XStat Stops Bleeding from Gunshot Wounds in 15 Seconds
The XStat, by RevMedx, is a pocket-size modified syringe that injects specially coated sponges into gunshot wounds.
Tag: combat medicine
Winning the War on Cavities with ‘Combat Gum’
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research in San Antonio is working on a 'combat gum' that kills cavity-causing bacteria.
O2 Unleashed — Oxygen Blasts | VIDEO
O2 Unleashed delivers blasts of 95-percent oxygen to recharge people working in high altitudes or who simply need to recharge ...
Vets Get College Credit for Combat Medicine Experience
Military veterans can now receive college credit for combat medicine experience through a new program called E-line Military (ELM).
Police Combat Life Saver Course Taught in CT
The Police Combat Life Saver course teaches members of police departments how to provide medical care to themselves and victims ...
LEOs Train With Torniquets To Save Lives
Tourniquets have played a vital role in the battlefield. Recent attacks on civilians have police departments investing in them, too. ...
Corpsman Shares Real-World Techniques
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ali N. Adams, an administrative clerk with the Advisory Training Group, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st ...
Boston Bombing Highlighted Importance of Proper Tourniquets
Tourniquets proved to be crucial in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombing, said Joseph Blansfield, Boston Medical Center's trauma ...