by Brian Graddon
October 25, 2023
The steps of hemostasis are bodily processes that work together to stem blood flow and keep bacteria out after an injury. Hemostasis is the result ...
by Brian Graddon
October 11, 2023
The clotting cascade—also known as the coagulation cascade or secondary hemostasis—is part of the body's response to staunching bleeding after an i...
by Brian Graddon
September 25, 2023
The FBI published active shooter statistics for the calendar year 2022 in April this year. According to their data, there were 50 active shooter in...
by Brian Graddon
September 7, 2023
School shooting statistics provide a window into patterns and developments in this tragic occurrence that continues to plague the nation. In 2022 a...
by Brian Graddon
August 25, 2023
Why is it important to prepare for emergencies? The answer may seem obvious to some, but all too often, families find themselves unprepared to face...
by Brian Graddon
August 9, 2023
The best gifts for preppers and survivalists address the basics needed for survival: physical safety, food, water, warmth, shelter, light, and comm...
by Brian Graddon
July 27, 2023
Life-saving items such as tourniquets often come with a shelf life even when they haven’t been used. We know that, as with anything, even without u...
by Brian Graddon
July 11, 2023
Having a well-stocked shooting range first aid kit can save lives. While nobody likes to think of a devastating accident happening in their range, ...
by Brian Graddon
June 21, 2023
Shock Index is a tool that’s used by paramedics and EMTs to predict outcomes after physical trauma. The Shock Index measurement has been shown to b...
by Brian Graddon
June 7, 2023
Blood loss estimation is an important skill for emergency services personnel to have when treating victims of bleeding. It helps medical profession...
by Brian Graddon
May 25, 2023
Massive bleeding is one of the greatest threats to life with traumatic injury; that's why choosing the best hemostatic gauze to keep in your trauma...
by Brian Graddon
May 11, 2023
Knowing what to do in the case of accidental amputation is essential, especially if you work with machinery or live on a farm. Following the correc...
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