U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex Throughout history, combat has been a brutal and destructive experience that leaves visible and invisible wounds on anyone who engages in the fighting. Although modern technology has done marvels in making warfare more “humane,” war-fighters are still facing catastrophic injuries in their muscles, bones, skin, and […]
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Civilians in combat: Preparing yourself medically
Gun control is a topic swirling in the hearts and minds of many Americans today. Will restricting the use of firearms help lower the amount of mass shootings? Or will it enable the shooters who procure illegal firearms to meet less resistance? One thing most everyone can agree on: these situations are always going to […]
Trauma Kit vs First Aid Kit | Whats the difference?
Is it a first aid or a trauma kit? OR…..is it both? The correct answer is that it should be either one or the other and that you should know, both, the differences AND the limitations of each. A first aid kit isn’t a trauma kit, though it can have some traumatic care items in […]
Where is your IFAK?
So where is yours? ” Right here and always ready” is the only right answer here. I’ve seen a trend in the last few years of people actually using an Individual First Aid Kit more as a fashion accessory rather than a means of saving theirs or someone else’s life. Time and time again I see […]
The unsung heroes of Las Vegas and how to be an asset in these situations
Over the past two days we’ve seen several photos of the Las Vegas shooting where several concert goers were assisting the wounded despite bullets flying. We’ve witnessed several accounts of civilians and off duty law enforcement running into the hail of bullets to pull people to safety and provide medical attention until first responders could […]
Special Operations Medics Refine Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Special operations medics are among the best trained and most proficient in the world. But, to maintain a high level of readiness, they must practice their skills in controlled environments under the mentorship of senior medical professionals. As a 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) battalion surgeon, Maj. Hunter Winegarner assists in the planning and execution […]
Vanquest FATPack 4X6 (Gen-2) First Aid Trauma Pack
As time goes on and your skills and training evolve, so will your gear. Spending your hard-earned cash on training should always take priority over spending it on the latest piece of gear on the market, especially when it comes to medical. I’d even go as far to say medical training should come before firearms […]
First-aid for the entire family: Make sure your tourniquet can fit children
Here is a case to illustrate why parents or caregivers (like teachers, grandparents, babysitters, etc) should always carry a tourniquet for children in their first-aid bag. Below are some recommended tourniquet options. Six year old killed by active shooter in South Carolina Sadly, the six-year-old boy who was shot in the Townville Elementry School shooting has died from […]