Car Wreck First on Scene: What to Do Pt 2
*This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. Click Here for Part 1. Come back next week or click here for Pt 3. Cars Don’t Explode If you’ve seen an […]
Tag: First Aid
Bleeding Control: Does Elevating the Wound Actually Help?
2026 Update: This article was originally published in January 2021. We’ve revised it to reflect current bleeding-control guidance. The American Heart Association and American Red Cross (2024 First Aid Guidelines) […]
Is a “High and Tight” Tourniquet Wrong?
“If the tourniquet isn’t high and tight, you’re wrong.” While this isn’t wrong advice, it’s important to understand where this tourniquet procedure came from and why we’re constantly being told […]
Jingle Bells or ER Visit? Top 3 Holiday Injuries
Nothing throws a wet blanket on holiday festivities like a serious injury. Try talking politics with your idiot uncle with a burned hand after the turkey fry oil ignited. Best […]
What If You Don’t Have a Tourniquet or Trauma Kit? Pt 3: Sucking Chest Wounds
It’s impossible to be prepared at all times and knowing what to do when you don’t have any medical gear can be the literal difference between life and death. Even […]
What If You Don’t Have a Tourniquet or Trauma Kit? Bleeding: Part 2
This article will focus on what other steps can be taken to reduce blood loss when you are caught in a bad situation without gear. Now that we understand how […]
Top 5 First Aid Apps for Your Smart Phone
When I was a kid, I tragically suffered through long, boring car rides. Nothing to do but watch the landscape crawl by and fight with siblings. During those times my […]
A Loose Tourniquet Will Kill You Faster
Knowing how to use the equipment you have available is a key detail for saving lives. If you don’t understand how your gear works and what it’s doing when you […]
It’s Bodacious*! The New Wind River Medical Kit by Mountain Man Medical
*Bodacious Bo-da-cious: adjective Excellent, admirable, or attractive. Audacious in a way considered admirable. “The Wind River is a bodacious medical kit!” The Yellowstone and Sweetwater trauma kits, our flagship products, […]
Handling Emergencies Like a Pro: Part 1
The hardest part about emergency trauma care is managing the chaos that tends to invade every situation. Basic first aid is surprisingly simple, but the nature of it being an […]