Jinx or Good Idea

[adrenalineIV 0]

New to the sport, have wilderness EMT, urban EMT. Considering having a jump kit in vehicle. A jump kit is basically the bag an EMT takes everywhere, maybe a backboard on the roof rack as well?

I am going to be a jinx by having some vital equipment to saving asses or is it a good idea?

[lifewithoutanet 0]

I think it's definitely a good idea.

I have a trauma bag, head immobilizer and collapsible stretcher. I haven't been carrying them on urban jumps because if the shit is really that bad, I'm calling in the pros for any severely injured member of my crew. I'll probably start carrying it at all times now that I think about it. Otherwise, I bring it to Twin (keep it on the boat when Don's out) and it will be in my car in Moab for the T-Boogie.

What I do lack is the formal training to use it all. I've gotten some basic training from EMT/P friends and just have to find the time to take a proper course. Work's a bitch.
-C.

Edit for clarity.

[cornishe 0]

Collin, don't forget we also take a paraplegic where ever we go. Wait, is THAT a jinx?


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Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE

[pBASEtobe 0]

At this point it only seems to be a jinx on me.

[lifewithoutanet 0]

Don't forget that we take you, too, and you're kind of crippled at the moment. Take that into consideration w/ recent events and I'd say that cripples are good karma.
-C.

[lifewithoutanet 0]

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At this point it only seems to be a jinx on me.

We'd take you more if you weren't such a whiny crybaby about 'sleep'.

-C.

[TomAiello 26]

It's definitely a good idea. You might also want to throw in some basic climbing gear for self-rescues.

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
SnakeRiverBASE.com

[460 0]

where do i get this stuff? there have been times where it was desperately needed, especially the collapsable stretcher.

Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174

[lifewithoutanet 0]

Here's what I have. It ain't cheap, but neither are the alternatives.

Stretcher

Trauma Bag

Head Immobilizer

-C.

[DexterBase 1]

There's usually a trauma bag floating around at the Turkey Boogie.

There's no such thing as a jinx, but there's such thing as a busted up BASE jumer. We can do a lot more with a trauma bag than without one. If you own one, and have the training to use it, there's not really much excuse to not have it at least in the car.

I think if you're going to have a spineboard that's cool, but at the very least consider getting a Kendrick Traction splint (or two) because they truly kick ass. Go heavy on splinting materials. SAM splints are rad, but have some serious splinting material in there. Pre-padded boards to splint large bones are always nice, particularly if we're not calling for a rescue but someone did a tib/fib and we're going to carry them down a talus to a car. Bone ends moving around can make that unpleasant, I've heard.


Added: Is there really an interest in BASE specific, compact, (jumpable?) trauma kits?

[skyflyingbecca 0]

Fantastic idea!

It seems like things always go wrong when I'm not prepared. Maybe having all that equipment will ward off bad luck.

Think about how you'll feel when you are on a jump, something goes wrong, and you left your bag at home. Think about how much easier it would be to bring someone out of a small canyon with a backboard vs. without one, even if spinal immob. isn't needed.

The first day you're missing something vital that could've helped your buddy out will answer that question! Plus, being certified, you have the same training as the authorities, and especially in BASE, the less you have to call them, the better.

If someone breaks a bone, twists an ankle, or has another BLS injury, all you need is proper training, a backboard, splints, and a couple jumpers. Carry out your buddy, put him in the car and drive to the hospital. The hospital doesn't call the cops unless a crime (usually against another person) has obviously been commited. And if you're not worried about the law or calling EMS, think about the $400 ambulance bill you'll save your uninsured ass.

Disclaimer(to any idiots who might be on this board that shouldn't be): Do not hesitate to to call EMS if it is needed! Do not attempt to provide care you are not trained and currently certified in. The good samaritan law will not protect you unless you are current and certified.

FYI: A BLS injury does not include loss of or altered level of consciousness, moderate or severe bleeding, penetrating or blunt wounds to the chest, or anything else you think might be serious!

"I know it's friday night, but come on. Surely there's something better to do than yell at people on the internet?" - Tom A.

[RhondaLea 4]

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where do i get this stuff? there have been times where it was desperately needed, especially the collapsable stretcher.

Four months ago in this forum.

If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

[lifewithoutanet 0]

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Is there really an interest in BASE specific, compact, (jumpable?) trauma kits?

I for one am interested, but I've been waiting to put one together until I had some better training and could figure out what I want to carry.

-C.

[cornishe 0]

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Added: Is there really an interest in BASE specific, compact, (jumpable?) trauma kits?

I always jump a fanny pack containing 2 condoms, 1 tube of astroglide, 1 rubber chicken head, and 2 latex gloves.


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Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE

[DexterBase 1]

See guys? This is the kind of input I need to make this idea fly.

[lifewithoutanet 0]

And whenever you jump alone, the fannypack comes back empty.
I think I know why you're limping.
-C.

[pBASEtobe 0]

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We'd take you more if you weren't such a whiny crybaby about 'sleep'.

I know, I am such a sissy aren't I?

You'd think with all that beauty sleep I get that I'd be much better looking.

[FIREFLYR 0]

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Don't forget that we take you, too, and you're kind of crippled at the moment. Take that into consideration w/ recent events and I'd say that cripples are good karma.
-C.

On this note I would like to offer my services,at a small fee ofcourse
better get them quick as I plan to be back in the air soon.
~J
edited to add, I'm also a certified EMT and bartender, so I can treat even the minor injuries...my kit includes a few Vicodan and a bottle of single malt.

"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest"
"There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act"

[TomAiello 26]

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...all you need is proper training...

Chad, weren't you talking about giving a class at the Turkey Boogie?

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
SnakeRiverBASE.com

[hemphog 0]

ta hell with that jinx crap. Better to have and not need, then forever say "what if?"

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[cornishe 0]

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Chad, weren't you talking about giving a class at the Turkey Boogie?

I can give a class too with my emergency kit. I can also give an advanced course and show proper use of a spatula.


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Abbie Mashaal
Skydive Idaho
Snake River Skydiving
TandemBASE