All posts tagged with accidents
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-(Natural News) With the right skills, preppers can significantly improve their chances of surviving various scenarios. Do you have what it takes to survive the common causes of death during and after major disasters? (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Listed below are common dangers that people are exposed to when SHTF and tips on how to survive these […]
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-(Natural News) While it certainly didn’t require an in-depth analysis to arrive at this somewhat obvious conclusion, a team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has confirmed that it’s indeed safer to use hand-free devices like earbuds or Bluetooth as opposed to holding your phone while talking and driving. A paper they […]
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-(Natural News) When was the last time you’ve had seven to eight hours of sleep? If it’s been a long time since — or if you can’t even remember the answer to that question — it’s probably time to start getting more sleep before it’s too late. People tend to underestimate the power of a […]
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-(Natural News) Profuse bleeding from various causes — such as gashes, cuts, and surgical wounds — are an awful sight. The use of different clotting agents such as hemostats, chitosan patches, and tourniquets help ease the uncontrolled bleeding. Hemostat and Chitosan for uncontrolled bleeding Hemostatic dressings and chitosan patches keep profuse bleeding at a minimum. Hemostatic […]
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-(Natural News) Falls among the elderly are a common occurrence and a major problem. In fact, it is said that falls are known to be the leading cause of injury, hospital admission, and even death in those who are aged 65 and above. For this reason, a pair of engineers from Vanderbilt University have come […]
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-(Natural News) When it comes to prepping, an ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure. If you’ve got your supplies and gear ready, you just need to take care of your medical supply stockpile. Even if SHTF, with a well-prepared first aid kit you can address most medical concerns. (h/t to […]
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-(Natural News) Tourniquets are finally getting some good press, an article in News Wise stated. A newly published study showed that a properly fitted tourniquet can increase the chances of survival for a civilian victim who has suffered traumatic injuries. The technique was originally developed to stop wounded soldiers from bleeding to death. It was […]
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-(Natural News) In 2015, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) mandated all educational institutions under its wings to provide protective headgear for their girls’ lacrosse team. It was meant to reduce the number of injuries players get during games; however, a study has shown that the preventive measure led to an even higher injury rate. […]
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-(Natural News) Are they the present embodiment of the “vehicle of the future,” or are they flawed death traps that could kill you or others at any moment as they traverse roads and highways? Many people are asking themselves this disturbing and dichotomous question after three Tesla cars reportedly crashed or exploded – or both […]
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-(Natural News) A popular medical journal recently took a swipe at the Second Amendment with the publishing of a ridiculous letter to the editor that claims firearm-related injuries drop every year during the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association (NRA) – the implication being that law-abiding gun-owners are largely responsible for gun-associated injuries and […]
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