I just wanted to start a discussion about first aid at Amtgard events. I know that we all sign waivers to indicate we are aware of and acknowledge the physical risks of fighting. But I think there should be some sort of availability of basic first aid at Westmarch events. What I have experienced in my brief experiences at events (as a color to qualify my level of fighting involvement), is a range of cuts, bruises, minor head trauma, potential rib bruising, and joint sprains/strains/finger jams.
I have started bringing a basic first aid kit, but as a non-human medical professional, am not qualified or certified in administering aid to humans, so can only provide bandaids, ice packs and facilitate "self-healing".
Do we need to have someone certified in CPR and/or first aid at our events? Are we content with a only first aid kit being available? I will bring my first aid kit to all events I attend, and am amending stock based on what has been needed. And I can certainly continue to do so unless you prefer me to stop. But I can not attend all events.
Ideas? Thoughts?
Raven Skullsmasher of the Duchy of Thors refuge