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In the event of a shark attack, it’s very important to determine which shark species was responsible, so authorities can take the appropriate measures. A new study indicates that readily available medical gauze can be used by first responders to obtain… Continue reading Gauze from first aid kits can be used to ID human-attacking sharks
The outdoor industry has a history of using merino wool in new, previously unexpected ways, but that still didn’t prepare us for the wool bandages showcased at this year’s summer Outdoor Retailer show. New Zealand’s WoolAid says that its natural bandag… Continue reading Merino wool bandages deliver breathable, biodegradable healing
It’s that time of year again — the 2022 Hackaday Prize has officially launched, and we’re excited to see what it turns out. This year’s theme is “Sustainability, Resilience, and …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: April 3, 2022
Blood loss from traumatic injuries is a major killer, but it’s relatively easy to treat in a hospital environment. The problem is that it can occur suddenly, and first responders don’t have the same tools that emergency rooms do. Now, Harvard scientist… Continue reading Harvard clotting agent slows bleeding to help patients reach hospital
Canadian gearmaker VSSL has caught our eye of late with its sleek, flashlight-inspired tubes that pack impressive arrays of essential items inside, and now it’s back with its most compact version yet. The VSSL First Aid Mini carries more than 40 surviv… Continue reading VSSL First Aid Mini stores 40 survival items in a neat, compact tube
So first of all, no … no one is saying that you should just grab dirt off the ground, and rub it into your wounds. That said, a new study does suggest that sanitized soil could be used to halt bleeding, when other means aren’t available.Continue Read… Continue reading Adding soil to wounds may halt the bleeding