You Must Keep the Patient Warm!

You Must Keep the Patient Warm!

Ok, the diver’s bleeding is controlled with 2 tourniquets, the airway is being managed with an OPA and BVM, but is laying a pool of water and still has on his clothes. Being a good steward of training, you deployed the MARCH algorithm and when you reach the “H” you...

Air Must Go In and Out!

Air Must Go In and Out!

We all have been taught the new CAB algorithm, however, remember in the austere environment there are a few times that A comes before B and C. Lightning strikes, avalanche burial and immersion hypothermia to name a few. But, we are here to talk about this diver. He...

Saving a Life is as Easy as 1,2,3!

Saving a Life is as Easy as 1,2,3!

This is a three part series on how to save a life at point of injury. After years on a Special Mission Unit, I have developed a simplified check list that will be explained throughout this series. www.gomtac.com is a company that we developed to take the guesswork out...