Gear
The H&H Mini Compression Bandage is Discontinued! Here are Other Options …
There are many different forms of bandages, and a good pressure dressing is an essential part of any well-rounded trauma kit. This style of bandage is important for bleeding control…
Read MoreThis Magic Drug Might Be Free
The Covid Pandemic of 2020 which gained so much media attention and politicians swearing to help the American people is nothing in comparison to the lesser publicized, but far deadlier…
Read More2 Reasons Why You Should NEVER Remove A Tourniquet
There are many medical myths in the world. Most of the old ones have been phased out of western medicine with the advent of scientific research, but some still persist.…
Read MoreIs This the Best Battle Dressing On the Market?
The tourniquet is often seen as the end-all be-all for emergency trauma. Many think that if you have a tourniquet, you’re good, and you can handle dangerous bleeding. The problem…
Read MoreCold Weather Tourniquets and Bleeding Control?
Bleeding control in harsh snow conditions in the mountains of Montana is a little different than on a sandy beach in Hawaii. Understanding your environment helps you to anticipate potential…
Read MoreReview! The Range Safety Medicine Course
I’ve spent a good amount of time on the range as a civilian and in the military, so I tend to be the one who is called on as…
Read MoreCan You Fly With a Trauma Kit?
I travel often all around the US in a variety of ways and flying is always a hassle for people like me who like to be prepared. I can’t…
Read MoreHow to Win, No Matter What: The 5 Essentials of Reducing Personal Risk in an Emergency
In an emergency, the sudden danger and sensory overload quickly overwhelms everyone who lacks experience and/or preparation. There are thousands of choices, many which may lead to someone’s death.…
Read MoreHandcuffed Woman Shoots Cop; Tourniquet Applied
A woman in Oregon has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting a law enforcement officer while handcuffed. At around 8 p.m. November 22nd, 2021, Gladstone Police Officers,…
Read More3 Reasons Why Some HATE This Popular Tourniquet
There are hundreds of tourniquets on the market, and some have designs that work better than others. Not all TQs are constructed the same and many are plagued by…
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