Posts Tagged ‘Stop the Bleed’
Your Gun Range First Aid Kit
Spending time on the range is always fun. But we have to remember that there is a certain element of risk too. Even at the safest range, there is still a risk of injury. Sometimes it’s an accident, and sometimes a health issue. But being prepared is prudent. Here are some thoughts about a gun…
Read MoreMedical Response: What Do You Need to Carry?
Recently I saw a poll that asked viewers “What Kind of Medical Supplies Do You Carry?” At the time I reviewed it, there had been over 36,000 responses spread over 5 answers. Most notable was the fact that a full 60% of respondents said they carried no medical supplies. Let’s take a look at some…
Read More5 Essential Skills for Church Safety Teams
Creating a worship environment that feels both safe and welcoming environment requires preparation. It doesn’t just happen by itself. For church safety teams, certain capabilities are important, not only for preventing and responding to incidents but also for fostering a community of care and vigilance. Let’s look at 5 essential skills for church safety team…
Read MoreEasiest Tourniquet to Use: The SAM XT
A couple of months back, we posted an article about the dangers of buying fake tourniquets. That was followed up a few weeks later with a discussion about what makes the SOFTT-Wide tourniquet one of our favorites. In both articles, I mentioned the SAM XT tourniquet, calling it one of my favorites. Today, we’re going…
Read MoreWhy I Choose the SOFTT-W Tourniquet over the CAT
A few weeks ago, we posted an article about the hazards of buying fake tourniquets from places like Amazon. In the article, I mentioned that I often carry the SOFTT-W tourniquet instead of the more commonly encountered CAT tourniquet. I also promised I’d explain why in a future article. Well, here we are. The Combat…
Read MoreBeware of Fake Tourniquets
Uncontrolled bleeding is one of the most common causes of preventable deaths. From household accidents to gunshot wounds, we are surrounded by things that could cause that bleeding. While we often think in terms of “911 is only 5-10 minutes away”, consider that a person can bleed to death in as little as 2.5 minutes…
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