Top 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 […]
Tag: Trauma
2 MUST HAVE Items for Bleeding Control
Spring is here and May is Stop the Bleed month! This is the month nationally designated for spreading awareness of bleeding control. Few people realize how simple it can […]
Come See Mountain Man Medical Live! 2022 Update
Looking for a place to get trained? Here are some options for you that may work if you are wanting to brush up on trauma skills. This year, I’ll be […]
4 Ways to Tell If Someone Is Bleeding to Death
First things First! The very first thing you should do if you think a person might be in danger of bleeding to death is to call 911 as soon as […]
A 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 […]
3 Reasons Why a Broken Leg is No Longer a Death Sentence:
Medical technology has come a long way in the last 100 years. Basic trauma skills that are common knowledge now, were at one time completely unknown to even the most […]
Denver Officer Fired for Not Giving Medical Aid
A Denver Police Officer has been fired for failing to render aid to a mortally wounded gunshot victim. On Sept. 7, 2020, Denver Police officer Dewayne Rodgers and his back […]
Winter Sports: Spotting Concussions
Carving your way through the Aspens at 40 mph means there’s a good chance of a head injury. Winter sports are dangerous fun. Risk is a part of life and […]
Comparison: Snowboarding vs. Skiing Injuries: Part 1
Snow is here and it’s time for that deep sweet powder at the top. Winter sports are starting to pick up and of course so will the number of injuries […]
The Best NPA on the Market
Casualty Management starts with bleeding control. Tourniquets applied, wounds packed and pressure dressings wrapped. Once we’re certain the bleeding has been completely stopped, we then turn our attention to ensuring […]