Tourniquets 101: When And How To Use Them
A tourniquet is a strap of material that is twisted tight above a deep wound to stop bleeding until someone can receive medical treatment.
A tourniquet is a strap of material that is twisted tight above a deep wound to stop bleeding until someone can receive medical treatment.
A butterfly bandage looks like its name. It consists of two wings of adhesive tape with a thin band in the middle.
Some hospitals are turning people away if they do not have a life-and-death emergency. There has never been a better time to learn basic first aid skills.
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Our forefathers and foremothers used plants, common sense, and a little know-how to ease all types of pain and discomfort.
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A tourniquet is a crucial medical item that should be in every prepper’s first aid kit. If someone has a major wound, applying pressure might not be enough.
Emergency wound care is one of the primary building blocks of survival. Do you know how to treat a sprain, a fracture, an open wound, or a severe burn?
Here are the most common first aid myths and what’s wrong with them. Pass along this valuable information and you may just save a life.
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