.
The kit contains a lot of first aid supplies, but Dustin says the three most important items are:
Again, watch the video as Dustin shows you how to use each of these pieces of simple yet essential equipment in a medical emergency. He also covers when and, just as importantly, when NOT to use them.
Other necessary emergency supplies not included with the kit
Dustin says a CPR or resuscitator mask is very important, but it doesn’t come with the kit. Once again, the video shows how to use it.
He says to always pack extra gloves in your emergency kit, too. Good advice in case you need to change them or so that others can help.
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Basic CPR course would be nice. Basic first aid course would be better. Having the necessary knowledge as well as the equipment makes it work.
Spouse says that we carry too big a first aid kit. Not getting rid of any of it.
The 2 most important things I carry in addition to a first aid kit are my RN wife, and a Garmin inReach Explorer Plus. Push the emergency button and the helicopter is coming to get me, anywhere in the USA.
If nothing else, at least carry a basic first-aid kit in your RV, car, or back pack. We also carry a small first-aid kit on the handlebars of our motorcycle. And know how to use the supplies in any kit carried. A tourniquet can do a lot of damage or it can save a life. Not everyone has to deal with battle ground emergencies if able to call 911. The ability to stop bleeding and knowing CPR can go a long way to saving a life. And before rendering aid to any person, make sure you first have their permission despite the Good Samaritan Rule, and once you start, there is no stopping until someone else takes over or unable to continue.
Thank you, Cheri! Not the sort of stuff that I ever want to use, but I agree that I do need to know it. I saved the video to watch later. Thanks again and safe travels! 🙂