Suture Tips
Suturing is an intimidating skill. It that can take years to master and perform comfortably. But, no one cares about mastery when they...
You got BURNED!!!
Burns suck. They unfortunately are easily sustained and a common injury. Maybe a simple touch of a hot pan, sitting too close to a fire,...
Tear Gas Exposure
Collateral damage is common with non-rioters trying to flee the situation. As things progress in a riot, tear gas is likely to be flung...
Gunshot Wound Basics
Hopefully none of us have to deal with a gunshot wound in our lifetime. We see and hear of shootings more and more in the news lately,...
Improvised Asthma Equipment
If you happen to be an asthmatic or have a group member with asthma, then hopefully you have the medications and supplies stored and...
Antibiotics
So you had strep throat and were given a large bottle of Amoxicillin. After taking them a few days and symptoms resolved you decided not...
Tick
Apocalypse or not, ticks are out there. Nasty little suckers are always looking for a host, and to give you their thanks they may...
Fishhook Injuries
Fishing is a common recreational sport, and will likely be an important means of resupplying food when SHTF. Penetrating fishhook trauma...
Improvised Spinal Immobilization
Spinal injuries are a huge fear when out in the wilderness. There literally isn’t anything much worse than dealing with this type of...
Basics to Wound Management
Most of us will be carrying or have readily accessible a first aid kit for treating wounds. The primary focus to managing a wound is to...
