Building Your Medkit
There are many iterations of medkits on the internet at a wide range of prices. You wouldn’t be wrong in spending a bunch of money and getting cool stuff. Conversely, you wouldn’t be wrong getting the less expensive one and adding to it. The problem comes when 1) you don’t have what you really need, […]
Coming Upon A Car Accident
The ink was still wet on my medical school diploma as I drove to my first day at the hospital as a resident. It was noon and the eight lane interstate in Detroit was busy. My white jacket signaling my status as a physician was hanging on the back of the seat of my Jeep […]
Finding an Unconscious Person
What do you do when you come across a person lying on the ground unconscious? As you approach them, consider their surroundings and look for any signs of an accident. Look at the person for obvious signs of trauma (broken bones, bleeding, etc.). Ask if they are okay and perhaps apply tactile stimuli to see […]