Category: First Aid

TRAINING TIME! I am going to keep this short sweet and to the point. There are many myths as to what a person is supposed to do in the event of a seizure. I have seen many situations both as a Hospital Corpsman and as a Paramedic that would make your head spin. (pun intended) […]

In combat medicine, a well trained medical responder educates themselves on human anatomy in order to give better care, but it may be worth while for the active shooter to understand anatomy as well.  Here is a little tid bit of information that will benefit both medical personnel and the active shooter regarding the anatomy of the face. […]

Anxiety is severely heightened when a mother receives a phone call explaining that their son or daughter has been involved in an accident, but the accident that was explained to Sandra Seanez about her daughter, left her paralyzed and speechless. Sandra’s daughter (name not to be mentioned) had received a scholarship to play track and field at […]

If you are ever scrolling through your Facebook or checkin random videos out on YouTube, you can’t help but click on the scare cam videos.  Its like seeing a big red button the says LAUNCH…  You just want to see what it’s all about.  Why in God’s name do you think this is?  Well there […]

Hands on medical training is by far the best form of training that a first responder, all the way to a top tier medical professional can have.  Medrills is not necessarily trying to change that, but is adding a new age way to stay frosty utilizing your personal interactive device.  Medrills was developed as a […]

NEW YORK (AP) — An emergency room doctor who recently returned to the city after treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. It’s the first case in the city. The mayor said there’s no reason for residents to be alarmed by Thursday’s Ebola diagnosis. He […]

Scorpion Range Bag- I’m Buggin Out! By: Spike Bowan ©FrogDogWriting 2014 There are many schools of thought as to what is supposed to be in your personal “Bug Out” Bag.  Some people, like myself, lean more heavily toward the medical aspect. Of course I do, I’m a Paramedic and a prior 8404 FMF Hospital Corpsman. […]

First Aid 103: Seizures and Head Injuries By Spike Bowan ©frogdogwriting 2013 TRAINING TIME! I am going to keep this short sweet and to the point. There are many myths as to what a person is supposed to do in the event of a seizure. I have seen many situations both as a Hospital Corpsman […]

First Aid 102/ Bleeding By Spike Bowan ©forgdogwriting 2013 WARNING!! GRAPHIC PHOTOS! DON’T READ IF YOU’RE A WUSS!   I am going to cover a lot of different types of  bleeding trauma and how to treat the injuries. This is a ton of information that I am going to be throwing your way so pay […]

FIRST AID 101 By Spike Bowan ©frogdogwriting 2013   So boys and girls, this is my area of extreme expertise. I have been involved in Emergency Medicine for 22+ years. I am going to give you guys some BASICS that can help you in EXTREME cases and even Simple Everyday scenarios. I will help DISPEL […]