Massive Hemorrhage

Caring for open wounds when help isn't near can involve critical decisions. Learn when—and when not—to close a wound with North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles). In this video, NAR Doc breaks down the risks of anaerobic bacteria, which wounds should never be closed, and how to properly prepare a wound for closure in the field. This basic 101 overview gives you an easy-to-understand introduction to making good decisions regarding wound closure.

North American Rescue's NAR Doc gives tips and education points on the process of transitioning a tourniquet application that is "high and tight", or hasty, to a deliberate application located 2-3" above the wound site.

North American Rescue's NAR Doc helps us understand when and how you would convert a tourniquet to a pressure dressing.

Learn from North American Rescue's own NAR Doc about the importance of effective pressure dressing application.

Learn from North American Rescue's own NAR Doc about the importance of effective pressure dressing application.

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!