Posts Tagged ‘Medic’
The 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…
Read MoreThe Well-Rounded Combat Medic Pt. 1
Last week I finished a block of instruction with a combatives school in Minnesota. Integrative Defense Strategies invited me out to give a class on active shooter trauma medicine to…
Read MoreTop 5 Tourniquets. Which Is Best for You? Part 3: Tactical Mechanical Tourniquet (TMT)
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 is on…
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 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 MoreThe Advanced Combat Medicine of the Roman Legion
If I’m honest with myself, I never joined the military to be in the medical field. It was just something I picked up, almost by accident. I wanted to be…
Read MoreIf You Don’t Already Know, Here’s the Theory on Pressure Dressings:
If you have a good understanding on how to use your gear, it frees you up to think outside the box and come up with solutions to problems you might…
Read MoreExtending Your Resources: TOP 5 Multi-Use Trauma Gear
An emergency usually means you have little or no resources available to recover from a bad situation. Being able to extend the life of precious resources like trauma gear might…
Read MoreA War Medic’s Tips for Avoiding Panic
It’s easy to understand that dealing with trauma is stressful. Emergencies are usually unexpected, and the surprise of a life-threatening injury can throw even a normally calm person into panic.…
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