Teaching Emergency Trauma at the Active Self Protection Conference!
Ok, I get it. Firearm training is a lot sexier than medical training. But to be a good defender, prepared for emergencies both natural and man-made, means having an acceptable…
Read MoreTime To Talk: Tactical Tampons
It seems to me that most rumors, if left uninvestigated for too long after being conceived, tend to die long slow, and painful deaths. One of my favorite topics…
Read MoreCome Train Live with Mountain Man Medical!
Live Training with Mountain Man Medical at the ConcealedCarry.com Guardian Conference, Presented by CCW Safe After a year of lost training due to Covid shutdowns, it’s time to get back…
Read MoreMountain Man Medical Talks Moose Safety
Shortly after high school, I took my wife’s family out for a short summer camping trip to one of Colorado’s national forests. It was just me, an overconfident 19-year-old, my…
Read MoreThe Incredible Story of the World’s 1st Illegal Underwater Surgery
I don’t know how other branches instill passion in their medics, but in the US Navy it’s done by telling the legends of our craft. The heroes who’ve gone before…
Read More4 Ways to Carry and Stage Your Tourniquet
The quick and timely application of a tourniquet has saved many lives and all good medics ensure their gear is ready to go. Cutting down on steps and thinking ahead…
Read MoreShould YOU Tourniquet a Snake Bite?
With summer comes outdoor activities like hiking and camping, and yard work. With the warmer weather comes more interaction with wildlife like snakes. Knowing what to do with snake bites…
Read MoreHow to Spot Head Trauma
There isn’t a lot a medic can do for head trauma to make the situation better for the casualty. There are still things to be done, such as preventing further…
Read MoreBattle Dressing Showdown: Israeli Style Vs. OLAES
Seems like I’ve been on a bit of a pressure bandage kick. Which is fine with me cause I can only write about tourniquets for so long before my eyes…
Read MoreWhat is a Nasal Pharyngeal Airway?
Taking care of someone who is unconscious can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what you are doing. Trauma to the head, or even a massive loss of blood…
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