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glacial_queen ([personal profile] glacial_queen) wrote in [community profile] fandomhighdorms2010-07-21 02:04 pm

Combined Magic and Support Reserves, Wednesday Afternoon

Unlike last week, there were no Twister boards in evidence, much to Karla's disappointment, at least. Instead, there were several dummies lying about, including on a table directly in front of them. Don't worry, there were still snacks. They were just on another table, off to one side.

"Sometimes," Karla said, when it looked like everyone had assembled, "people get hurt. It's a regrettable fact of life, but injuries and illnesses can happen, no matter how much care we take. During an invasion or something, that likelihood only increases. And, since this something that we have to keep in mind, it only makes sense that, in case of an emergency, we all know a little bit about taking care of our friends and allies."

"But you should also make certain if the person who is injured is not just being stubborn and really does require magical healing," Raven said. She wasn't grumbling. Much.

"Whether we have powers specifically geared towards magically Healing someone or not, there are a few very useful, non-magical methods we can all learn that might save someone's life. Even people with powers ought to know at least a few of these methods--the may come a time when the answer to 'should I use magic to Heal this?' is no. If that happens, you want to make sure you have other skills to rely on."

"Sometimes the school teaches them," Tara offered. "Dr. Pierce has been teaching first aid all summer -- I took it from him last term and, even though it made me nervous sometimes? It was a really good class."

Karla nodded her agreement, she was enjoying Dr. Pierce's class, too. "Today, we've asked Dana Scully to provide us with a demonstration for a few of these skills. When she's done, feel free to practice, ask questions, or offer other tips and tricks you know, so we can all be as prepared as possible."

[Written with the usual suspects, the lovely [livejournal.com profile] trigons_child and [livejournal.com profile] life_inshadow. Please hold on for OCD is up]

Re: Practice

[identity profile] showmetheproof.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Defibrillation," Scully said automatically. "Yes, what they're doing is kind of, mmmm. Re-setting the heart, in case of irregular rhythm or heart stoppage. It shocks the heart back into its natural rhythm, at least long enough to get them more help." She frowned. "I should have brought an AED (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_external_defibrillator) with me to show you guys how to do that too. Most of the automatic ones can diagnose how much voltage to use on someone if their heartbeat is irregular."

Re: Practice

[identity profile] ostianbelle.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, it doesn't re-start the heart?" She asked, puzzled. " I thought that's what it does? I mean, all the movies kind of show the patients flatlining and then they bring out the defib-- defib-- the paddle thingies and suddenly the heart starts beating again!"

Re: Practice

[identity profile] showmetheproof.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
"The larger, more intensive ones can," Scully said. "But they require a lot more training to use. An AED is very simple, and I could show you guys how to use it, but I wouldn't want you trying it on someone whose heart has stopped completely. You'd at least need full paramedic training for that."

Re: Practice

[identity profile] ostianbelle.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Asuna chuckled and said, "I wouldn't want another person's heart to stop just for an experiment!"

Re: Practice

[identity profile] showmetheproof.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Scully smiled in amusement at Asuna, and said, "Well, if you-- or any of you," she added, looking around, "Want more instruction, I work at the Clinic on Thursdays. It's usually pretty quiet, so feel free to come by for more information."

Re: Practice

[identity profile] ostianbelle.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Can I really?" Asuna asked, perking up. After all, with all the things Negi and her friends get up to she might need to know these things. "I think I'll take you up on that! When are you usually in the clinic?"

Re: Practice

[identity profile] showmetheproof.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
Scully's smile widened. "Eight to four, usually, and I usually eat at the Clinic." Much to the nurse's dismay. Workaholic got thrown around a lot. "So feel free to come by any time. I'd be happy to show you more."

Re: Practice

[identity profile] ostianbelle.livejournal.com 2010-07-22 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
"I'll do that, I'll even bring my notebook to take notes!"