Dr. Shertz shows proper application of a tourniquet on a giant stuffed dog while sitting in an elementary school desk

The Softer Side of Crisis Medicine

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A brief introduction to Tactical Casualty Care, using a giant stuffed dog to make the material accessible to everyone. In this “softer side of Crisis Medicine,” we work through a brief casualty evaluation, start to finish, including blood sweep, tourniquet application, wound packing, bandaging, hypothermia prevention, the recovery position, and casualty movement. Considerations of safety and tactics in providing care, as well as personal protective equipment are also discussed.

This video is a great introduction for the casualty care curious, who haven’t decided they’re ready to jump into training, or even for kids, provided you talk to them about what they’ve learned. No fake blood or actual photographs are used.

Mike Shertz MD/18D

Dr. Mike Shertz is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Crisis Medicine. Dr. Shertz spent over 30 years gaining the experience and insight to create and provide his comprehensive, science-informed, training to better prepare everyday citizens, law enforcement, EMS, and the military to manage casualties and wounded in high-risk environments. Using a combination of current and historical events, Dr. Shertz’s lectures include relevant, illustrative photos, as well as hands-on demonstrations to demystify the how, why, when to use each emergency medical procedure you need to become a Force Multiplier for Good.

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