Bleeding is the largest direct cause of death in most fatalities due to accidental or intentional violence. Rapid and appropriate response can stop bleeding in the vast majority of cases. It doesn’t matter if your emergency is as mundane as… Continue Reading
I take control of traumatic bleeding and clotting seriously, as I’m often working by myself at The Place with tools meant to do lots of cutting. I think you should take it seriously, too. Everything from auto and home accidents… Continue Reading
Honey was one of the valuables buried with Egyptian royalty. Archeologists have found flasks of it in tombs, thousands of years old. It’s still edible. Now *that* is a long-term prep! (Honey will crystalize if it sits around, but that… Continue Reading
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When and How to Close Wounds From the Hope You Never Need It department: Someone you care about has been injured. You’ve gotten the bleeding stopped (using direct pressure instead of a tourniquet, naturally) and cleaned the wound up, perhaps… Continue Reading
I have a friend who is not the most wise, and not the most graceful. He is brave though! Combining those traits, he’s taken to supergluing himself back together rather than going in to the emergency room every other week. … Continue Reading
I’ve been thinking about wound care. Developing The Place and other prepping or emergency activities often involve sharp tools, lots of muscle, and people doing tasks they don’t do every day — good conditions for traumatic injury. I’m no expert… Continue Reading