First Aid Fundamentals – Bleeding Control, Trauma Tips & Readiness
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Range Medical Kit: Two Tiers of Gear and What Each Covers
EMS response to remote ranges can run 14+ minutes. A two-tier range kit handles minor injuries and fills the trauma gap — here's what belongs...
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Hemorrhage Control with Compressed Gauze: Life-Saving Wound Packing Techniques
Compressed gauze wound packing stops severe bleeding where tourniquets can't reach. Learn proper technique, when to use it, and what supplies belong in your kit.
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Tourniquet Application: Complete Guide to Using a CAT Tourniquet to Stop Severe Bleeding
Learn proper CAT tourniquet application step-by-step: placement, windlass technique, common mistakes, and when to use this hemorrhage control standard.
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The Critical Role of Emergency Trauma Dressings in First Aid
Emergency Trauma Dressings control severe bleeding fast. Learn what ETDs do, how to apply them correctly, and why one belongs in every trauma kit and...
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Why the NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing Belongs in Every First Aid Kit
Uncontrolled hemorrhage kills in minutes. Learn how the NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing delivers rapid bleeding control for tactical, civilian, and emergency use.
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Traditional vs. Hemostatic Gauze: What Belongs in Your Trauma Kit?
Hemostatic gauze like QuikClot stops life-threatening bleeds in under 2 minutes. Traditional gauze cannot. Here is what belongs in your trauma kit and why.
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How to Use the NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing: Step-by-Step
The NAR ETD is a field-tested pressure dressing used by military and law enforcement to control severe bleeding fast. This guide covers correct application step...
