This morning, we drove 56 km (35 miles) to Ramona, where I received trauma training meant to Stop the Bleed when injury severs an artery. The official, instructor-led class lasted about 90 minutes. Kit Fox Outfitters’ co-owner provided hands-on learning as part of the curriculum.
I will practice the techniques taught today so that they become muscle memory. Familiarity could make the difference between life and death in the event of a bleeding emergency, where seconds matter and being flustered and slow-moving is unacceptable. Practice makes perfect, as they say.
Cost: $10, which is a ridiculous bargain for the immense value of the content and instruction. I showed some appreciation by purchasing supplies, which include a couple of tourniquets.
My wife and I are making numerous preparations for the days that follow the November 5th Presidential Election. By all appearances, currently, about half the country will be colossally upset regardless the winner. Anticipating the possibility of violence, such as looting and rioting, I am improving my emergency medical skills, which would be as useful for injury from accidents.
I used Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to capture the Featured Image. Vitals: f/1.7, ISO 12, 1/250 sec, 23mm (film equivalent); 11:58 a.m. PDT.