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How small of a limb does the CAT work on
How Small of A Limb Does The CAT Work on?
Why do we mark the time
Why do we mark the time?
How does a tourniquet work
How Does A Tourniquet Work?
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
General Exclusion Order
General Exclusion Order Blocks Importation of Counterfeit Tourniquets
How does a chest seal work
How Does A Chest Seal Work?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
Recent Articles
  • Learn About Left lateral Insertion When Treating a Tension Pneumothorax
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    Learn About Left lateral Insertion When Treating a Tension Pneumothorax

    North American Rescue's NAR Doc walks you through key points and considerations when performing a Left Lateral Insertion of a needle decompression device to treat a tension pneumothorax.
  • Learn About Left Lateral Chest Placement for Needle Decompression
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    Learn About Left Lateral Chest Placement for Needle Decompression

    North American Rescue's NAR Doc takes you through some key learning points for understanding the Left Lateral Chest Placement when performing a needle decompression.
  • Triage Systems and Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Scenarios
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    Triage Systems and Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Scenarios

    In a MASCAL scenario, complexity can cost lives. A recent Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM) article highlights how responders triage when resources are limited and chaos unfolds. In this video, we break down what to prioritize, how to think fast, and why simpler systems might be more effective than you think. Triage smart. Move fast. Save lives.
  • Landmarking for the Second Intercostal Space
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    Landmarking for the Second Intercostal Space

    Learn how to accurately locate the midclavicular line and 2nd intercostal space for anterior chest decompression
  • How long can a tourniquet be kept on?
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    How long can a tourniquet be kept on?

    North American Rescue's NAR Doctor helps you understand some of the basic principles for knowing how long tourniquets can be left in place.
  • Why I Always Carry a Trauma Kit — And Why You Should Too
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    Why I Always Carry a Trauma Kit — And Why You Should Too

    Trauma is the leading cause of death in the U.S. before professional help arrives—and it can happen anywhere, anytime. In this video, Doc Miles from North American Rescue explains why carrying a trauma kit is essential for everyone, not just first responders. Learn how to choose the right kit based on your training, activities, and environment. Stay ready. Save lives.

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