Posts Tagged ‘Tourniquet’
Why Improvised Tourniquets Don’t Work (But Why You Should Still Learn How)
A good medic takes pride in being able to make do with less. Emergency medicine almost never happens in a place when you have every resource at your disposal. Unless…
Read MoreA Loose Tourniquet Will Kill You Faster
Knowing how to use the equipment you have available is a key detail for saving lives. If you don’t understand how your gear works and what it’s doing when you…
Read MoreWhy the SWAT-T is Good for Civilians, but Not the Military
I know I already touched on this topic a few weeks ago, but I wanted to go a little more in depth on why I believe the SWAT-T is a…
Read MoreThe SWAT-T is the Best Backup Tourniquet
Having a commercial, purpose-made tourniquet ready to go in an emergency is essential for keeping someone alive. Trying to build your own on the spot takes time you don’t have…
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