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Weird question. - 6/16/2008 8:43:43 PM   
darkpassenger434


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Status: offline 		I'll start this by saying I haven't had the chance to attend many BDSM events. I was wondering if its common practice to have some sort of medical support at BDSM venues or events? If so, how does one get involved with that? Just know the right person? If not, Is this the kind of thing people might want, but just isn't widely available at the moment?
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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 8:50:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		Medical support?
Like the EMT squad standing by, on call, in the corner of the dungeon in the bright red suits, just waiting, waiting, waiting, for ... ummm.... for ... what?

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 8:54:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		People do get hurt during play, sometimes.  However, I'd wager that the rates are lower than the general population, considering the degree of care that is generally expected when trusting your life to someone that way.  I think it's a very, very small percentage of people who play to a level where there is more than a slight potential for grave bodily harm.  Given the number of health care professionals in the lifestyle, I'd say in a large dungeon, it's a safe bet there's usually someone on hand.

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 8:57:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		I know many people who go to events, and who have some level of medical training, but they show up to play.....unless they happen to be the ones pulling DM duty that night.

I don't think that many places have the sort of dedicated medical support staff you are thinking of..

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 8:57:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Most events have someone or someone's who are trained medics or who have some training in the medical field that they turn to in time of an accident or mishap. They called them medical DM's.Most of the event coordinators know that person ahead of time as to their qualifications and credentials. My best advice would be to become known in your local community and to offer or volunteer your time to those people if you are interested in offering those types of services. Be aware though, they will check your out your experience and credentials before they use you at their events as there are liability issues if they engage someone who is incompetent or unknowledgable.  CD

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 8:58:35 PM   
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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 9:12:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		IN short YES  , Most of the event on site dungeons do have medical support  and they welcome volunteers to help out .they are not always in a EMT shirt standing at the ready  but they are present  just in case .I am sure if you contact the people putting on the event  and tell them your qualifications they would be more than happy to use you . And its a great way to play a role with in your community .

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 9:17:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Of course people are as safe as possible, but accidents DO happen with any sort of activity. Especially with, ahhhh, "contact sports".

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 9:20:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Private parties, it's catch as catch can.  Most established public parties and every large convention I know of has DMs with at least some basic required medical training and many of the larger ones have health stations with certified EMTs on call the whole time.

DMs usually have a vest or easy sign on to let you know, and anyone with a walkie talkie is a good choice.  Also, check your registration packet when you check in and ASK where the infirmary is.

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 9:23:26 PM   
darkpassenger434


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Status: offline 		I'm more curious as to this being a way to become involved in the community than anything. I have the training, wondering if there is a demand for this sort of thing.
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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 9:25:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		Depends on the event.

TES fest for example has medical folks on staff for the event.

It's a good idea but don't think everyone subcribes to it.

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 9:27:57 PM   
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I'm more curious as to this being a way to become involved in the community than anything. I have the training, wondering if there is a demand for this sort of thing.
-R

From what I know, yes, it's a very good thing.  When you see an event you're interested in, contact the organizers early and say you want to volunteer for those positions.

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RE: Weird question. - 6/16/2008 9:45:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Not to mention.. in my experience, volunteering can help save costs on attendance ;)

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RE: Weird question. - 6/17/2008 1:45:23 AM   
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ORIGINAL: darkpassenger434

I'm more curious as to this being a way to become involved in the community than anything. I have the training, wondering if there is a demand for this sort of thing.
-R


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RE: Weird question. - 6/17/2008 4:06:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		I will offer to give mouth to mouth to most women. Sorry men. This a good post. I never gave a thought to the medical aspect. It must have been a senior moment. I am a trained EMT. I keep myself curent just because. You never know.

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RE: Weird question. - 6/17/2008 6:01:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Maybe once every year or two, some local group in the area will provide CPR training and/or DM Training. If you are certified/qualified in CPR, first aid response etc., one way to get involved might be to offer to provide that sort of training to your local community. It's also not a bad idea to think through medical emergencies before you have a private event. One bit of advice I've been given is that it's better to use a private ambulance service instead of 911 because 911 automatically triggers a police report. As long as the medical care is not compromised that seems to be a reasonable option. (If I'm in error about the latter, I'm sure someone will correct me.)

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RE: Weird question. - 6/20/2008 12:41:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		just a couppla thoughts...
first off, being certified in CPR/AED is a great idea...the more of us (by "us" i mean the general population in this case, not just lifestyle types),the better, you never know when the guy/gal next to you in the supermarket is gonna have a gripper. however, getting your red cross c-card dosent prepare you to train others to perform CPR. for that you should take a course called t3 or training the trainer...its a breeze, and available at red cross centers, tech schools, and community colleges.
while yer at said community college, sign up for emergency responder/first responder class too. its a 45 hour course, usually spread out over 10 weeks. it covers more advanced CPR, oxygen administration, airway support, first aid, patient assessment, emergency childbirth, and mass casualty operations/triage ( i reallyreallyreally hope those last 2 dont come up in a scene) it can get a bit intense, and you definitely have to study, but i cant recommend it enough, because again, ya never know.
as far as private ambulance services go, depending on where you are, i think id rather let a cub scout crack my chest with garden tools then put my life in the hands of some of the hacks some outfits hire. better to dance with the boys in blue then test how thorough your "pre-need planning" was

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RE: Weird question. - 6/20/2008 12:56:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		That might not be a bad idea-I could have a heart attack, seeing some of the people who walk into places like that....better have an ambulance standing by!

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RE: Weird question. - 6/20/2008 1:33:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		i dont know about anywhere else, but at the Wood Shed. there is one RN on staff, possbilty two. there are a couple of that attend the dungeon regularly, along with at least one CNA. i know there is one if not two other massage therapist there besides myself (ok we arent EMT's but we know the basics. and there is one retired EMT and one retired corrections officer. so someone is bound to know the basics for first aid and CPR.

so i think we are pretty good most weekends..

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RE: Weird question. - 6/20/2008 4:43:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi,
Many of the groups welcome someone who is trained in rendering first aid. But most also want to get to know you a bit first before putting you in that position. So unless you are hired to be the on site EMT for an event, your usually attend as a normal *giggle* attendee.

Have you contacted T3WD or LOCK yet? You are also close enough to CAPEX and AIRS if you don't mind a short dive. Ashville use to a group, but don't know if they are public or private anymore.

Contact T3WD and LOCK for sure and start attending meeting and events and talk to them about being able to help out if needed.

Your are young, cute and seem to want to add to the community, not just take.. that's nice to see. hang in there, and good luck.

Contact me if you need more information on the SC scene if you are not already on their lists..

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