Rescue Essentials Blog

No matter how fast EMS responds, a person can bleed to death in as little as 3 to 5 minutes. That’s faster than many EMS systems can respond to the scene. And research has shown that as many as 20% of … read more

Tactical medical products are improving constantly - if you're going to carry, there are a few more things you should keep close. There are so many reasons to thank our veterans. One of the less … read more

FEMORAL TRACTION: EVOLUTION, ENGINEERING, AND SYSTEMSFemoral traction: Evolution, engineering, and systemsSince Dr. Hugh Owen Thomas (1834-1891) and his “Thomas Splint,” the topic of femoral traction … read more

The recent mass casualty event in Las Vegas has implications for regular citizens.Many stories have emerged from Las Vegas of bystanders taking courageous and life saving action to help those around t … read more

Statistics released today by the FBI show that 66 officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2016. Of those officers killed, 62 of them were killed by a firearm. This is a big increase of … read more