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How small of a limb does the CAT work on
How Small of A Limb Does The CAT Work on?
Why do we mark the time
Why do we mark the time?
How does a tourniquet work
How Does A Tourniquet Work?
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
General Exclusion Order
General Exclusion Order Blocks Importation of Counterfeit Tourniquets
How does a chest seal work
How Does A Chest Seal Work?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
Recent Articles
  • How to Use a Portable Ventilator Part 1
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    How to Use a Portable Ventilator Part 1

    Learn how to set up and manage a ventilator in the field with North American Rescue’s NAR Doc, Dr. Ethan Miles In this post, NAR Doc breaks down the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on mechanical ventilation basics.
  • The Importance of Effective Pressure Dressing
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    The Importance of Effective Pressure Dressing

    Learn from North American Rescue's own NAR Doc about the importance of effective pressure dressing application.
  • How to Build a Vehicle First Aid Kit That Can Actually Save a Life
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    How to Build a Vehicle First Aid Kit That Can Actually Save a Life

    In this video, North American Rescue’s NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) takes a look inside a standard vehicle first aid kit — and shows what it’s missing when it comes to real roadside emergencies, and what you should carry instead. Learn what to do when life saving interventions can't wait for an ambulance. Be prepared to address major bleeding and other traumatic injuries when it matters most.
  • Can a Tourniquet Be Too Tight?
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    Can a Tourniquet Be Too Tight?

    Can a tourniquet be too tight? If so, what happens? North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) explores the facts in this quick overview video featuring the GEN 7 C-A-T® Tourniquet, the world's leading tactical tourniquet that's saved more lives than any other pre-hospital field tourniquet!
  • Learn How to Use Prehospital Ultrasound- Vascular Access
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    Learn How to Use Prehospital Ultrasound- Vascular Access

    In this video, North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) covers how to use prehospital ultrasound to easily find IV access using the Butterfly iQ3 portable ultrasound device for precise needle placement. See how you can provide better patient care when point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is available.
  • Enhanced ARS Safe Insertion Techniques
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    Enhanced ARS Safe Insertion Techniques

    North American Rescue's NAR Doc gives tips and tricks for minimizing risks to patients when inserting the Enhanced ARS needle to address tension pneumothorax.

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