If a person gets a chest injury, it can lead to critical complications that may affect breathing and even cause a lung collapse. This is a very serious injury and can quickly become life-threatening if not treated immediately. That’s why chest seals ...
VIEW MOREWhat do you know about a chest seal? A chest seal is a crucial medical device that doctors utilize when treating patients with penetrating chest wounds. If someone has a wound like this, it can be very serious: they can get air inside the chest. If a...
VIEW MOREIf there is a problem in the chest, we call it thoracic emergency. It could be for a lot of reasons, such as being in a car accident, tripping, or being injured in other ways. Injuries of this type can be life-threatening, and they can cause a person...
VIEW MOREA tension pneumothorax is a critical but potentially life-threatening condition that can develop rapidly. This happens when air leaks into the space between your lungs and chest wall. That air is under a lot of pressure, on both the heart and the lun...
VIEW MORETactical compressed gauze — this is a specialized tool used for treating individuals who have been injured. It’s very important for people who work in the army, and people who do EMT, which is emergency workers. This gauze is used to bind up wounds a...
VIEW MOREUnderstanding WoundsWounds are to us human — anyone, anywhere, at any time. No matter if you have a tiny cut on your index finger or a huge wound like a skin tear, it is very important to seek medical help. When you have a wound, the first thing you ...
VIEW MOREOne of the most critical tools is hemostasis gauze, which is essential for quick bleeding cessation. Just pretend you are outside playing and fell down and scraped your knee. When that happens, your body has to clot the bleeding so that you can heal....
VIEW MOREHave you gotten a cut on a finger that had to be bandaged? It’s a bit painful and annoying, correct? Now, consider if they walk away with a significantly larger piece of the pie, something infinitely more serious. In such cases, they might need a spe...
VIEW MOREAre you aware of what to do in the event of an emergency? An emergency is a time when someone needs help fast, say, if someone is hurt or very unwell. We rely on people we call first responders in those situations. They are special helpers, paramedic...
VIEW MOREThe goal of Medresq is to teach people how to use key elements of first aid (for example, a tourniquet). A tourniquet is a specialized lifesaving tool to be used in times of an emergency; knowing precisely how to use one is really paramount. In this ...
VIEW MORETravel first aid kit — This is a REALLY important thing to pack. This small but very helpful kit could really come in handy if something goes awry. Medresq travel first aid kit which includes all supplies necessary to deal with most of emergencies or...
VIEW MOREA medical tourniquet is defined as a set of several applications than can be used to compress a limb in order to cut excessive bleeding either during a medical procedure or as a result of an injury. It is appropriate and beneficial in circumstances w...
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