Man Saves Car Crash Victim Thanks to America’s Army Training.
Most of the time, people diss first person shooters for its violent content. America’s Army has been no exception, particularly because it is primarily a tool created by the US Army to find and attract recruits into joining them. Part of the game involves a sneak peek into what’s involved in training as a soldier, training Paxton Galvanek was able to put into good use.
America’s Army’s training regimen includes class room lectures (yes you get to sit inside a classroom and listen to an instructor) about emergency first aid. The lectures include lessons on how to stop bleeding, how to treat shock, perform CPR and assess the severity of the person’s medical needs. After each lecture, you will need to pass a multiple-choice exam before finally being able to play as a medic in-game. Boring? Yes. Informative? Most definitely!
That training kicked-in when Paxton witnessed an SUV flip several times. While his wife contacted 911, Galvanek correctly prioritized injuries and began giving first aid by stopping a person’s bleeding through pressure and elevation.
According to him:
I have received no prior medical training and can honestly say that because of the training and presentations within America’s Army, I was able to help and possibly save the injured men. As I look back on the events of that day, the training that I received in the America’s Army video game keeps coming to mind.
However, I do want to point out to all of the other AA players, or anyone else for that matter that treating a person’s injury without any real medical training has potentially deadly repercussions. The best thing you can do in this situation is to call your emergency services. In the US, its 911, for the rest of the world, ask your parents.
[Source: Kotaku]