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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
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Improvised Windlass TQ (Video)
Austere Medicine Jay P.
Improvised Windlass Tourniquet Use "The fact is, a good medic can make bad gear work in a pinch." Jay Paisley {youtube}0Q_ClfyM0Ls{/youtube}
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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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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...