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08/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Emergency care tips from 100 years ago: 7 Lessons that still apply today

Roughly 100 years ago, medical science was still very much involved with educating the public about basic emergency care. A lot of these first-aid tips are still incredibly relevant today. Here are such seven practices that you should familiarize yourself with. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) How to stop bleeding from an artery below the middle of […]

08/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow

Should SHTF, you may experience a much greater risk for physical injuries. This could be complicated by the possible lack of operational medical treatment facilities or medical supplies. You may, therefore, need to depend on nature’s boons to keep yourself safe from harm. Among the herbs you need for your emergency first aid kit, yarrow […]

08/01/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The prepper’s survival guide: What you need to know about the Israeli bandage

Should SHTF, you may find yourself unable to obtain proper medical treatment for a wound of considerable severity. In such situations, having an Israeli bandage on hand could be the difference between death and survival. The Israeli bandage, also called the Emergency Bandage, is a special type of bandage used for traumatic injuries. These are […]

06/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tourniquet practice proven to improve survival in civilian trauma victims

Tourniquets are finally getting some good press, an article in News Wise stated. A newly published study showed that a properly fitted tourniquet can increase the chances of survival for a civilian victim who has suffered traumatic injuries. The technique was originally developed to stop wounded soldiers from bleeding to death. It was one of […]

03/17/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Compression bandages and other ways to stop bleeding when you’re off grid

Considering the fact that bleeding is the largest direct cause of death in most fatalities, it makes sense to include something in your bug out bag that you can use to close up wounds if you happen to get injured while off the grid. But what types of bandages are most effective? Are there certain […]

01/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural first-aid treatments of old can help you survive off-grid emergencies

While you’re in civilization, modern medicine is always within arm’s reach thanks to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals. But if you’re trapped in the wilderness for a couple of days or longer, you’re going to need more than a simple first aid kit. In other parts of the world, certain tribes and cultures still rely on […]

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