Basic Airway Management
Managing a compromised airway and breathing function are two of the primary life threatening issues that a responder should address immediately. As we determine the condition of the casualty we should look in the mouth and at the rise and fall of the patient’s chest, listen for normal breath sounds, and feel if there is […]
The Effects of Hyper-Realism in Scenario Based Training
MAKE UP AND SPECIAL FX Anyone who has ever gone to a bad horror movie can attest to the fact that Hollywood makes the magic. From the finite details in special FX to the exact timing of emotion in acting, if a movie lacks the fine details it will be an absolute failure. Scenario based […]
Tourniquet – Do and Don’ts
With the seeming rise of hyper violent events occurring around the World many individuals are seeking training and equipment for being able to respond to a potential casualty. At present the greatest emphasis in Pre-Hospital trauma care is being placed on the integration of tourniquets as a first line defense against massive bleeding. Many brands […]
Tourniquet Application
Today an article ran in USA Today where Doctor’s in the United States encouraged Americans to learn how to use tourniquets. The rise of hyper-violent situations in America has ushered in a new age where safety is an idea of the past. Tourniquets, regardless of their brand, or manufacturer must be applied correctly in order […]
Pros & Cons of My Top Three TQs
Due to recent events and ongoing mass shootings and the potential for terror attacks we are learning as Americans how quickly a human being can bleed to death and just how vitally important it is to be able to stop a massive bleed. With all of the information out there and products available commercially it […]