Fire Medicine: 9 Key Steps of Wound Cauterization
Along with direct pressure, cauterization (sealing a bleeding wound with fire) is among the very first trauma medical procedures ever developed. Early man’s desperation while watching a loved one…
Read MoreDoctoring in the Apocalypse: A 9 Step Guide
This article dives into what doctoring through the apocalypse will involve and offers a guide of topics to study for those brave individuals who might find themselves stepping up to fill such an incredibly important position.
Read MoreTourniquets! 2 CRITICAL Reasons Why Cops Need ‘Em
Law Enforcement officers tasked with the duty of maintaining public safety, often face dangerous and unpredictable situations daily. While their primary focus is to protect and serve, they find…
Read MoreThe 7 Essentials of Police Medical Gear
What Goes Into a Police Medical Kit? Cops have a hard job. Not only are they concerned for the safety of everyone around them, but their own safety is…
Read MoreTrauma Kits: The Most Essential Gear for Big Game Hunting
Hunting Season is coming up and that means it’s time to start prepping gear, checking hunting rifle zero, and planning our next big hunt. I’ve hunted since I have been…
Read MoreTourniquet Used in 1st NYC SHARK Attack in 70 Years
A 65-year-old woman was rushed to the ER by NYC Fire Medics after being bitten by a shark at Rockaway Beach. According to Parks Department spokeswoman Meghan Lalor, at around…
Read MoreThe Most Famous Combat Surgeon of the Revolutionary WAR
Few medics can have been said to impact the world as clearly as Dr. J Riker. Often, we are put in places where our actions mean the difference between life…
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow Counter-Sues Eye Doctor for $1.00 Over Ski Collision
Attorneys for Gwenyth Paltrow have announced they will be countersuing a man who alleges he was struck from behind while on a ski slope by Ms. Paltrow causing serious injuries.…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Well-Rounded Medic Pt 2. Physical Fitness
In Part 1 of this series I discussed beginning my journey into grappling as a way helping myself to become a more well rounded medic. There are a variety of…
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