To be able to use a tourniquet effectively and ensure patient safety when using the device, there are considerations that should be understood. There are indications, directions for use and contraindications, all applicable for CAT tourniquet use.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots. CVD is one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide, but it can often largely be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle.

Are there some activities that you wish you could do, but you can't or don't because of the risk of motion sickness? Here are some facts that may help. Sea-sickness, car-sickness and airsickness are all forms of motion sickness.

Travelers who fly through different time zones are at risk for jet lag, a temporarily condition that occurs when the body adjusts to changes in light, temperature and climate.

Wilderness and adventure travellers go to places where there are many different and dangerous diseases. It is essential to receive proper vaccinations when travelling. This article talks about some of the most important vaccines for world travel.

International travel is on the rise again, as millions of people travel for professional, social, recreational and humanitarian purposes each year. All travellers must prepare for the variety of health risks they can be exposed to in unfamiliar environments before, during and after they travel.

Sometimes both access to and transport after stabilizing a patient will require the use of ropes and technical rope systems. Historically, rope rescue probably began when the first person tied a rope around their waist and either climbed up to or was lowered down to someone in need.

Patient assessment commences with assessing the general appearance of the patient. Use observation to identify the general appearance of the patient which includes the level of interaction, looks well or unwell, pale or flushed, lethargic or active, agitated or calm, compliant or combative, posture and movement.

In order to locate and access a patient or point, personnel must have a good working knowledge of outdoor terrain features and how to efficiently navigate that terrain. Personnel must know where they are, where they need to go and how to get there efficiently.

The Incident Command System (ICS) is the model tool for command, control and coordination of response and provides a means to coordinate the efforts of individual agencies as they work toward the common goal of stabilizing the incident and protecting life, property, and the environment. ICS uses principles that have been proven to improve efficiency and effectiveness in a business setting and applies these principles to emergency response.

The role of searching personnel is often misunderstood. The highest priority is not the health and well-being of the subject. The highest priority is the health and well-being of self, then the team, and then the subject. When these priorities are scrambled, the possibility of a rescuer becoming a patient increases, turning an asset into a liability. If a Searcher becomes injured, then it takes time and vital resources away from the original objective of the search.

Many accidents in search and rescue operations are the result of a failure to adequately identify and manage risk. Risk management is a process that should be ongoing. Anytime a search is conducted, personnel go into places facing numerous issues that could potentially cause harm.

HIV continues to affect the lives of many even today, physiologically as well as psychologically. Although medical interventions continue to work on finding the optimal cure or treatment for AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, most people who have tested HIV positive, tend to turn recluse and ostracise themselves from others, mostly because of the stigma attached to the disease.

Pain is considered the “fifth vital sign” and a subjective symptom, so healthcare providers must rely on the patient’s description. Pain is whatever the person says it is, existing whenever the person says it does even if no specific cause of can is identified. To conduct his pain assessment, you can use the COLDERR method.

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) revolutionized our approach to trauma by utilizing evidence-based medicine in replacing the antiquated “ABCs” with the MARCH mnemonic. If you are not familiar with MARCH, here is what you need to know.

A first-aid kit is an important item to have when you travel, whether it’s in your own country or across the globe. When your doctor’s office is far away, having the right items with you is essential. Your first-aid kit should have what you need to take care of mild illnesses and injuries. This will include a variety of things, but you don’t need to take an entire medicine cabinet.

An EpiPen is an epinephrine auto-injector used to treat severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be triggered by different allergies, including food, venom, and drug allergies.

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on 14 November to raise awareness about diabetes. Patients with diabetes are found less in the rural populations than in the urban population because there is a difference in food intake. To prevent this disease, not only awareness but also lifestyle changes are important. Diabetes patients are more likely to be seen in cities due to irregular eating habits and less physical activity.

IV therapy is a delivery method for fluids and medication. “IV” stands for intravenous, which means the fluid is administered through the veins. The fluid that contains vitamins and minerals or medication is delivered via an IV drip or injection into the vein, which allows the therapy to move quickly through your bloodstream. Direct IV insertion typically delivers medication faster than oral administration.

Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) occurs, such as a major road traffic accident, fire, or terrorist attack, prioritising patients is critical for those that are most in need to receive urgent treatment first.