What to do in an emergency?

Multi-power said:
Caesar on a cow is absolutely no problems
I could easily shoot a beast , bleed it and hang it no problems
It's human blood that's the problem
Mandy had a Caesar. with child no 1, I wasn't allowed in the room as I'd have been a hinderance
I've been on several first aid courses
I understand the basics and what should or shouldn't be done
I'm simply not able to deal with such stuff, but I know people who can help, I know to phone and ask for help
I'm also aware if I phoned for an ambulance the operator will be able to explain what I need to do
My own blood is no problem either, if I cut myself I just carry on, if it's serious I put a bit of paper towel on it with tail tape
If it's really mucky I know to put some iodine or blue spray on it
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I think you’re being hard on yourself.

A caesar on your nearest and dearest? You’re only ever going to be an observer in that situation and at one step removed, you’re free to feel those bloody, swoony feelings that make you feel helpless.

I wouldn’t like to observe a cow caesar (I’d feel every cut of the scalpel), but I don’t mind assisting in the process. When you’re in there helping you’re a participant not an observer so it’s a job to be seen through.

Similarly, if you’re faced again with a medical emergency you’ll probably be ok- phone 999 would be the main thing and tell them what’s going on. The person at the other end of the phone is the expert in medical triage: it’s THEIR job to advise you (a member of the public with minimal medical training) what you should or shouldn’t be doing. The rest is just pointless worrying.

You didn’t freeze last time when you chanced on an accident so it’s unlikely you’d do it next time. So long as you can call 999 and calmly describe the situation, that’s 90%of the help you can give.
 
When you phone 999, they ask you first if you want police, ambulance or fire. If unsure, ask for police and ambulance, and the police tend to get there first. They are trained to some extent and have first aid kits in their cars. They can then phone the ambulance and get it to hurry up if needed.
With the major smash outside my house, the police arrived within 10 minutes, the fire brigade within 20 minutes (to cut the car) and although two ambulances were called, only one turned up after nearly two hours. The police took the other injured person (and the mum of the driver who had been punched by the father of the lad trapped in the car). The police were brilliant, took over holding the lads head from me, organised everyone else without a fuss. The fire brigade were well rehersed and got the lad out without damage. Then we all stood around (me handing out biccies) to wait for the ambulance. One police lady had to hang about after everyone left to wait for the tow truck, so she got a cuppa and I swept up the debris as she did not have a brush in her car.
 
Old Boar said:
When you phone 999, they ask you first if you want police, ambulance or fire. If unsure, ask for police and ambulance, and the police tend to get there first. They are trained to some extent and have first aid kits in their cars. They can then phone the ambulance and get it to hurry up if needed.
With the major smash outside my house, the police arrived within 10 minutes, the fire brigade within 20 minutes (to cut the car) and although two ambulances were called, only one turned up after nearly two hours. The police took the other injured person (and the mum of the driver who had been punched by the father of the lad trapped in the car). The police were brilliant, took over holding the lads head from me, organised everyone else without a fuss. The fire brigade were well rehersed and got the lad out without damage. Then we all stood around (me handing out biccies) to wait for the ambulance. One police lady had to hang about after everyone left to wait for the tow truck, so she got a cuppa and I swept up the debris as she did not have a brush in her car.
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I'm not a fan of the police
I'd sooner the fire brigade turned up
They are professional, skilled, have great equipment and can actually get something done
 
Police could probably get anywhere faster as they're out and about on a shift. Fire brigade start from a fixed point each time (generally). Ambulance have various starting points but are busy so may not be at those places, could be anywhere.
 
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