I've started another series on YouTube, this one on Tactical Medicine. We're going to be going to be approaching it from the layman's point of view versus medic or medical provider side of things. If you like find some value in it please like and subscribe! https://youtu.be/QBasncvYe60 -Joe
Tag: Medical
Preventative Medicine in the Field and Camp
The biggest killer on the battlefield has historically been illness. A topic no one wants to discuss, after all tourniquets and tactical medicine are the vogue topics right now and more interesting. People would rather look at plate carriers and armor, when a bar of soap and rag will solve more medical issues. When I … Continue reading Preventative Medicine in the Field and Camp
EDC Skills – When to Change Roles
Of the skills an EDC person should be trained in, both defensive and medical skills are commonly mentioned. This is good because they are two of the big ones, but how do they work together? Or a better question is: When is the correct time to switch roles from taking defensive action to that of … Continue reading EDC Skills – When to Change Roles
My Wilderness First-Aid Kit
The first aid kit that I carry into the wilderness probably looks different than most people would expect. It is like one carried by a war fighter, being trained as a Navy Corpsman though that makes sense. Working the outdoors, I have found that very few people carry first aid kits with them and those … Continue reading My Wilderness First-Aid Kit
Mindset in a Medical Situation
One of the most important parts of tactical/austere/emergency medicine that isn’t talked about much is the mindset and mental piece. Those that have been in the field for a long time understand this, but when learning the skills, it is never discussed enough. I don’t know if this is because it isn’t cool to talk … Continue reading Mindset in a Medical Situation
What is TCCC?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is the model of military medical care designed to address the lives lost to preventable deaths. After a gunfight in Mogadishu in the early 1990s a serious look was given to the civilian pre-hospital, read EMS, model of trauma management which had been adopted by the US Military. It was … Continue reading What is TCCC?
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