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Self-Aid/ Buddy-Aid for the Prepared Citizen with Dr. James A. Rinkle, Houston, Texas
July 16, 2017 @ 09:00 - 18:00 MDT
$225Event Navigation

Introductory class (9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.)
We will cover the following topics and techniques:
- Applying bandages into wounds: use of clot promoting impregnated bandages to stop bleeding.
- Application of commercial bandaging and techniques for reinforcement of break through bleeding.
- Creation of improvised bandaging materials and techniques
- Use of pressure points to help control blood flow in wounds
- Discussion of available different models of tourniquets
- Storage, deployment and application of tourniquets
- Packaging and documenting a tourniquet placement
- Techniques to carry self-aide/ buddy aide materials
- Kit selection and adaptation to your daily environment
Hands on practical exercises will be conducted throughout the course.
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
Advanced Class: (1:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.)
The afternoon portion of the class will focus on these advanced lifesaving techniques:
- Chest wounds (Identification of potential injuries)
- Deployment of bandaging materials into thoracic / abdominal cavities
- Identification of respiratory compromise
- Selection and application of chest seals
- Does and Don’ts of chest seals
- Advanced pulmonary collapse and evaluation
- Basic placement of needle chest decompression
- Securing and re-evaluation of catheters
- Packaging and evaluation of patient
- Interacting with advanced care practitioners
- Kit selection and adaptation to your daily environment
Hands on practical exercises will be conducted throughout the course.
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
Instructor Bio:
Dr. James A. Rinkle M.D. FACEP
Owner: Dignitary, Executive and Emergency Medical Services
Specializations include:
- Internal medicine
- Emergency medicine
Emergency Medical Technician since 1989
Paramedic since 1993
Physician since 2003
Specific Tactical Training
- Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS)
- International School of Tactical Medicine
- Indianapolis SWAT school
- FBI SWAT school
- Harris County Sheriff SWAT school
Dr. Rinkle also has an extensive background working with State, County, and City Tactical Response teams.
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