Recent content by brianP

Tried one with petroleum jelly rather than wax...worked well with a little less soot.

You can remove a tick also by looping fishing line around it and pulling taut. Tick Talk

Do not stitch, unless you are on a video and want people to think you are "so macho"...wait til you see his self cautery... Article on wound closure http://www.raems.com/stitchintime.htm

I received a paramedic level years ago, and am currently a St John Instructor, Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Medicine Instructor, and am trained in oxygen, IV, and combat wound closure. I agree with some that costs are ge tting high for first aid training, but have been working on putting...

I really enjoy using the Israeli Dressings, once I had a chance to play with a few. All of my kits now have them, along with duct tape and conform gauze rolls. When looking at including an item, think about other uses for it. I have used IV administration sets as emergency crico tubes, and abdo...

If it is of any help, I carry a slightly larger kit with a bigger O2 tank, and market it for 525 CDN dollars...on the surface this kit looks quite complete and I cannot see why you shouldn't get a few hundred for it. Particularly with a filled O2 bottle. Just make sure any plasters and dressings...

I've found that covering a moleskin doughnut with a bit of duct tape works well to reduce friction rub. We also use a product called Spenco Second Skin with good results.

I currently instruct all levels of First Aid, with a bent toward remote area and wilderness. Paramedic x 18 years, tactical medic, and run medical coverage for outdoor events. I am diligently working on a book right now that will go by "Mud Medicine and Ditch Doctoring" Currently offer...