I think you’re over analyzing a bit but, I would lean more towards the thicker material. Wound packing is painful, I’d prefer to just get it over with quick. Thicker material means you fill the wound faster. That being said, I do prefer the dressings that have a hemostatic agent in them...
I would be hesitant to use a product so cheap. We don’t use powdered agents in Maryland. I don’t have specific experience with that product but in Maryland prehospital medicine, and as far as I know the national registry of paramedics, we are not pouring any powder on GSWs. We do use gauze that...
What are your thoughts on what would happen if trump actually won in a recount. I think antifa and the entire left would absolutely lose their sh*t... but to what end? They’ve been on interviews saying that if trump won again, what we’ve seen is just the beginning. So if the election results...
Most jurisdictions have went towards valved chest seals. If you use non valved seals you may occasionally need to “burp” the patient. Basically air gets trapped in the chest cavity, pressure builds up, and needs to be released in order for the lung to fully inflate. This is why the new seals...
I’ve been a EMT/Paramedic for 9 years now. GSWs are relatively easy to treat (in the prehospital setting) and don’t require a whole lot of equipment. Most GSWs that I see (mostly handgun)are controlled easily with an Israeli bandage or Tourniquet. Last shooting I ran the guy took 4 9mms to the...
Yeah as long as you can handle it. Easy to use and when you pump it, everyone within hearing distance knows you mean business. 12 gauge is a universal language.
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Been shooting all my life. I have a 120 acre farm I do allot of pew pew on. My brother in law Steves1911 recommend I join here. Looking forward to networking and learning from everyone.