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When Do We Apply the TQ "High and T…
Austere Medicine Collin
There is a lot of discussion on whether to place a tourniquet (TQ) "high and tight" on an arm or leg, or place 2-3 inches above the wound, even if on the forearm or lower leg, sometimes called a "double bone compartment. " There is also those who say a tourniquet can be on for 1 hour, or for 8+, so which is it? The short answer is, it depends on the wound, who you are, and where...
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Special Operation Combat Medic School Su…
Austere Medicine Collin
We are writing this as a guide to help future students prepare and know what to expect when attending the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) Special Operations Combat Medic School (SOCM). We have instructors that are SOCM/SFMS qualified and wanted to pass the knowledge on.
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How to do a trauma assessment for preppe…
Austere Medicine Jay P.
[caption id="attachment_200" align="alignright" width="300"] TCCC with CAG[/caption] Naturally before we begin it needs to be said: CALL 911. However since we are a page dedicated to prepping and crisis management, it stands to reason that in this venue there is no 911 or 911 isn't coming. Either way YOU need to act.... Why start with trauma? Trauma is universal to every major catastrophe that's hit the US since 1776. Of course we support learning how to shoot and the myriad of...
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Xstat- Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Pressure D…
Austere Medicine Jay P.
{youtube}RgEO-sRwdAs{/youtube} If the video fails to load, Click here to watch Medical Concepts: Intrisic vs. extrinsic pressure. Synopsis: In this video we show you the difference between the two concepts of pressure using a Gen 7 CAT tourniquet, and the X-Stat trauma syringe.... #TjackSurvival #CrisisApplicationGroup North American Rescue Crisis Application Group Ready-Sure-Secure www.CAGmain.com #Survival #AustereMedicine #IFAK #CombatProven #RevMedX #NorthAmericanRescue
