September 7, 2012
by Chris
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Article written by Guest Blogger WillG, a CF Medic with multiple deployments. I was having the ultimate male bonding experience. My best friend, an infantry senior NCO, and I were packing our fighting rigs in his garage for deployment to … Continue reading
August 22, 2012
by Chris
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How do you decide between an auto-lock or a screw gate carabiner? Generally speaking, I choose auto-locking carabiners for use on helicopters. They don’t vibrate open, and noise signature isn’t as big a deal. Auto-locks have a tendency to make … Continue reading
August 20, 2012
by Chris
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We’d like to welcome back our Guest Blogger: Article written by WillG, a CF Medic with multiple deployments. How do you decide what your element packs in their Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)? On most deployments, units issue very basic … Continue reading
August 3, 2012
by Chris
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We’d like to welcome a Guest Blogger: Article written by WillG, a CF Medic with multiple deployments. When it comes to Junior Medics setting up their rig, one of the things that I see regularly is emulation of the infantry … Continue reading
August 1, 2012 by craig.keller | 0 comments
I hope you got a chance to read the blog posted by Chris July 12, 2012 titled “Kits of Convenience” because it has an excellent description of the SAS™ Kit. If you haven’t read it yet, check it out here. In the blog, Chris describes the many advantages to having Health Canada Licensed sterile prepackaged kits. When the time comes to perform a procedure you won’t have to search for components or remember the checklist of items you need for the procedure.
The Tactical Vascular Access Kit, or TVAK™ (pictured below), is another example of a Kit of Convenience that sets you up for success and is available from CTOMS™ in either 18 gauge or 22 gauge.
A video of the TVAK™ in use is shown below as well as a trick-of-the-trade in setting up the administration set and uncapping the Luer-Lok.
Medicine never stops evolving and neither do you. Contact CTOMS™ for training and products and don’t just take our word for it, try one of our kits of convenience for yourself.
July 13, 2012
by Chris
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When we first started teaching surgical airways to Canadian Forces Medics, they were expected to make their own kits. A #6 ETT was cut down to the point just above the inflation balloon tube, and all the other components were … 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
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
May 16, 2012
by Chris
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It is with great pleasure that I announce this news: Crye Precision has officially designated CTOMS™ as its official associate and distributor in Canada! To view Crye’s associates’ page, please visit: http://www.cryeprecision.com/international.aspx We’ve have had an overwhelming interest and demand … Continue reading
May 4, 2012
by craig.keller
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If you are looking for new technology, in my humble opinion, this is just that. You don’t have to take my word for it though; take a look through xcollar.com and see for yourself . You will increase your awareness … Continue reading