Emergency Medical Skills

Did you know you can make a splint at home? It’s a simple way to protect injured body parts. Using items like newspapers or sticks, you can easily make a…

After a disaster or traumatic event, about 8 million adults in the U.S. get PTSD. It’s key for these individuals to fight PTSD and improve their lives. Many ways can…

Did you know over 20% of the US lives in rural areas? This is a big number. Getting to a doctor when you live far away is hard. There are…

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. In emergencies, blood transfusions are crucial, saving many lives. It’s vital to use safe practices to avoid reactions…

Did you know that about 40% of people who go up to high places feel sick with altitude sickness? When you go up into high places, there is less oxygen.…

Did you know that about 50 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain? This number makes up almost 20% of the nation’s adults. This kind of pain…

Did you know a person can go for about three weeks without food, but only three days without water? It’s true. In survival settings, what you eat and drink really…

Did you know that triage comes from military doctors in the 18th century? It’s from the French “trier,” which means to sort. Today, this sorting method helps in deciding who…

During a big disaster, medical supplies might not be enough. Hospitals might not have all they need, and over 70% of them lack supplies after natural disasters.[1] Making your own…

Did you know about 45% of amputations come from traumatic injuries? And, about 54% stem from vascular diseases like diabetes. Amputation is the loss of a body part, either through…