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Had an MVA last spring where the end of driver's tibia was extending above her kneecap. Her leg was bent nearly 90 degees in a normal position. We splinted it as found, making sort of a triangle with the splint, attaching one end of the splint to the upper leg, and the other to the lower leg...

I work in a large manufacturing facility. We have what are termed "First Responders" who receive CPR and first aid training - but that is in addition to our standard job. I work in the IT department, but am a volunteer Firefighter & EMT at home. Just kind of naturally fit as one of our "First...

The situation I envision the OP encountering is attending to a patient in the bush and encountering a dangerous animal. In that situation, the threat of a bear/puma/moose attach would best be defended by a 12 gauge shotgun with 00 buckshot. While a .30 caliber rifle does provide a longer...

Back to the original question.... A 12 gauge shotgun with 00 buckshot would be ideal. I would suggest a pump action over a semi-auto to avoid possible jams. Also consider a .44 magnum or greater handgun as another possibility that could easily be carried in a holster, thus freeing up your...