Do you have the right medical supplies and equipment on hand to take care of yourself and your family if the SHTF? If you answer anything except a highly confident, “absolutely,” then you are not prepared. Don’t let a simple cut, sore throat or something far more severe take you … [Read more...] about How to Assemble an Ultimate Survival First Aid Kit
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Israeli Bandage and the CAT Tourniquet Why They Should Be In Your Medical Kit
In an emergency, you may very well have to administer first aid to others and to yourself. It may be a matter of life and death. Rapid loss of blood from a severed artery is fatal if the bleeding is not stopped within seconds in some cases. Having the right bandages and the … [Read more...] about Israeli Bandage and the CAT Tourniquet Why They Should Be In Your Medical Kit
How to Set a Broken Bone or Treat a Dislocated Joint
In modern society we seldom think about our proximity to professional help. Even in extreme cases, help is near at hand. Imagine a worst case scenario, a hiker, miles from the nearest electrical outlet, slips and breaks his leg. Modern technology can summon help in an instant. … [Read more...] about How to Set a Broken Bone or Treat a Dislocated Joint
Administering First Aid: Do You Have Basic First Aid Skills
First, ask yourself, do you have basic first aid skills, first aid supplies and a willingness to render aid to someone who is injured. If you simply have no skills at all, or fear to give aid, but want to learn to overcome your fear or reluctance then it is important that you … [Read more...] about Administering First Aid: Do You Have Basic First Aid Skills
Sugar for Wounds: Do You Have It in Your First Aid Kit?
Sugar for Treating Wounds The following is for informational purposes only. The information provided is not medical advice, and should not be considered as such. Any wound, cut or abrasion has the potential of becoming infected if not treated promptly and effectively. Certain … [Read more...] about Sugar for Wounds: Do You Have It in Your First Aid Kit?