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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 long can a tourniquet be kept on?
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    How long can a tourniquet be kept on?

    North American Rescue's NAR Doctor helps you understand some of the basic principles for knowing how long tourniquets can be left in place.
  • Why I Always Carry a Trauma Kit — And Why You Should Too
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    Why I Always Carry a Trauma Kit — And Why You Should Too

    Trauma is the leading cause of death in the U.S. before professional help arrives—and it can happen anywhere, anytime. In this video, Doc Miles from North American Rescue explains why carrying a trauma kit is essential for everyone, not just first responders. Learn how to choose the right kit based on your training, activities, and environment. Stay ready. Save lives.
  • How Do You Know When a Blood Bag is Full in the field
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    How Do You Know When a Blood Bag is Full in the field

    North American Rescue's NAR Doc reviews a field expedient way of determining if your blood bag is full when a scale isn't available. This is valuable for prolonged field care and dealing with blood collection and transfusions when a field hospital or higher level of care is not available.
  • How a Service Dog Changed This Special Ops Veteran’s Life
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    How a Service Dog Changed This Special Ops Veteran’s Life

    Ian breaks down how getting a service dog helped him regain control, stay alert, and stay present—without burning out. With support from nonprofits like Special Operations Wounded Warriors and Baden K9, Ian was paired with dogs trained to help him navigate life after service.
  • Know how to use an AED to save a life? Here's how.
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    Know how to use an AED to save a life? Here's how.

    If someone near you experienced a cardiac arrest would you know how to use the AED? Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere—and an AED can be the difference between life and death. In this video, Doc Miles from North American Rescue walks you through how to properly use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Learn when to apply an AED, how to use it effectively, and what to do before and after delivering a shock. Time matters. Know the steps. Be ready to save a life.
  • What's inside a Bleeding Control Kit?
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    What's inside a Bleeding Control Kit?

    Training + the right tools = life saved!!! May is Stop the Bleed Month—know how to act when seconds count. In this video, we break down the steps of bleeding control using a bleeding control kit. Take a class. Know your gear. Be ready to save a life.

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