I’ve worn a badge, worked around firearms for most of my adult life, and spent time in emergency departments where seconds can change the outcome for a patient. In both law enforcement and emergency nursing, I’ve learned one lesson that applies to almost every serious bleeding emergency: I don’t want to be looking for the […]
By Guy J. Sagi How loud a gunshot is depends on the firearm, but it’s usually pretty loud. Send a single round downrange without hearing protection, and permanent damage can result—even complete loss of hearing. You can eliminate the risk by wearing foamies, quality earmuffs, or modern electronic versions with suitable decibel-reduction ratings. Every experienced […]
Tourniquets are familiar to some and foreign to others. Some people wave off the tourniquet, thinking they can just use their belt. Others think you should only use a tourniquet for an amputation. What’s the truth? Are tourniquets helpful? And which types of tourniquets should you carry? This guide will cover three common tourniquets and […]
