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That is exactly my point. IFA is for "golden hour" first aid, but really doesn't cover the type of stabilization treatment that wilderness first aid courses then to teach. IFA courses are generally for situations where emergency medical aid is relatively available... that you can call 911 and get a response... unlike most wilderness and marine medical situations, where the nearest assistance may be over 24 hours away.
I also recognize that much of what OceanMedix offers is a bit overpriced, but many people want a one-stop solution. The antibiotics are prescription medications in the US. BTW, IMHO, an Epi-Pen is not really all that useful in the case of anaphalactic shock situations as it really only buys you about fifteen more minutes before further treatment is required IIRC.
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Sailingdog
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New England
You know what the first rule of sailing is? ...Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take
a boat to the sea you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps
her going when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home.
—Captain Malcolm Reynolds, Serenity (slightly edited)
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