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Civilian first aid kit: a combat physician told what she should be in case of shelling (video)

The Ukrainian army has already successfully switched to NATO standards in first aid in battle wounds, says the acting combat medical physician Vladimir Volikov. Hemostatic remedy in the form of turnstile, bandages and gauze for dressings, hydrogen peroxide, soft tires for fractures, "ibuprofen" for anesthesia and "paracetamol" paired for reinforcement of each other and wound treatment agents should be in every civilian Home first aid kit in our wartime.

Vladimir Volikov gave such tips in an interview with focus. According to him, in addition to the first aid kit, everyone should also use the filling properly, so it is important to take free first aid courses that many volunteer organizations now conduct. For example, courses in which Vladimir Volikov participates only 72 hours.

At this time, it is enough to master the rescue actions by NATO protocol in terms of first aid, so as not to get lost and have a full idea how to act in certain injuries and to save the life of yourself and others. In general, the military physician says, the Ukrainian army has already successfully switched to NATO standards in first aid in battle wounds.

All military doctors trained in NATO protocol about first aid, consisting of clear instructions for how to act and not get lost in injury or assistance to the brothers. Instead of outdated jutes, which are scattered in the heat or cold, turnstiles are used. Modern bandages, occlusal stickers and all other modern equipment and means are actively used. "Earlier, our army was provided with old PPIs (individual dressing bags) of Soviet development," says a combat physician.

"It was a universal remedy for all cases that, because of its versatility, has little helped. which significantly increases the chances of surviving the fighter. " According to Volodymyr Volikov, the invaders still use jutas and other outdated materials, which reduces the chances of surviving Russian soldiers in injury. They cannot always be able to escape and wait for these Soviet aid kits. Earlier, Focus talked about the shelling of Pokrovskaya.