If someone is shot or badly injured and screaming and working themselves up, how can I help them calm down? In marine corps they said you say to them calmly something like "buddy everything is okay, you're okay, help is on the way, you're okay."/

Does that help? I am wondering because I've been learning medical stuff in case I had to help family out defend their property and was putting together an IFAK for in case stuff goes bad and read there is a medical part of shock and you gotta give them blankets and things. IDk what to do if someone gets shot other than keep airway working and stop the bleeding.

In med school we were told to have our own personal thing to recite, for instance the lords prayer, the buddhist golden chain prayer, or maybe something from the baghavita - depending on your beliefs.

I was never spiritual, but i did listen to Barry White and often when sitting with someone in distress i would say the beginning verse of “Cant get enough of your love babe.”

You know the one

I've heard people say that
Too much of anything is not good for you, baby
(Oh no) but I don't know about that
There's many times that we've loved
We've shared love and made love
It doesn't seem to me like it's enough
There's just not enough of it
There's just not enough

I hope that helps.

I was taught that you should never say "follow the light" to my patients. If that helps any lol.

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Yes, speaking in a calm, confident, reassuring tone helps. Of course it's best if you actually are those things, and can project that energy. If that doesn't do it, a little IV midazolam never hurts

Does it actually help outcomes in a combat situation? I don't know, never been there. But calming the patient down can help you get in better control of the situation without them fighting you

Tell them to make peace with their maker.

Toss a tourniquet into your kit and learn how to use one, there's still some stigma surrounding them but if the situation calls for it you'll be glad you had one. Something like the swat-t is great for trauma kits, a CAT would be best if you have space.

Regarding talking to the victim, anything to offer reassurance is fine. It's also beneficial for the provider since it's easy to panic in emergency situations and conversation can help you stay calm.