Tourniquets, what damage can be done with thier use
Tourniquets are very effective but damage can occur to the limb but the risk of damage is not as much as was originally thought. Tourniquet use by the military has … Continue Reading →
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SOFT T Tourniquet
SOFT T tournique is another commercial tourniquet with a windlass that allows 180 degree turns. It has metal components rather than plastic and is availablle in black or orange. New … Continue Reading →
Haemostatic Dressings
Haemostatic gauze is a Haemostatic imreginated gauze that is used to ack a wound to stop catastrophic bleeding. In this video covers an overview of Haemostatic gauze. Celox Haemostatic Gauze … Continue Reading →
MAT Tourniquet
MAT Tourniquets are ideal for first aiders and medics as they are simple to use and you can apply the pressure in clicks rather than 180 degree turns so you … Continue Reading →
Celox Granules
Celox granules are a simple and effective way of directly apply a Haemostatic agent direct to the source of the catastrophic bleed.
Aircast boot
Aircast boot Is a better option than having to wear a cast and it allows partial and full weight bearing. In this episode of the First Aid Show we discuss … Continue Reading →
Celox A
Celox A is an applicator version of Celox granuals. If you are dealing with a bullet or stab wound, Celox A is a simple and low cost way of delivering … Continue Reading →
Subtalar Ankle Fusion
Subtalar ankle fusion is a common procedure where a screw/bolt is inserteded throught the heal in to the Talar joint to fuse the Talar with the heal. It is done … Continue Reading →
Trauma Dressings
Trauma dressings are something that First aiders may not have much experience with as theya are not something that is included in most first aid kits. They are used where … Continue Reading →
Tourniquets and Where to Use Them
Tourniquets have been added back in to first aid training where a risk of catastrophic bleeding exists. It is important to use them correctly with training and in this video … Continue Reading →