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Trauma/Tactical Medicine

  • Fact-checking Myths About Arterial Tourniquets

    Fact-checking Myths About Arterial Tourniquets

    Arterial tourniquets have been used for centuries to control severe bleeding. However, their use has been controversial due to myths and misconceptions. Here are the facts about arterial tourniquets: Myth:...

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  • Just a Trim - the history of trauma shears

    Just a Trim - the history of trauma shears

    In emergency situations, every second counts. When it comes to providing immediate medical assistance, having the right tools can make all the difference. Trauma shears have come a long way...

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  • Tactical Medicine in Action: A Real-World Example

    Tactical Medicine in Action: A Real-World Example

    Tactical medicine is often used in high-stakes, high-stress situations, such as active shooter incidents or hostage crises. These are scenarios where every second counts and the ability to provide rapid...

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  • Tactical medicine disaster response

    The Role of Tactical Medicine in Disaster Response

    Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can strike at any time, and they often require a rapid response from emergency medical services. In this blog post, we will examine the role...

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  • Stop The Bleed Month

    Stop The Bleed Month

    Early haemorrhage control is essential in the management of patients suffering major trauma. Providing personnel at risk of encountering major trauma with highly performing equipment meeting professional standards for trauma management is...

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  • The Trauma Triad of Death

    The Trauma Triad of Death

    The Trauma Triad of Death describes the three top causes of mortality in patients suffering major trauma(1,2). The three conditions most associated with death in patients suffering severe traumatic injuries...

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