Backcountry Emergencies: Why Wound Cleaning is One of the Most Important Skills to Know Fundamentals! They never change. When the chips are down you can bet that if you execute the Fundamentals your likelihood of success will be vastly improved.
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IFAK’s are available!
IFAK’s are here and available, you guys are going to really like these. No Hemostatic gauze to keep in affordable. No extra shit you don’t need, and all the basics. These fit in quite a few pouches that I’ve tried to put them into, I’ll do a video tomorrow all about it. Cost is $80… IFAK’s…
Field Medicine: How to Suture – DIY Guide to Wound Closure Methods
HOW TO SUTURE: DIY GUIDE TO WOUND CLOSURE METHODS If there is one area of Preparation that most martial citizens neglect it is trauma medicine. In the coming days of unpleasantness, medical care know how and medical supplies will be a premium asset. I highly recommend you take some classes from seasoned pro’s like…
Field Medicine: Antibiotic Chart to Guide Acquisition
Antibiotic Chart to Guide Acquisition I would save and print out the chart in this article to have in your field and home medical bag. You never know when it might come in handy. Also check out this article on Acquiring Antibiotics.
Is your Blow-Out Kit Stocked and Ready?
Just a FYI for those who do not understand the lingo: A Blow-Out Kit is not for the tires on your Truck nor is it a “boo-boo” kit with band-aids and neosporin. BOK’s are Trauma Kits for serious life saving applications such as gunshot and knife wounds and staunching major arterial bleeding. I typically keep…
Top 5 Must Have Items in EVERY Trauma Kit
Top 5 Must Have Items in EVERY Trauma Kit At bare minimum you need a Trauma Kit in your VBOB, Go-Bag and Range Bag without exception. I am also a fan of carrying an inexpensive homemade ITK on your person. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
The CO “Blowout” Kit
From the Archives, 2013 For the CO to be prepared to survive in the battlefield we call everyday life, he must be ready to administer life saving first aid quickly and at any time, either to himself or others. To meet that need, the CO needs to have one or more “Blowout” Kits prepared. Simply…
Stop The Bleed Puncture Wound
Practical Trauma Wound Care is a skill-set we all need in our toolbox. Regardless if it is a gunshot, knife or major puncture wound from a vehicle accident, stopping MAJOR bleeding can save your life! Gear up with the PRACTICAL knowledge and equipment (PTK or Personal Trauma Kit) TODAY! The life you save MAY be…
Gardening Nasties To Avoid
I would file this under “Prepper Precautions.” Great Information.