Crutches . . . .
Misc. Medical Supplies
Something To Lean On
https://tracemypreps.wordpress.com/2011/11/16/something-to-lean-on/
No one plans to trip and fall–especially not to fall and get hurt–but we do. It happens faster than we can say “oops”. Most of the time we quickly (or slowly) get back up, check to ensure all our parts still work, and somewhat sheepishly go on. But sometimes you either can’t get up, or it really hurts when you do.
A little while back I was thinking --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---
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Crutches . . . .
Hat Tip: to 'Rick1', over at EHP-D:
Survival Skills: How to Make Splints And Crutches
https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2013/07/survival-skills-splints-and-crutches/
The loss of mobility from an injured foot or leg can be a dangerous proposition in a backwoods emergency. When you can no longer hike back to your truck, or walk back to a road, you are in real trouble, especially if you are by yourself. It’s times like these when your field medicine skills prove to be a great investment in self preservation.
(SNIP) ... While someone trained in medicine should handle the splinting duties, anyone with a basic knowledge can do a passable job, even on themselves. ... (SNIP) ...Once you’re done with the splint, it’s time to think about a crutch. ---CONTINUED---
Survival Skills: How to Make Splints And Crutches
https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2013/07/survival-skills-splints-and-crutches/
The loss of mobility from an injured foot or leg can be a dangerous proposition in a backwoods emergency. When you can no longer hike back to your truck, or walk back to a road, you are in real trouble, especially if you are by yourself. It’s times like these when your field medicine skills prove to be a great investment in self preservation.
(SNIP) ... While someone trained in medicine should handle the splinting duties, anyone with a basic knowledge can do a passable job, even on themselves. ... (SNIP) ...Once you’re done with the splint, it’s time to think about a crutch. ---CONTINUED---