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Players
from the Women’s Trowbridge Rugby team in England paused their practice
to intervene and help save the lives of people injured in a serious
traffic collision. There are some things we can learn from this August
8th incident, as reported by the Independent.
The Women’s Trowbridge Rugby Team was completing their regular training in a field opposite (SWNS) Photo from: The Independent
A Traffic Collision During Rugby Practice—
A women’s rugby team has been praised after its members used “boot laces as tourniquets” to save four people from a car crash they witnessed.
The Women’s Trowbridge Rugby Team were completing their regular
training in a field opposite when they heard the collision on Wednesday
(8 August) evening.
Rugby Team is Willing to Help—
Rushing to the scene to investigate, they found a
vehicle turned on its side which had been carrying four people—two of
which were just 16. Two had already managed to escape the scene, but the
driver and front passenger were still trapped inside.
With varying injuries, some of which were life-threatening, the team organised en masse to help in a decision that “undoubtedly saved lives.”
Organising the fifteen to twenty-strong team, the players mobilised to “triage the casualties”, constructing a “makeshift tourniquet from their rugby boot laces and players’ shirts” to treat a “catastrophic” bleed one of the passengers had to the arm.
Elsewhere, the players supported the heads of two other
casualties in case of spinal injuries, using foot mats, pieces of carpet
and a duvet to support the passengers and keep them away from the cold
ground.
Emergency Personal Arrive—
When the emergency services arrived, they were
directed to the scene by spotters placed on the main road by the group
and assisted in treating the passengers, “holding IV lines, torches and continuing their reassurance to the casualties.”
“Without their assistance this could have very easily been fatal. It was a fantastic effort by this rugby team in assisting”, Trowbridge Police said.
“It was humbling seeing members of public coming together in order to help out fellow citizens.”
Meanwhile, Trowbridge Senior Ladies praised the group for their bravery, labelling them “heroes.”
“They climbed over a barbed wire fence and crawled
through bushes of stinging nettles to provide lifesaving first aid to
the people in the car”, a statement posted to the club’s Instagram page read. “The team wishes all four people a speedy recovery!”
Some Observations—
The crash easily could have been “fatal” without the team’s efforts, police said (SWNS) Photo: The Independent
Preparing the mind:
First, we shouldn't overlook the ladies' willingness to intervene and
help strangers. Not everyone will pause what they are doing and help a
stranger. At the same time, there are times when we shouldn't get
physically involved in a third party incident. Have you thought about
what it would take for you to intervene in an incident? That's your
choice, and you should have a basic framework for how you decide to
intervene.
We see the team applied an improvised tourniquet made from boot laces
to the injured person's bleeding arm. Based on the article, I don't
know if the tourniquet was absolutely necessary or not. But that's
besides the point, and we will assume that it was a major bleeding
injury requiring more than direct pressure.
We also don't know if the boot laces actually were effective at
stopping the bleeding, if it slowed it down, or had any real effect at
all. Again, we will just take what the reporting says, and presume that
if the lades had not applied the boot laces as an improvised tourniquet,
the patient may have bled to death.
If you've determined what types of incidents you're willing to
involve yourself in, then you should have the best tools to succeed in
those situations. If it's self-defense, consider tools like a firearm,
or less lethal. Here, a medical intervention, you need proper trauma gear.
We see in this case; the team uses an improvised tourniquet we're
assuming worked and was the deciding factor in the patient surviving.
That's a lot of assumptions based on the limited detail. Nevertheless,
it shows that if you don't have proper trauma gear, the NEXT BEST thing is to improvise with what you have.
Improvisation is great, and we should be able to think and problem
solve in the heat of the moment. The problem is when improvisation is
your plan A. So carrying some trauma gear based on the injuries you're
likely to intervene in would be a wise way to prepare for the
unexpected.
Preparing with training:
Thinking about if we are willing to intervene and carrying the right
gear to respond gets us almost there. We need to learn the skills
necessary to apply both the concepts and gear to problem solve the
incident. In this case it seems like the team did well triaging the
patients.
Triage is just a fancy word for prioritizing treatment of casualties based on severity of injury and your ability to treat them.
I'm presuming that the rugby team has dealt with many injured people
suspected of concussions, broken bones or internal injuries. It seems
like this might have helped direct their actions, mainly: “Elsewhere, the players supported the heads of two other casualties in case of spinal injuries”.
If you carry a firearm for self-defense, you owe it to yourself and those around you to train and maintain at least a basic competency
with the firearm. You may do more harm than good if you bring a gun
into a fight and don't know how to both use it in a defensive context
and maintain control during the incident.
For medical interventions like this, training is pretty simple and
straightforward. Not only does Mountain Man Medical sell affordable and
customizable trauma kits, they also provide a free online training course that teaches how to use the gear to triage and treat a patient until EMS arrives.
Closing—
Kudos to the Women’s Trowbridge Rugby team for stepping up and
stepping in to help complete strangers. I presume most people reading
this have an inclination to help and defend those who can't help or
defend themselves. If we are willing to intervene with deadly force to
save someone's life, or pull off the side of the road to help an injured
motorist, shouldn't we also be able to take a moment to hold the door
open for someone, or give a kind word when we see someone hurting? My
point is if we are willing to do the big things to help, how much easier
should it be to do the small things? It's good for them, and it's good
for you too.
Moving into a new place can sure be an exciting process.
However, installing safety measures to safeguard it can seem like an
overwhelming task. But at the end of the day, you have to admit that the
installation of home security devices is crucial to your safety.
Cases of burglary continue to rise and dip in Toronto. So you need to
always be on an alert. It's best to contact a trusted locksmith in
Toronto as soon as you decide to boost your home's security
infrastructure. Given below are some of the most effective measures that
every new homeowner should take.
Door and Window Security
Locking your windows and doors is hands down the easiest ways to
safeguard your house against thieves and vandals. Remember that burglars
are always searching for easy targets. You forgetting to unlock a
window or door may just provide them what they wish. It's a great
practice to keep your doors and windows locked, both when you're inside
and outside your home.
You can also consider door and window sensors. These smart sensors
can detect if a window or door has been left open. There are also smart
locks that you can schedule to lock your premises at specific times
automatically.
Invest in High-Quality Door Locks
Just locking your premises is not enough today. You also need to
ensure that the locks on your door are not average ones. They should be
high-quality locks having a deadbolt. Such locks make it incredibly
challenging for intruders or burglars to break in.
Apart from that, take a close look at your door frames and hinges.
Are they old? Strong frames and hinges can easily endure a break-in. But
doors that are old and creaking only become a security risk. It's
always a wise idea to look for smart locks. You don't need to operate
them manually. Everything happens according to how you want it remotely.
Have Your Packages Delivered to a Locker
As the festive season arrives, you might be busy visiting your
friends and family members and purchasing gifts for them. Many people
tend to purchase gifts online. In that case, deliver your parcels to a
locker. It's a great step to ward off thieves from your places.
Apart from purchases, you shouldn't also forget to give your friends
and family the address of the locker who will get your parcels. It will
allow them to ship the gifts they want to gift to you there. Package
lockers also provide homeowners with safe storage space. Alternatively,
you can also request your post office to keep the mail addressed to you
on hold so that they don't fall into the hands of unknown people.
Invest in a Home Security System
One of the most efficacious methods to keep criminals from breaking
in is installing a home security system. Through it, you can get alerted
whenever there's been any instance of a break-in. It has been shown
that a premise that doesn't have a security system is thrice more likely
to experience break-ins. If a burglar happens to see any sign of a
security system at your house, they'll likely won't make it their
target.
Security cameras designed for home use add a new layer of protection
to your premises. You can get alerted of any movement on areas like your
yard through them. Window and door sensors will signal you if a person
is trying to enter your premises.
There's no need to think that you can only install these kinds of
systems at an exorbitant price. Today, there are numerous options for
you to explore. Many of them are affordable and can easily fit into a
standard budget.
Use Smart Lighting
Thieves and intruders like to work in the dark so that they can do
their job conveniently. But outdoor lights prevent them from doing
precisely that. These lights prevent them from moving towards a specific
area.
You might be one of those who leave lights in their home open when
going on any trip or occasion. But the problem with it is that intruders
are highly skilled in detecting if a house is empty in reality or not.
It's why smart lighting is so beneficial. They have sensors in them
that make the light illuminate the moment any movement is detected. They
thus catch the thief off-guard and scare them off. You can also adjust
the brightness based on the time of the day via a timer.
Apart from smart lights, you can also invest in outdoor security
cameras. It's an extra step in the direction of making your home fully
safe.
Final Words
No homeowner desires to fall prey to a home invasion. Keep the tips
given in this post in mind to keep your house and your loved ones
well-protected and safe. You can start small and build on your knowledge
of the various security products and their functionalities. It will
help you make an informed decision regarding the kind of security system
your house needs.
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