Posts Tagged ‘Emergency’
AB2260: California’s Mandate for Trauma Kits in Organizations
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of emergencies and the potential for life-threatening situations, California has taken a significant step towards enhancing preparedness. Assembly Bill 2260 (AB2260) stands as a landmark legislation…
Read MoreShould Wounds Be Stitched in a Survival Situation?
Getting cut is just part of everyday life and in this modern age we live in, with all the enormous wealth and comfort we enjoy as Americans, it’s easy to…
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 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 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 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 MoreElite Military Medics On Scene To Save 2 Civilians
“First There …That Others May Live.” The Motto of the Air Force Special Tactics Squadron (STS) who were on scene to fulfill that oath by rescuing 2 civilians earlier this…
Read MoreTop 5 Tourniquets. Which Is Best for You? Part 1: The CAT
There are lots of options out there for tourniquets and I’m often asked which I think is the best. I also hear lots of opinions about which tourniquet…
Read MoreWhat is Trauma Medicine M.A.R.C.H. and How Does It Work?
The Term “MARCH” gets thrown around a lot, so in this article I’ll go over what it is, and how to use it effectively to come out on top when…
Read MoreA Look At the SOF-Tourniquet.
Tourniquets are something that I am very familiar with in both my military and civilian careers, and I’ve had the benefit of using many different kinds over the years. The…
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