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Adam, Do a solo and exit right before her. I waited two years and finally my hubby and stepson both said they wanted to do a tandem. It was so awesome!! We went to the DZ during the week, it was very laid back, on the plane where my hubbby, his TM, my stepson and his TM, one other tandem and one other fun jumper. It was so cool to look over my shoulder and see my family on the plane!! I grinned all the way to altitude. Then I exited right before my hubby, flipped over on my back and watched him exit, I could see him the whole time in freefall. I didn't get to see my stepson exit cause they where out last. I hurried down under canopy and was able to be there when they landed, it was so much fun. Let us know how she likes her jump!! Karen
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Froggie, Sounds like the rope rescue course was great training. I would think that for people at the DZ the following scenerio's would be good to at least talk through, maybe on a rainy day at the DZ. 1. Responding to a hard landing 2. simple imobilizing techniques 3. How to stop bleeding 4. Cold stress (frost bite) 5. Heat stress (heat stroke) 6. Seizures 7. Asthma or breathing emergencies These are just a few off the top of my head, any others? Karen
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Last year an OB/GYN published an article in Parachutist about this topic, look at last years issues, it was a good article, pros and cons of jumping while pregnant. Karen
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Albatross, I'm from Chicago, I jump at a DZ thats out in the corn fields of Illinois, sometimes we have a quick response, sometimes it can take a little while for the paramedics to respond, (not that we have had to call them all that often). Next month I am training all the JM's and other staff in basic CPR and first aid, and for the JM's I am going to offer the Red Cross Course "When Help is Delayed". It is a really good course for lay people. Then my plan is to offer CPR and first aid to any of the fun jumpers who want to take it. That way we have a bunch of people trained. I think all DZ's should have some people trained in emergency response. Just an ole nurses opinion Karen
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Albatross and Froggie, Hope you don't think I was being a wet blanket on your ideas, possibly you should have two kits, one for everyone to have access to, one that only has basic first aid equipment, and one that EMT's or licensed people have access to. I have seen neck injuries caused by someones "good intentions" and would hate to see that again. I did a training last year at our DZ that talked about things you can use that you already have, if either of you would like a copy of that outline I'd be happy to forward it to you. Karen
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OK, I pulled out my Red Cross book and here is what they recommend in a basic first aid kit: Gauze Pads and Roller Gauze (assorted Sizes) Adhesive Tape Cold Pack Plastic Bags Disposable Gloves Bandaids (assorted sizes) Hand cleaner Small Flashlight & Extra Batteries Scissors & Tweezers Blanket Triangular Bandage Syrup of Ipecac (probably not necessary at the DZ) Antiseptic Ointment Activated Charcoal For a first aid kit for the DZ I would concentrate more on bandages, icepacks, something you can warm someone with, like a space blanket. Also, the scissors that come in pre-packaged first aid kits usually won't cut paper, so make sure you have good scissors. Also remember that you have things you can use on you, you have a canopy, that can be used to immobilize, cover up, provide shade, or be used as a protective barrier if you need to apply pressure to a bleeding wound. Anyway, thats a basic first aid kit, then add to it as you see what you need. Blue skies all Karen
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Froggie, Just for information for others, your DZ sounds like it will have it covered, but the American Red Cross offers a good course called "When Help Is Delayed", its for people who could find themselves in a situation where help is delayed for over 30 minutes, this could happen at some of the very rural DZ's. If you have a fax machine I can send you the stuff I covered last year at Safety Day, there is also a very good article in Parachutist last year on emergencies. I'll try and dig it out for you. Karen
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Froggie et al, just a word of caution when stocking a first aid emergency response kit. You as an EMT would know what to do with all that equipment, untrained people can cause more harm than good with a backboard, neck brace etc., I would just have a basic first aid kit, tell everyone not to move someone unless they are in danger of further injury and to just administer basic first aid until trained personnel arrive. Karen, (professionalbackground RN for 20 years, transport, ER and ICU)