{"id":2077,"date":"2020-05-20T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/?p=2077"},"modified":"2022-12-06T14:41:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T19:41:39","slug":"3-pieces-of-medical-gear-to-stop-bleeding-and-save-a-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/3-pieces-of-medical-gear-to-stop-bleeding-and-save-a-life\/pentecostkyle12\/survival-prep\/05\/20\/2020\/2077\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Pieces of Medical Gear To Stop Bleeding And Save A Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
-Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed in any way as medical training or as a substitute for proper medical training.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n When seconds count, help is minutes away.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n There’s a saying that applies in the city: “When seconds count, help is minutes away.” This saying refers to the fact that first responders (EMS, fire, police) are on average at least 10 minutes away. In larger cities or more remote areas, this number can increase drastically. When we are out with friends and family or on solo trips hunting and fishing, help can potentially be hours if not days away.<\/p>\n As outdoor enthusiasts who spend time in remote areas, we need to be knowledgeable enough to act as our own first responders. A major arterial injury, sudden cardiac arrest, gunshot to the chest, or asphyxiation due to choking are all examples of medical emergencies for which seconds can make the difference between life or death. CPR certification classes are fairly common, but you should be aware that stop-the-bleed training is equally important.<\/p>\n I have previously told you about the 3.5 pounds of survival gear I carry with me on every hunt<\/a>. One of those items was my medical kit. In that kit, there are 3 crucial pieces of gear that you need to have. They increase the chances of survival for someone suffering from a major injury resulting in blood loss. Thousands of companies sell pre-packaged medical and trauma kits, but often you are paying much more than if you purchased the critical pieces yourself.<\/p>\n This is not the equipment you want to skimp on to save money. Do not purchase these supplies from anyone other than an authorized vendor of life-saving equipment. I have included links throughout the list to North American Rescue<\/a> and Dark Angel Medical<\/a> which are both highly reputable distributors of life-saving equipment for LEO, the military, and civilians.<\/p>\n The 3 Items You Will Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n