Caring for open wounds when help isn't near can involve critical decisions. Learn how and when to suture a wound with North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles). In this video, NAR Doc demonstrates how to suture a wound, how to remove sutures, and how long to leave them in. This basic 101 overview gives you an easy-to-understand introduction to making good decisions regarding wound closure.
Caring for open wounds when help isn't near can involve critical decisions. Learn how and when to close a wound using a DermaQuik with North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles). In this video, NAR Doc breaks down how to assess wound depth by identifying tissue layers, how to properly irrigate a wound, and how to close the wound using a wound closure device. This basic 101 overview gives you an easy-to-understand introduction to making good decisions regarding wound closure.
Caring for open wounds when help isn't near can involve critical decisions. Learn when—and when not—to close a wound with North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles). In this video, NAR Doc breaks down the risks of anaerobic bacteria, which wounds should never be closed, and how to properly prepare a wound for closure in the field. This basic 101 overview gives you an easy-to-understand introduction to making good decisions regarding wound closure.
In this fifth and final segment of the North American Rescue Ballistic presentation series, we cover how the NAR Responder Ballistic PPE System has been designed specifically with the body armor design characteristics required to keep first responders safe, without hindering their ability to perform their job functions.
North American Rescue continues with our series on Ballistic Protection for the First Responder with a presentation covering the basics of NIJ Certification. We discuss what this does - and does NOT mean, and provide information to help you make an informed decision on your body armor capability.
Understanding the basics of body armor materials and ballistic protection is critical to making the right choice for your protective equipment. This is part 3 of the Ballistic PPE presentation series from North American Rescue.
