Mindset
Why You Should NOT Rescue Someone in Danger
Reporter: “What were you thinking when you jumped in to save them?” Citizen Hero: “I didn’t. I didn’t think, I just reacted.” Maybe you’ve heard a statement like this in…
Read MoreExtraction: How to Patch Yourself Like a Badass
Disclaimer** This article contains spoilers. If you haven’t seen the movie, go check it out first so I don’t ruin it for you. When I was a kid, my dad,…
Read More7 Steps to Save A Life
Trauma Medicine is surprisingly simple, but it’s far from easy. Since this is a stressful, life-or-death struggle, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. If you have never been faced by a…
Read MoreTrauma Emergencies and the COVID-19 Outbreak
Everyone is talking about it. Everyone. I haven’t had a single conversation in the last 3 weeks that hasn’t included something about the Corona virus outbreak. While not exactly the…
Read MoreFirst Aid: Why People Die
I’ve had the opportunity to talk with a variety of medics, both in the military and civilian world. From EMTs, paramedics, ER doctors, special operators, fire fighters and first responders,…
Read MoreYour Life Depends on Where You Keep Your Med Kit
It confuses me that medical kits are often neglected. I’ve been in the medical world for a few years now and I’ve never had a hard time convincing someone that…
Read MoreA War Medic’s Tips for Avoiding Panic
It’s easy to understand that dealing with trauma is stressful. Emergencies are usually unexpected, and the surprise of a life-threatening injury can throw even a normally calm person into panic.…
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