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OCT 09, 2026

Trauma Kit vs First Aid Kit: What Actually Stops Severe Bleeding

Standard first aid kits treat superficial cuts and minor burns. Discover why severe arterial bleeding requires a dedicated trauma kit with a windlass tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, and high-compression wrap.

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Podcast Eposode 60: Ian Wedmore on Frostbite and Cold Weather Injuries

Dennis and Paul talk with Dr. Ian Wedmore and discuss some interesting updates to the management of frostbite injury in...

Feb 22, 2020 1 min

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INCIDENT REPORT and Example of Remedial Plan of Action

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/world/africa/soldier-death-somalia.html Why does it take the NY Times to identify and disseminate our medical lessons learned?! How was this not...

Oct 13, 2019 3 min

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Best Tourniquet Holding and Strap Pulling Technique

Best Tourniquet Holding and Strap Pulling Technique Wall PL, Buising CM, Donovan S, McCarthy C, Smith K, Renner CH. 19(2). 48 - 56. (Journal Article)...

Jul 15, 2019 1 min

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Ease of Use of Emergency Tourniquets on Simulated Limbs of Infants: Deliberate Practice

Ease of Use of Emergency Tourniquets on Simulated Limbs of Infants: Deliberate Practice Kragh JF, Wright-Aldossari B, Aden JK, Dubick MA. 19(2). 41...

Jul 15, 2019 1 min

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