January 28, 2015
by Chris
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Every now and again, this bad recommendation surfaces. I actually saw this printed in an emergency veterinary book recently which prompted me to finally write this article. It’s time to bust this myth. I think it was the 2008 SOMA … Continue reading
June 20, 2013
by craig.keller
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With a seven year track record of instructing world class Military and Law Enforcement Tactical Medicine, CTOMS™ is continuing the Evolution of Tactical Medicine™ with this program by bringing it to you online. The online POD™ Survival Course continues to … Continue reading
May 11, 2013
by Chris
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We have a semi-open course we are running from May 19-22, 2013 in Edmonton, AB. It’s a Police Medic Level 1 course. The course is open to current serving law enforcement officers or TEMS Paramedics. You will require a letter … Continue reading
August 11, 2012
by Chris
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I’ve been asked “what is the best one-handed bandage?” or variations thereof, and I even see discussions about it online. Apparently there are even people instructing the importance of a one-handed bandage on courses that others pay money to take. … Continue reading
July 6, 2012
by Chris
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Believe it or not! The preliminary drop tests were successful and promising. A 100kg load was dropped onto a Quickie Descender™ (QD) in belay configuration. Peak force and slip distances were measured. And theoretically, the system is safe employed within … Continue reading
July 2, 2012
by craig.keller
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You have probably heard the saying “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” Well, I have my own saying, “Bandages and tourniquets don’t save people, people save people.” and the only way they can do that safely and effectively is … Continue reading
June 4, 2012
by craig.keller
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During World War I, a soldier discovered his friend, wounded, had fallen between the trenches out in “no man’s land.” Ignoring his officer’s orders, he dashed from the safety of the trench to try to rescue his friend. He returned … Continue reading
April 16, 2012
by Chris
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Knowledge: “Acts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.” (Oxford Dictionary) As I think about the Friendly Fire incident at Tarnak Farms in Afghanistan 10 years ago, the question that keeps … Continue reading
February 27, 2012
by Chris
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I want to rant about chest seals. And I want to critically look at them from a practical perspective. There must be a dozen different brands in the US market these days. What I find most interesting, is that when … Continue reading
February 13, 2012
by craig.keller
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“If you want to learn something new, read an old book” (Author unknown) In 1965 Henry K. Silver presented 10 steps that people go through in the evolution of acceptance of a new idea. Different people go through these steps … Continue reading