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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
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Discussion guide to Airways
Austere Medicine Jay P.
Anytime we talk about austere medicine, naturally airways come up, and for a variety of reasons. Just to catch up our audience we are going to cover a few basics, so everyone is on the same sheet of music. In this article we wont cover how and when to use a particular airway, but we rather discuss the intended use to hopefully clarify what item does what. Anytime we talk about austere medicine, naturally airways come up, and for a variety...
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Improvised pelvic splint
Austere Medicine Jay P.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtFBs_DXHwI&w=560&h=315 Austere medical tips for stabilizing a fractured pelvis with supplies you have in your aidbag. If you don't have a pelvis sling you can fashion a hasty sling out of a TQ and SAM splint. Take a look! www.CAGmain.com