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After my trip to northern Nevada where Bagstr had a fairly bad crash with a couple of deep cuts to his forearm it made me aware of how little I was carrying in the way of first aid supplies. So I started putting together a kit that should handle most basic mishaps on the trail. Then with the tragedy that occurred out in Ocotillo over New Years I got to thinking that taking a refresher course in first aid would be a good idea (I was a registered EMT in the late 70's but have forgotten most of what I knew). After looking into what was available I didn't find anything that really covered the types of injuries we are most likely to incounter on the trail. So I contacted WakeMedic who is a paramedic and asked if he'd teach a class on the type of first aid we need. He said great he's all in. So I'm looking to see who's interested in coming to a class. I'd hold it at my industrial building in San Marcos and it will be very low key and a fun time to get together an learn some important stuff. Date 2/25 Covered in First Aid OK here is the run down for the class. If anyone thinks there is something else we should cover let me know. Basic CPR with mannequin we will also use this to show the proper way to remove a helmet and when to leave it on. Basic wound care Trauma care Concussion Protocol Broken bones and how to treat and also how to recognize compartment syndrome that could lead to loss of limb First aid kits and what to carry We will also discuss basic trail safety, Radios Spot type devices and when to hit the SOS button Maps and I will talk briefly about some of the features on my Garmin Montana. Eddie is a long time paramedic and will be doing most of the teaching with a little help from Paul Bowers on radios and from me on Spot device. We would like an accurate count on who will be coming because Eddie will be bringing supplies for people to train on and I need to bring chairs and pizza. Bring your own beer or soda. Thursday February 25th show up anytime around 6 and we'll start the class around 6:30 ish. 185 Vallecitos De Oro San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This class is aimed at adventure riders who might be hours or days from medical attention. CiD Like This