Category: Dark Side
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Managing Roadway Injuries: Why Your Glove Box First Aid Kit Won’t Cut It
If you’ve ever driven long distances, you’ve seen it: a twisted car on the shoulder, flashing hazards, somebody pacing with their phone to their ear while the driver bleeds into the upholstery. Here’s the part nobody likes to admit—911 isn’t teleportation. Depending on where you are, “help” could be 15, 30, even 60 minutes away. […]
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What’s in the Splinting Kit (and What It’s Not For)
So, you’ve decided you need a splinting kit. Either you’re a responsible adult who spends time outdoors, or you just like collecting things that make TSA agents nervous. Either way, congratulations. Let’s walk through what’s actually inside this bag—and clear up what it’s not going to do for you. (2) Aluminum Splints These are your […]
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Splinting 101: How to Use Your Splinting Kit Effectively
When injuries happen in the outdoors—or even in day-to-day life—knowing how to immobilize a sprain or fracture can make all the difference until professional medical care is available. That’s where a splinting kit comes in. Our kit has been carefully designed with the essentials you need to stabilize an injury, and unlike many options on […]
