Chirurgeon’s Point is one of the important places that you should locate on the site map in the Estrella War Gatebook, because that’s where you go if you need first aid during the event. Chirurgeon’s Point is staffed by first-aid volunteers (called “Chirurgeons” in the SCA) who have been designated (or “warranted”) by the SCA to provide first aid at SCA events. First aid performed in the SCA is Good Samaritan in nature, and is provided to anyone who asks at no cost to the recipient.
The SCA uses the medieval term "Chirurgeon" [most commonly pronounced “ki-er-jun”] instead of first-aider, first responder, or medic as part of an effort to maintain a medieval atmosphere at SCA events. The Medieval blood-letting device called the “fleam” is used as the badge or symbol of the Chirurgeon (instead of the more modern red short-armed cross), and identifies the people who are warranted by the SCA to administer first aid.
Chirurgeon’s Point is usually open and staffed 24 hrs a day for the entire week of the Estrella War. Please refer to the Gatebook you receive when you arrive at the event for the location of Chirurgeon’s Point, and the hours it is open.
WHAT DO I DO IF I NEED MEDICAL HELP?
If you need any type of medical assistance while attending Estrella War, you can:
- Go to Chirurgeon’s Point
- Stop someone with an FRS radio, and ask that they contact Chirurgeon’s Point for you
- Contact Security Point or Chirurgeon’s Point yourself if you have your own FRS radio (see the Gatebook for the channels used by Security and the Chirurgeons)
- Drive yourself to an offsite medical facility
WHAT SHOULD I TAKE WITH ME TO CHIURGEON’S POINT?
If you go to Chirurgeon’s Point for help:
· Bring all of your medications, including both prescription and over-the counter medications.
· Children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. THE SCA CANNOT TREAT MINORS WITHOUT A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN’S CONSENT. If the parent cannot be found, treatment cannot be started until they are located, unless it is a life-threatening emergency.
· Bring completed copies of both the TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP FORM and the MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FOR MINORS FORM with you if you are serving as a temporary guardian for someone else’s child, and that child needs medical help. The child cannot be treated at Chirurgeon’s Point without this paperwork.
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/SHARPE’S CONTAINERS
The following services are available for those with special medical needs:
· A limited number of electrical outlets are reserved at Chirurgeon’s Point for recharging or using medical devices. Before you may use these, you must check in with the Deputy Chirurgeon at the Point and register your equipment. THE CHIRURGEONS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY AND CARE OF ITEMS AND DEVICES LEFT AT CHIRURGEON POINT. All items and devices MUST BE PICKED UP from Chirurgeon Point no later than Sunday night or they will be placed in Lost and Found.
· Sharp’s disposal containers are provided at Chirurgeons' Point for the disposal of appropriate items.
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER AS A CHIRURGEON AT ESTRELLA WAR?
If you are a Chirurgeon or Chirurgeon-in-Training, and want to volunteer to work as a Chirurgeon at the Estrella War, you can mail the below listed paperwork to the Atenveldt Kingdom Chirurgeon before the event, or bring this paperwork to Chirurgeon’s Point at the event (a copy machine will be available there):
1. Your current certifications, CPR card, First aid card (or advanced certifications/licensure), SCA membership card, and a copy of your current Kingdom or Baronial Chirurgeon’s Warrant (if you have one).
2. If you are a Chirurgeon-in-Training and you wish credit for working at Estrella War, you must also bring your home kingdom’s Chirurgeon-in-Training evaluation forms, along with the name and address where the forms need to be sent after the war.
3. To be authorized to drive a golf cart, you must show a current driver’s license and current proof of vehicle insurance.
For more information about Chirurgeon’s Point, or about how you can volunteer as a Chirurgeon at Estrella War, please contact the Atenveldt Kingdom Chirurgeon.