Where are all the “Law Enforcement medical saves”? That’s the question I had when I started looking into US Law Enforcement statistics on the use of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC). It seemed the more I looked, the less I found and I wanted to know if we in… Continue reading Where Are The Law Enforcement Medical Intervention Statistics?
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CoTCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines: February 2015 Update
Here on ITS Tactical, we follow the CoTCCC (Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care) Guidelines very closely and have even designed our ETA Trauma Kits around them. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Pronounced “T-Triple C”) is a set of guidelines developed by USSOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) to properly train non-medics to deal with the preventable causes of… Continue reading CoTCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines: February 2015 Update
Is the R.A.T.S. Tourniquet Misleading Consumers with TCCC Approval?
**Update** On September 7, 2016 at a meeting for the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, the following text was included in their public minutes. “The term “Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)” was developed as a US Military work product, and as such, should be in the public domain. A provisional trademark for this term… Continue reading Is the R.A.T.S. Tourniquet Misleading Consumers with TCCC Approval?
TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines: October 2014 Update
Here on ITS Tactical, we follow the TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) Guidelines very closely and have even designed our ETA Trauma Kits around them. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Pronounced “T-Triple C”) is a set of guidelines developed by USSOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) to properly train non-medics to deal with the preventable causes of death in… Continue reading TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines: October 2014 Update
TCCC and C-TECC Updates From SOMA 2014
The 2014 Special Operations Medical Association Scientific Assembly (SOMSA) conference has come to a close with big changes on the horizon that I’d like to share today. One of the largest announcements is that there won’t be a conference next year and the venue is moving to Charlotte, NC in 2016. There’s talk about it… Continue reading TCCC and C-TECC Updates From SOMA 2014
How to Repackage Over The Counter Meds for Aid Bags and Kits
For years now, I’ve been repackaging my own over the counter medications for my aid bags and first aid kits. I find that for ease of use and spacial considerations, it’s the way to go. Who wants to lug around multiple packages or bottles of medications? The only reasons I see to keep the packages… Continue reading How to Repackage Over The Counter Meds for Aid Bags and Kits
2014 TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines
Here on ITS Tactical, we follow the TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) Guidelines very closely and have even designed our ETA Kit around them. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Pronounced “T-Triple C”) is a set of guidelines developed by USSOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) to properly train non-medics to deal with the preventable causes of death in the… Continue reading 2014 TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines
Tourniquet Best Practices: How to Prep, Store and Apply a TQ
Today we’re joined by our good friend Caleb Causey of Lone Star Medics, who stopped by ITS HQ recently to film the video below on some best practices for preparing, storing and applying Tourniquets. The video demonstrates application of a Tourniquet to an arm and a leg and goes into some different methods for preparing… Continue reading Tourniquet Best Practices: How to Prep, Store and Apply a TQ
Streamline Your SOFTT-W Tourniquet with this DIY Flat Fold Method
I’ve always appreciated the quality and craftsmanship that goes into each SOFTT-W Tourniquet and feel they’re the best on the market. That being said, their bulkiness right out of the package has always bugged me. As an aside, if you’re storing your tourniquets in the package; DON’T! In the critical situation where you’d need a… Continue reading Streamline Your SOFTT-W Tourniquet with this DIY Flat Fold Method
Know your Winter Enemy: How to Battle the Elements and Win
It’s cold out there. During this time of year, people generally spend more time inside than out, which is understandable. Regular outdoor activities don’t sound nearly as appealing when it’s below freezing outside. While this is true for some in the ITS community, I know that the vast majority of you are spending time in… Continue reading Know your Winter Enemy: How to Battle the Elements and Win