Emergency Preparedness & Survival Protocols
Pressure points are specific anatomical locations where a major artery runs close enough to the surface — or against a bony structure — that external pressure can significantly reduce or stop blood flow to a distal wound. They are not a replacement for tourniquets or wound packing. They are a bridge — a way to […]
Stop the Bleed Tourniquets are the emergency tool that can turn a fatal bleed into a survivable situation. In survival scenarios – accidents in the wild, car crashes, or any trauma where blood is pumping out fast – a tourniquet steps in when nothing else works. It’s a simple concept: squeeze the limb hard enough