Notes for Arrow Field Medic Training
- Whose wounds are worst? Whom to pull to safety first
- Bleeding and how to stop it (including tourniquets; when and why to use; BE CAREFUL)
- If an object such as an arrow is stuck in your friend, DO NOT PULL OUT. Break off arrow shaft and return patient to Imladris posthaste.
- Do not pick leaf debris, e.g. out of wounds. Let us do that. Pack wound to best of your ability after washing with agrimony or bistort.
- Chest wounds where air comes in and out: how to seal
- For pain: Willow bark (gentlest); juice of poppy (worse); nightshade (to make patient unconscious)
By parts of the body; head -- urge Arrows not to conceal blows to head! Keep patient awake for six hours and watch pupils! How to wash noxious substances from eyes (have them carry small amounts of powdered milk or rue for this, to mix with water); head wounds; how to splint the neck - do not move a patient until spine injury is ruled out; the chest; the abdomen; ills of the limbs; splinting, reducing dislocations
- Injuries of cold: rewarm patient slowly; do NOT give wine, ale, or suchlike, although miruvor will help
- Injuries of heat: burns, blisters -- using honey or balsam fir sap to cover
POISON. Have Norlië or Elvealin lead this part. I simply [tear blotch] small vial of antidote. Also discuss snake bites.
- The arcane. Do not rush to touch seeming gems or treasures. If a lore-master is with your party, let them approach with extreme caution. (Do not overstress this topic before Carniquessë)
- Injuries to hröa of captives, including nerve tearing from being bound for prolonged periods (note to self: have Norlië find out if this happened to Telpenaro)
Simples: Arnica for bruising, wounds, headaches, much else; agrimony or bistort to wash wounds before packing; cannot carry too much athelas; celebrant to restore fëa (usually as tea), with mallorn honey when available; pounded pulp of bitter apple to expel something unwholesome that has been swallowed (use with extreme caution - this is a Daegond-tier remedy for the guts); clove or thyme in case of broken teeth; valerian-mistletoe mix to relieve fits or rub upon a bruised spine GENTLY; rue to purify drinking water; perhaps others
