On the brighter side..............well I got nothin.

Though the order is wrong. Breathing comes before bleeding.

It is also taught ABC for airway, breathing, circulation.

In cases of massive blood loss, like with gunshots, circulation becomes more important.

https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2023/prioritizing-circulation-before-the-airway-in-trauma-may-improve-outcomes-for-patients-with-massive-bleeding/

or other medical setting, since intubation is not commonly available to a layman.

But I would agree that if there is massive blood loss, such as arterial bleeding, it should not be ignored. Get a tourniquet in place or hopefully to have more than one person rendering aid so packing and pressure can be applied.

There is a reason those are the top three as the lack of any control in any one category will lead to death.

Just to be clear that was a very long time ago. In the interim I have had training in a lot of things while I was in the military and various other positions that a person of my age might have.

Your responsibility in rescue operations is first to yourself. Do not endanger yourself, you are no good to a victim if you become one yourself.
Analyze the situation. Can you or the victim be further endangered by staying where you are, can the victim be moved to safety if necessary. Be aware that victims can become combative unintentionally. Fear does that.

What are the injuries you are dealing with…that dictates your next move. Minor bleeding can wait resolution if breathing has stopped. Major bleeding may have to be dealt with before breathing can be addressed. You can restart breathing, you cannot replace blood loss.

Check with your local Red Cross for real info on how to manage major and minor crisis. They have a wealth of experience.


Remember to directly assign someone to call 911 if you are not able to. Look at that person ask them their name and then directly tell them to call 911. You may have to yell at them, people freeze up in dire situations, especially fluid ones.

Lastly, but maybe most importantly, try not to freak out yourself, you can panic and let your adrenaline run wild later, as it surely will.

I am not an expert in any of this, but I have been in extreme circumstances and can tell you that if you have correct information and some minimal training you can make a difference in the outcome of an otherwise horrible incident.

I welcome any and all corrections to my thoughts on this.

Had an E3 who pointed, made eye contact and screamed at a Commander; "you!! Call 333! (our shipboard equivalent to 911).

Commander turned-two and made the call, no questions asked.

So much more effective than "somebody call 911'.

How sad ,that this country has become a disaster area.

Stop the bleeding. Check.
Restore breathing. Good idea.
Treat for shock. Huh? I don't think the Army had any training for us on that one.

They sound like great first aid steps, after a shooting, bomb, car accident, fall, many types of trauma.

It's way past time to ban the fucking guns and tell Alex Jones and the NRA where they can shove their "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED!!!" bullshit! This is insane that 25 years after Columbine, nothing has been done. The only solution the fuckheads have is "arm the teachers!!!". Stop it already. We can't keep living like this!

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have their own kids in private school?