Sorry to hear Matt. Thats everyones worst fear.
Here in Australia our first aid courses (inc CPR and defib) all follow the DRABCD model which is fine and dandy in theory. The problem is that this is great general first aid, but it is just that. When you are dealing with trauma things become a little different, and even sometimes with the best knowledge, and all the equipment there is still little that can be done.
I would imagine internal and external bleeding are likely the ones that have the less desirable outcomes, and on the side of the track, in the middle of the bush, the best hope you really have is getting help to the patient fast. Being able to know where you are, evaluate a patient, and make contact with the emergency services is paramount. All this requires staying calm, and doing what you can to package the person up with basic first aid until help can arrive.
It makes me feel sick to the stomach writing this, as its really something I hate hearing, and would even more hate to experience myself.
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