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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
  • Learn How to Use Prehospital Ultrasound -Cardiac Activity Check
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    Learn How to Use Prehospital Ultrasound -Cardiac Activity Check

    In this post, North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) covers how to use prehospital ultrasound to do a cardiac activity check to diagnose PEA, asystole, and guide CPR. See how you can provide better patient care when point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is available.
  • When to Apply a C-A-T?
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    When to Apply a C-A-T?

    North American Rescue's NAR Doctor takes a minute to go back to the basics of when you want to use tourniquets vs when you don't.
  • What Are 5 Top Uses for Ultrasound in Prehospital Care
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    What Are 5 Top Uses for Ultrasound in Prehospital Care

    In this video, North American Rescue’s NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) shares his top 5 ways he uses ultrasound to provide better diagnostics and care in the prehospital setting — from rapid cardiac checks to guiding vascular access. See how the Butterfly iQ3 portable ultrasound can help your patients by empowering you to work faster, safer, and smarter in the field.
  • Ever wonder about Ballistic Plates?
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    Ever wonder about Ballistic Plates?

    Learn the basics on the North American Rescue Level 3 Ballistic Plates to help you understand what sort of ballistic threats it offers protection from.
  • Ventilation in TBI: Learn How To Improve Survivability in Prehospital TBI
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    Ventilation in TBI: Learn How To Improve Survivability in Prehospital TBI

    In this video, North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) breaks down why proper ventilation is critical for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients — and how following recommendations gleaned from the EPIC Study guidelines can drastically improve survival rates in the prehospital setting. -Learn why overventilation and hyperventilation can harm the brain. -The ideal respiratory rate to target. -How simple tools like flow-limiting devices and timers can keep you on track. Right rate. Right volume. Right outcome.
  • Stab Protection vs Ballistic Protection - Which is right for you?
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    Stab Protection vs Ballistic Protection - Which is right for you?

    When you are making the choice for the right protection to include in your everyday wear ballistic PPE, it's important to consider the most likely threats you will face and prioritize your gear accordingly. This quick video from North American Rescue gives you some facts to consider when you're looking at how you want to prep your gear.

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