I find myself in some sort of a "Groundhog Day" situation. Each time I pack a Bag (bob, edc inch), load up a tote (road trip, camping, planned bug...
I still have part of a stinger left in my finger. I have been reading different ways to get it out. The method of using tape to draw out a...
Local organizations are pushing these at one level or another. The idea is to have them located with AED units. Sounds like a not too bad idea....
The Disclaimer at the beginning of this section applies to this post. A Stethoscope is more than a piece of odd medical equipment to hand...
The Disclaimer for this section applies to this article. Reminder - First Aid 101: a dressing is made to go directly on an open wound, and...
Here at the farm, the only person with whom I can communicate - reliably, is the "Boss". On the one hand, this is great. I don't get bothered much...
Asia-Off-Grid submitted a new resource: Ingredients for An Herbal First Aid Kit - Ingredients for an herbal first aid kit and how you can use...
My dog got groomed yesterday and they cut his nail too short. They put some stuff on it and said if it keeps bleeding to put some baking soda on...
Today, March 31, 2018 is National Stop the Bleed Day. Most often a life can be saved if the bleeding is properly stopped. To stop the bleeding,...
I'm sure we all realize that prevention is best , however life is not fair and accidents happen either to our selves or loved ones or fellow...
I am often approached by pastors, deacons, and other church members in positions of authority with questions about church security. The interest...
Mass casualty event can happen anywhere are anytime. From a shooting at a concert, a 70 car pile up or a derailed train. Terrorism and mass...
Introduction and Overview: Before I lace this Copyrighted material into my World of the Chernyi book set, I'm posting this series here to ask for...
A List of Books You May Want to Get A list of books you might want to have/read/study before bad times happen. My opinion, start at the top and...
I found a great series of articles regarding the medical aspect of prepping or just knowledge that is useful. The author, @Flight-ER-Doc who is a...
Our medical professionals, around the world, make errors that do not effectively help people with their sickness, injure them worse, accidentally...
Sounds silly but I'll explain; My FAK has grown beyond an advanced boo-boo kit to an "almost" trauma kit. The issue I have is the current...
While looking for trauma bandages the shop had a choice of two. One was the OLAESĀ® Modular Bandage and the other Israeli Bandage with Pressure...
I was laying there on the edge of the hot pavement after rolling down that same pavement. I was contiouse and started a process of self...
[IMG] So here I was sitting in the office today doing some paperwork. The lights flickered once, twice and then the power went out. The...
One of the many things I have been working on for my family's preparations, for both camping and emergencies, is a very direct take on the IFAK or...
Based on feedback, I have modified this post to suggest folks start with the AM Red Cross std FAK contents, than add as they get additional...
So if your like me you have some sort of a first aid kit in your pack, and probably only look in it when you are on the trail and need something,...
BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE [IMG] Foremost among the many problems that can compromise a survivor's ability to return to safety are medical problems...
Okay, I will state for the record that there is a whole lot of medic information here. Great job guys and gals and keep up the good work. Now, I...
Special Report: First Aid, and Then Some by Jim Rawles Editor, www.SurvivalBlog.com Most of the advice found at disaster preparedness web...
Let me start by telling a story. Patient is brought into an ER from a Nursing Home. She had attempted to get up out a chair, but had stumbled and...
This is a difficult post to write, mostly because it asks you the reader to think differently than you have been trained to. Let me start by...
When journeying into the wilderness it is important to carry a complete first aid kit and book. It is also wise to take a first aid course. A good...
I wanted to share an experience from my own life in hopes it may give some one a different perspective and keep them from haveing a similar...
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