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Where can I find that kind of clasd

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Almost any community college.

Also, consider the LPN course. It's less than a year, and can be taken part-time and is rather cheap tuition-wise.

Keep in mind that many first aid books are outdated, and things that used to be in vogue are now considered dangerous.

An example is the old cut and suck method for snake bite. It's been proven that it accomplishes nothing, and will--quite likely--make the situation worse.

Another example is Ipecac syrup. This medication induces vomiting, which may be of benefit in a drug overdose or poisoning...yet evidence shows this medication to be very, very, very dangerous...and was rightly banned in the U.S. with the CDC's blessing.

Another example is suturing. Suturing is often neccesary, but people overestimate its importance. Many wounds actually benefit from being left alone after getting disinfected. Most of the time, a clean dressing, a bandage, soap and water, and perhaps a little iodine are all that is needed.

And so on.

Don't get first aid stuff until after you're trained. Getting trained first will save you money and time because you'll know what you need and what's excess baggage.
 
In addition to sutures/super glue/etc. to close up wounds, you need to know how to clean wounds and have the supplies to do so. Historically I think people died of infections at least as much as the wounds themselves.
 
the clean up is vital,one of the best things to have available in your kit is saline liquid to clean it up.
personally I have those ready made syringes with the stuff in it ( get it from work ).
In an emergency, I imagine one can use a diluted bleach solution to disinfect a wound.

It will burn like hell and probably irritate injured tissue, but I believe it would work.

Ignaz Semmelweiss discovered (in the 1840s, before Pastuer's germ theory of disease) that washing medical instruments and one's hands in bleach water (he called a "solution of chlorinated lime") would reduce sepsis (ie: blood poisoning) by more than 95% when helping a woman give birth.

I hope it never gets to this extreme, though.
 
I went into my emergency back pack and got out a bottle of something called " numb master " and tried it out for the first time . My main purpose for storing such stuff is to help the pain factor in case someone within my group need sewing up after motorized transportation doctors and hospitals are no longer available . Also in my kit is long forceps for removing bullets and such as well as surgical needles . -- My conclusion after using the " Numb Master " - It does help a lot but is slow acting , About 20 to 40 minutes after application seems to be when it has ultimate effect . -- I looked on E Bay and was taken back at the price of Numb Master . Perhaps it could be found over the counter cheaper , while stores are still operational . -- I have considered including Either in my medical kit for more serious surgery but am worried about what the results might be , so for have not added Either to my emergency kit . -- My daughter who lives in a house about 400 yards from mine is a nurse and on several occasions have borrowed my medical kit to administer medical help for neighbors for some serious stuff . As the kit makes it's travels , neighbors throw more stuff in it . I have had to go from a moderate size pack to a big pack and it is fairly full .
 
The thought of using Ether has come to mind several times. So far haven’t gone there, but maybe we should all consider it seriously now. There were implements in the old days they used to administer it. Would like to get my hands on one, instead of just covering a cloth with Ether and using it.
 
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The thought of using Either has come to mind several times. So far haven’t gone there, but maybe we should all consider it seriously now. There were implements in the old days they used to administer it. Would like to get my hands on one, instead of just covering a cloth with Either and using it.
I will throw out into the wind for advice or information on this old technology of using Either during the apocalypse . Probably more than just GeorgiaPeachie and I would consider adding such hard core preps into our emergency kit .
 
Buy DIETHYL ETHER | online store n2o3.com --- According to my research diethyl Ether is what is used for antiesthetic . A draw back though , the shelf life unopened is 18 months . I am still pondering on this purchase .

You coukd make your own. Ether is ethanol and sulphuric acid distilled together

Lidocaine comes in topical and injectable.
 
Is there any way to get our hands on Lidocaine?
I just tried to order some injectable lidocaine , so for the pharmacy suppliers are requiring a medical license . So I tried the vet route . Everything looked like the order was going thru but then they rejected my order and asked for a vet license . --- I will be leaving my survival grounds in a week or two and I may stop by the feed store and see what they may have available as I know they stock animal medications .
 
I just tried to order some injectable lidocaine , so for the pharmacy suppliers are requiring a medical license . So I tried the vet route . Everything looked like the order was going thru but then they rejected my order and asked for a vet license . --- I will be leaving my survival grounds in a week or two and I may stop by the feed store and see what they may have available as I know they stock animal medications .

Learn how to administer it and how much.
 
You can do more good with knowledge and no supplies than the other way around.
If we have the choice, we should improve both. (which I do as much as I can). Actual we can still gain the storage of medical goods easily. We have a lot of young mothers around who were working as qualified medical personell and stopped working due to family issues (which I will not question) But they have no interest in prepping. Well, I have the gear and now where to find the knowledge. I also listed the nearest adresses of doctors around. If I have to get their help - I know where to find them and I´m able to drag them to work.
 

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