Posts Tagged ‘medical’
S9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin
Riley brings Brian “Doc” McLaughlin back on the show to discuss a recent real world tourniquet use, one that involved both the improvised use of a tourniquet and a proper commercially made one. This situation involved a rare shark attack in New York, and without immediate medical intervention, the female involved likely would not have survived.
Read MoreRugby Team Jumps into Action, Improvises to Help Save 2 People’s Lives
Players from the Women’s Trowbridge Rugby team in England paused their practice to intervene and help save the lives of people injured in a serious traffic collision. There are some things we can learn from this August 8th incident, as reported by the Independant. A Traffic Collision During Rugby Practice— A women’s rugby team has been…
Read MoreShould You Include Narcan in Your Trauma Kit?
A wholistic approach to preparedness is important. I believe being able to address common life-threatening injuries is as important as carrying a firearm or knowing what to do in case of a fire. So I recommend you have access to a trauma kit with the gear to treat common injuries, as well as the understanding…
Read MoreFrom Tactical Tampons to Top-Notch Tools: Unveiling the Essentials of a Stop the Bleed Kit
Attention concealed carriers and defenders of safety! When it comes to being prepared for any situation, we firearms enthusiasts and outdoorsmen have an uncanny ability to adapt and improvise. And while the mythical “tactical tampon” may raise a few eyebrows and inspire some laughs, we’re here to discuss bleeding control kits and how you can…
Read MoreS8E2: “Can it be Used Against Me?” with Don West
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down with Don West, National Trial Counsel of CCW Safe, to discuss common ideas that people have about what can and cannot be used effectively against a person in a defense trial. Tune in!
Read MoreS7E19: TSAP – Tourniquet Self-Application Practice
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of practicing TQ application in dry fire practice. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
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