The call has been made. The rescue team has told you they are on their way, and that it will be about four hours before they reach you: they have to gather, drive to the road head and walk in, and cloud has ruled out the helicopter. Your casualty is splinted, wrapped and lying in a group shelter. Now what? Four hours is a long time to sit and wait.…
In this lesson
Prolonged field care: monitoring and recording
What to record
How to count
How often
Reading the trend
Handing over
Comfort and care during a long wait
Psychological first aid and morale
Building a first aid kit
The Casualty on the hill event
Check yourself
Key points
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