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by Brian Graddon
The Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) has saved countless lives in military and emergency medical settings. However, the rise of counterfeit ...
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by Brian Graddon
Tourniquets such as the Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) and the Rapid Application Tourniquet System (RATS) are crucial tools for controllin...
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by Brian Graddon
Severe injuries located at the junctional areas of the body—including the groin, armpits, and neck—require junctional tourniquets for hemorrhage co...
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by Brian Graddon
Life-threatening bleeding is an emergency that most people can learn how to recognize and treat. When faced with a serious bleeding situation, know...
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by Brian Graddon
Deep wounds need to be packed immediately to stop the bleeding, promote healing, and prevent infection. Knowing how to pack a wound correctly helps...
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by Brian Graddon
A junctional hemorrhage is a compressible external hemorrhage that happens when the large blood vessels that move through the junction are injured....
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by Brian Graddon
No one wants to experience a gunshot wound personally. Because gunshot wounds require immediate medical attention, it is critical to learn the top ...
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by Brian Graddon
The MARCH algorithm is extremely helpful to remember if you are a first responder or simply want to be prepared to help others in the event of a ca...
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by Brian Graddon
In cases of massive traumatic bleeding, it is imperative to use quick and effective solutions that can raise the patient’s chances of survival. Hem...
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by Brian Graddon
Neck trauma, especially ones involving severe bleeding, can be life-threatening. These types of severe neck injuries typically result from penetrat...
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by Brian Graddon
Car accidents can occur at any time, and a well-stocked first aid kit will allow you to treat both minor and serious injuries before emergency medi...
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by Brian Graddon
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 ...
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