Opinion
The Incredible Story of the Gut Shot Mountain Man
Modern Medicine is a marvel of science and human ingenuity. Enormous advancements have been made in the last 200 years that have substantially improved our quality of life. It…
Read MoreCome See Mountain Man Medical Live! 2022 Update
Looking for a place to get trained? Here are some options for you that may work if you are wanting to brush up on trauma skills. This year, I’ll be…
Read MoreA Look At the SOF-Tourniquet.
Tourniquets are something that I am very familiar with in both my military and civilian careers, and I’ve had the benefit of using many different kinds over the years. The…
Read MoreThe Advanced Combat Medicine of the Roman Legion
If I’m honest with myself, I never joined the military to be in the medical field. It was just something I picked up, almost by accident. I wanted to be…
Read More3 Reasons Why a Broken Leg is No Longer a Death Sentence:
Medical technology has come a long way in the last 100 years. Basic trauma skills that are common knowledge now, were at one time completely unknown to even the most…
Read MoreComparison: Snowboarding vs. Skiing Injuries: Part 1
Snow is here and it’s time for that deep sweet powder at the top. Winter sports are starting to pick up and of course so will the number of injuries…
Read MoreThe Best NPA on the Market
Casualty Management starts with bleeding control. Tourniquets applied, wounds packed and pressure dressings wrapped. Once we’re certain the bleeding has been completely stopped, we then turn our attention to ensuring…
Read MoreTop 5 Items: Hunter IFAK
Last week we talked about the 3 types of injuries you might face while hunting. Being far away from medical help is the biggest reason why an emergency in a…
Read More3 Most Common Hunting Injuries
Hunting in the back country of the Colorado Rockies is tough, even for the most experienced hunters and people come from all over the world just to test themselves here.…
Read MoreA Successful GN Conference
Success! The first annual Guardian Nation Conference was a big win. For me personally, it was the chance to shake off the rust and do some teaching. This conference was…
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