Posts Tagged ‘Wound Packing’
The H&H Mini Compression Bandage is Discontinued! Here are Other Options …
There are many different forms of bandages, and a good pressure dressing is an essential part of any well-rounded trauma kit. This style of bandage is important for bleeding control…
Read MoreCombat Gauze Vs. QuikClot
One of the things I say with regularity is how important it is to learn wound packing. But if you haven’t heard, here’s why: Wound packing is an essential skill…
Read MoreTime To Talk: Tactical Tampons
It seems to me that most rumors, if left uninvestigated for too long after being conceived, tend to die long slow, and painful deaths. One of my favorite topics…
Read MoreTourniquets Can’t Fix Everything. Why You MUST Learn Wound Packing
Tourniquets (TQ) have an especially big flaw: They only work on your arms and legs. What if you’re cut somewhere else? What’s your plan for that? Carrying a CAT for…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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