Ep 275: When accidents happen - Dr. Cole Biehl

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss farm emergency preparedness after both recently experienced situations requiring 911 calls. They're joined by Lyndsay's brother, Dr. Cole Biehl, a pathologist, who provides expert guidance on handling common farm emergencies. Shannon shares a frightening experience involving a worker's severe allergic reaction to a spider bite. Cole covers essential topics including managing allergic reactions, severe bleeding and tourniquet use, heat exhaustion versus heat stroke, seizures, chemical exposures, and burns. The episode concludes with practical advice on upgrading first aid kits, CPR training, and fostering a farm safety culture.

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