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Scenario guides, honest gear takes, handouts from our workshops, and field notes from a med student who's seen what happens when people aren't prepared.
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Scenario Guides
Scenario Guide
6 min read
Someone collapsed at a concert.
You're the first one there.
You're the first one there.
The crowd parts. Everyone's staring. You have maybe 4 minutes before brain damage becomes permanent. Here's exactly what to do — from checking responsiveness to starting CPR — broken down step by step so it actually sticks when it counts.
Scenario Guide
5 min read
Car accident on the highway. You stop to help.
You pulled over. Now what? Scene safety, prioritizing injuries, controlling bleeding — a practical breakdown for the person who stops when everyone else drives by.
Name & Shame
Name & Shame
4 min read
$200 for a kit full of junk. We looked inside.
We bought three of the most popular "premium" first aid kits on Amazon. Here's what was actually inside — and why you're paying for packaging, not protection.
Name & Shame
3 min read
The $15 tourniquet that could cost you your life
Not all tourniquets are equal. Some of the cheapest ones on the market fail under real pressure. We tested them so you don't have to find out the hard way.
Med Student POV
5 min read
What med school taught me about civilian first aid
Most first aid guides are written for professionals. After two years of clinical training, here's what I wish every non-medical person actually knew.
Handouts & Downloads
Handout
Bleeding Control — Quick Reference
One-page guide covering direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application. Designed to be printed and kept in your kit.
Handout
Burns — What to Do & What Not to Do
Covers first, second, and third degree burns. Includes the biggest myths (no butter, no ice) and the right first response for each severity.
Handout
Workshop
Choking Response — Adult & Child
Step-by-step Heimlich maneuver guide for adults, children, and infants. Straight from our community workshop curriculum.
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