Emergency Trauma: Where Do You Even Start?
One of the hardest things about trauma medicine is knowing where to begin. If you aren’t somebody who uses these skills on the regular, like an EMT or Paramedic, then […]
Tag: First Responder
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) […]
It’s Bodacious! The NEW Wind River Trauma and First-Aid Kit
We’ve been listening to requests to come out with a bigger, more robust kit capable of handling everyday medical annoyances like headaches and minor lacerations. Trauma gear is vitally important […]
Keeping Your Cool When Calling 911
If you’ve ready any of the articles in this blog, you may have heard me harping on the fact that, in an emergency, the first step should be to call […]