A 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...
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Tactical 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...
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Understanding 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 ...
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One 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....
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Have 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...
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Are 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...
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The 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 ...
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Travel 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...
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A 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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It is commendable for any organization or an individual with a strong interest in emergency preparedness to undergo proper training on the use of tourniquets. In cases of severe blood loss, a properly applied tourniquet can mean the difference betwee...
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Shooting incidences are dynamic and may be over in a few minutes thus likely to involve rush to the hospital by those that got injured. As it will be demonstrated in this paper, Emergency medical equipment (EME) is among the key resources required in...
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They occur without prior warning, creating havoc and destruction throughout their path. Whenever such unfortunate events happen, the availability of efficient emergency medical equipment will determine between life and death. This article examines th...
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