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Cold, Wet, and Bleeding: The Deadly Triad of Wilderness Trauma

Cold, Wet, and Bleeding: The Deadly Triad of Wi...

Hypothermia and bleeding are a deadly mix in the outdoors. Learn how the “Lethal Triad” — cold, wet, and blood loss — turns minor injuries into emergencies, and how the...

Cold, Wet, and Bleeding: The Deadly Triad of Wi...

Hypothermia and bleeding are a deadly mix in the outdoors. Learn how the “Lethal Triad” — cold, wet, and blood loss — turns minor injuries into emergencies, and how the...

Two hikers in the mountains performing wilderness first aid for an open leg fracture using bandages and a PrepEM Wild Essentials Pro Kit with visible logo; outdoor trauma care scene under natural light

How to Treat an Open Fracture in the Wilderness...

Learn how to treat an open fracture in the wild. Stop bleeding fast, splint safely, and stay prepared with the PrepEM Wild Essentials Pro Kit.

How to Treat an Open Fracture in the Wilderness...

Learn how to treat an open fracture in the wild. Stop bleeding fast, splint safely, and stay prepared with the PrepEM Wild Essentials Pro Kit.

Venomous Snake Bite Management

Venomous Snake Bite Management

     Each year in the U.S., 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes, yet most survive when the right steps are taken. The real danger isn’t the snake—it’s delayed...

Venomous Snake Bite Management

     Each year in the U.S., 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes, yet most survive when the right steps are taken. The real danger isn’t the snake—it’s delayed...

Cervical Spine Injuries and the NEXUS Criteria

Cervical Spine Injuries and the NEXUS Criteria

     One of the most dangerous injuries an outdoor adventurer can face is a cervical spine injury (C-spine). Whether you’re hunting, hiking, climbing, or riding an ATV through rugged...

Cervical Spine Injuries and the NEXUS Criteria

     One of the most dangerous injuries an outdoor adventurer can face is a cervical spine injury (C-spine). Whether you’re hunting, hiking, climbing, or riding an ATV through rugged...

Penetrating Neck Wound Management

Penetrating Neck Wound Management

Management of Penetrating Neck Wounds: A Comprehensive Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts      When it comes to outdoor adventures, safety is paramount. One of the most critical injuries that can...

Penetrating Neck Wound Management

Management of Penetrating Neck Wounds: A Comprehensive Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts      When it comes to outdoor adventures, safety is paramount. One of the most critical injuries that can...

Anaphylaxis in the Wild: How to Spot It and Stop It

Anaphylaxis in the Wild: How to Spot It and Sto...

Anaphylaxis is your body’s immune system hitting the panic button, often triggered by something as simple as a bee sting, a hidden nut in your trail mix, or even an...

Anaphylaxis in the Wild: How to Spot It and Sto...

Anaphylaxis is your body’s immune system hitting the panic button, often triggered by something as simple as a bee sting, a hidden nut in your trail mix, or even an...

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