Two Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by Renegade

We can only imagine from pictures and short video clips. But, being there in person and being told sorry Ma'am or Sir we have no choice but, to amputate your leg or arm before it catchs Gangrene is more then one can bare.

If you've ever had any triage training you'd get that the paramedics don't "amputate your leg" at the incident site.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by trewyn15

Yeah, obviously. I was sharing what I found, like I said, looking for more info on it. Half the information news companies have been giving has been false also so that doesn't matter as much at this point IMO.

Remember this from 9/11?

[trewyn15]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Remember this from 9/11?

Nope, I was 9 then lol

I take it it was photoshopped of some sort?

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by trewyn15

Nope, I was 9 then lol

I take it it was photoshopped of some sort?

Yes.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by trewyn15

Nope, I was 9 then lol

I take it it was photoshopped of some sort?

Yep,
Take a look here
http://www.snopes.com/politics/conspiracy/boston.asp

[Renegade]

Originally Posted by trewyn15

Yeah, obviously. I was sharing what I found, like I said, looking for more info on it. Half the information news companies have been giving has been false also so that doesn't matter as much at this point IMO.

Too many false information is given out due to the media. And you'll find more of that on social sites.

Originally Posted by The Stig

If you've ever had any triage training you'd get that the paramedics don't "amputate your leg" at the incident site.

Ofcourse not. I know paramedics doesn't do that. I was talking about at the hospital and doctor's having to make those decisions fast before it sets in.

[rare991]

[trewyn15]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Yep,
Take a look here
http://www.snopes.com/politics/conspiracy/boston.asp

there it is, the teacher thing, except their information for that one is crap.. hmm..

Originally Posted by Renegade

Too many false information is given out due to the media. And you'll find more of that on social sites.


Ofcourse not. I know paramedics doesn't do that. I was talking about at the hospital and doctor's having to make those decisions fast before it sets in.

but all media becomes social media with these type of things

[SIM Curly]

Originally Posted by rare991

Lets see what happens to the WBBC when they come to town

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by Renegade

Too many false information is given out due to the media. And you'll find more of that on social sites.


Ofcourse not. I know paramedics doesn't do that. I was talking about at the hospital and doctor's having to make those decisions fast before it sets in.

Gangrene takes days to set in, it can't happen over a few hours. The main concern for patients with amputations is bacterial infection.

[ChrisBlair]

I'm actually tech support and CS for EOD robots the MA State PD and Boston PD use

I haven't heard a thing, and don't expect to. All guesses at this point except for the details they are learning from the devices themselves. The forensics folks are very good

[Renegade]

Originally Posted by The Stig

Gangrene takes days to set in, it can't happen over a few hours. The main concern for patients with amputations is bacterial infection.

Was looking at the news on CNN and the reporters was asking Dr. Sanjay Gupta and he was explaining what was actually happening. And what i've said is exactly what they did and were doing with the patients. I know it takes days to set it.

[MYDLIFECRISIS]

Being from Boston, born and raised, I'm very saddened by the events that took place. I have some good friends who were there, and are fighting their serious injuries as we speak. It angers me so much, that I can't even speak about it without lashing out...so I have to hold my tongue and use my words for good. I pray for all the people and their families that are going through the deaths and injuries right now. And I also pray that the scumbag(s) responsible find their last days alive very soon.

[Hitman84]

In the end the speculation on "deciding to amputate" is pretty moot.
The doctor's said that the explosion already had done most of the damage and amputation, they simply completed the job because so much muscle and tissue had been destroyed.
It's sad and unreal to think, I was 40 minutes away and easily could have been in the area.
The video on the finish line with audio is rattling, being there I can't begin to imagine what I would have done and have nothing but respect for the people who ran TO the bombs and not away, weather civilians, former military, first responders and even camera people documenting whats happening, even that is a crucial piece.