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02/26/2019 / By Mary Miller

How to stop a bleeding wound, even in the middle of nowhere

Imagine being in the middle of nowhere. Perhaps you were hiking in the woods, or you might be alone in your remote homestead, far away from civilization. Imagine that for some reason or another, you are injured and your wound won’t stop bleeding. What are you going to do now? Learn how to stop a […]

11/25/2018 / By Earl Garcia

How to disinfect a wound almost instantly

People are quick to dismiss wounds, especially if they do not appear threatening. Little do people know that open wounds, when left untreated, could lead to severe infections. According to the Wound Care Centers (WCC), infected wounds are caused when the body’s immune system is overwhelmed by bacterial growth. Data from the WCC revealed that up to […]

11/24/2018 / By Russel Davis

How to stop bleeding almost instantly

Profuse bleeding from various causes — such as gashes, cuts, and surgical wounds — are an awful sight. The use of different clotting agents such as hemostats, chitosan patches, and tourniquets help ease the uncontrolled bleeding. Hemostat and Chitosan for uncontrolled bleeding Hemostatic dressings and chitosan patches keep profuse bleeding at a minimum. Hemostatic dressings keep […]

08/01/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The prepper’s survival guide: What you need to know about the Israeli bandage

Should SHTF, you may find yourself unable to obtain proper medical treatment for a wound of considerable severity. In such situations, having an Israeli bandage on hand could be the difference between death and survival. The Israeli bandage, also called the Emergency Bandage, is a special type of bandage used for traumatic injuries. These are […]

05/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Can you survive a gunshot wound? Ten things you need to know

When SHTF, there are many things that you have to prepare for. Aside from ensuring that you have access to enough food and water, you also need to know first aid for different kinds of medical emergencies. If society breaks down and your chances of getting shot increases, do you or your family members know how […]

04/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Warning signs that your wound might be infected with flesh-eating bacteria

Everybody gets a wound at some point in their life. Usually, all that’s needed to make it better is a bit of antibiotic cream and an adhesive bandage. This works for your run-of-the-mill scrape. However, in some unfortunate instances, that wound may actually be infected with flesh-eating bacteria. Just as the name implies, flesh-eating bacteria […]

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