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<title>What Items Should Be in an Emergency Survival Bag (A Bug Out Bag)?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:40:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I asked this question on a popular survival forum and not surprising I got a lot of different answers as to what should be in an emergency go bag. I agreed with a lot of it and some less so but I think it's the good basis for this post. Here are some of the most popular survival items that made many of the lists:]]></description>
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<title>Do You Need a Gas Mask in Your Emergency Kit?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:38:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are like me you have probably seen many doomsday preparation shows on TV and have seen many people with gas and biological filtration devices. I have been asked by a couple visitors if it's something you really need in your survival kit. Answering that question really depends on what the gas mask is used for.]]></description>
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<title>Ghana Life: The Quest for Gas</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:38:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Ghana in the late 1970s and early 1980s, just as one turned on a tap or a light switch with a silent prayer that water or light might be manifested, so one turned into a gas filling station forecourt with the reverence due to the portals of a cathedral. No sign proclaimed the presence or absence of the desired manna from heaven and the demeanour of the staff provided no indication of what fate had in store. Hope lived on until an attendant solemnly approached the supplicant with the dreaded proclamation, 'It is finished,' or 'Light off.' Occasionally, however, one was rewarded by the supreme benediction, 'Shall I top it?']]></description>
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<title>Doomsday Preppers, Bug Out Bags, Survival Food Storage and Hemorrhoid Relief</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:23:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a survival situation during a disaster a hemorrhoidal condition can be a huge physical obstacle to you fending for yourself. There will very likely be no hospitals for you to seek medical treatment. You will be on your own to handle the condition.]]></description>
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<title>Know Your Surroundings During an Earthquake</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:31:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the first steps you will need to know for an earthquake is to recognize your hazards. Look around your home, auto, classroom, and office place for ideas on how to better protect you, your family and co-workers.]]></description>
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<title>Disaster Preparation - Why Your Emergency Radio Needs Both AM and NOAA Bands</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:16:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a disaster or just weather-related emergency hits you can be quickly cut off from the world unless you have an emergency radio. There are all kinds of emergency radios at all budget levels, but when you select one, make sure it has both strong AM and NOAA bands.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics Of Choosing A Bug Out Bag</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:39:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A bug out bag should be an essential part of your disaster preparation plan. It can provide a portable platform for tools and supplies needed in an emergency. The selection of tools and gear should be a long thought out process, since your and your family's safety is the primary goal. A well equipped bug out bag will help you arrive to your planned destination, as well as allow you to remedy unforeseen issues.]]></description>
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<title>4 Objectives of First Aid Training</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:23:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In some situations, there is a thin line between life and death; it feels good to be able to help someone. And this help can and should come if you have undergone basic first aid training. Doctors, nurses and paramedics are trained to save lives but unfortunately, are not present everywhere, all the time.]]></description>
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<title>4 Things You Should Find Out About First Aid Courses</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:21:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the case of a health related emergency, it is extremely vital that the patient is taken to the closest medical center and that treatment is administered as quickly as possible. In cases where there is not enough time to make this possible, immediate first aid treatment is of the greatest importance. First aid is a quick way to ensure the safety and health of a patient in a high risk health situation, where life and death are simply a matter of time.]]></description>
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<title>Household Items That Can Be Used As a Self Defense Weapon</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:01:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As criminality rates kept on rising every day, we are at risk of being mobbed or attacked wherever we may be. Criminals are lurking whether you are inside the school, in your house, or inside the church.]]></description>
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<title>Identifying The Weak Spots of a Human Body</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:58:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone has their own pressure points in the body which are used for healing and self-defense. In traditional medicine, these pressure points are used to heal certain illnesses and diseases in the body.]]></description>
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<title>Post Apocalypse Survival - 4 Things You Need To Know</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:25:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What comes into your mind when you think post apocalypse survival? I think wastelands and survivors armed to the teeth. If you're one of the privileged few that survives one of these events, your troubles are only just beginning. Here are 4 ways to increase your chances of post apocalypse survival.]]></description>
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<title>Freeze Dried Foods and Dehydrated Foods - What's the Difference Anyway?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:09:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone has heard of dehydrated foods. It's the simplest and least-expensive way to store food for longer periods of time; it's something that's more affordable for families to do at home--if they can afford to spend the time preparing and dehydrating foods for emergency food storage.&nbsp; But what of freeze-dried foods?]]></description>
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<title>Intravenous Fluid Warmers Offer Significant Treatment Advantages</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:57:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intravenous fluid warmers are not limited to a traditional medical facility as they once were. These devices heat life-saving solutions before reaching the setup infusion site or entry point. The procedure is often referred to as quick or rapid infusion; however, it is called a transfusion when blood is involved.]]></description>
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<title>Blood Fluid Warmers Prevent Hypothermia Development Caused by Rapid Infusion</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:57:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Substances entering the body at a colder temperature than core heat can cause an individual to develop adverse health effects. The risk of hypothermia is heightened each time a blood fluid warmer is not used in conjunction with intravenous infusion. Portable devices are the easiest way to reduce this treatment hazard.]]></description>
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<title>Blood and Fluid Warmers Are Beneficial During Initial Medical Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:54:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blood and fluid warmers are devices used to heat substances before they intravenously enter the body. They were previously restricted to medical facility environments; however, design advancements have opened up countless usage opportunities to less institutionalized settings. Pre-warming is a process developed to maintain internal core body temperature in environments where cold is present or in situations involving the high volume, rapid introduction of colder substances.]]></description>
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<title>The Growing Need For Personal Emergency Response Systems</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:19:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Increasing risks of accidents in the home among older folks and people afflicted by physical disabilities indicate the rising importance of the personal emergency response system. The dangers are not only limited to mishaps or falls. Elders have many limitations and are not capable of caring for themselves during emergency situations.]]></description>
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<title>Infusion IV Supplies: How Can Professionals Enhance Patient Safety?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:01:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Infusion is a medical process involving rapid or slow substance introduction directly into the vein or in some cases between tissues. Intravenous (IV) therapy can be performed any time a patient needs blood, drugs, or electrolytes. The infusion IV supplies used to accomplish this type of therapy include access devices in the form of a needle, Peripheral IV line (PIV), or central IV line. Central intravenous lines are applied to specific veins within the body. They offer certain advantages over other methods like the ability to deliver fluids that PIVs are sensitive to, they faster bodily distribution, and they have ability to apply multiple types of liquids at the same time.]]></description>
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<title>Home Emergency Survival Preparation Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:26:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nobody can completely anticipate the specific issues and problems that could be encountered in the event of a full-blown emergency. The single best recourse is to be prepared for any and all contingencies that may occur.]]></description>
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<title>Having The Right Stuff When You Need It Most</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:45:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An emergency preparedness kit is the best way to ensure a person is ready for any type of disaster. Food is one of the chief items that should be included in these kits, and the current world situation necessitates that people purchase disaster kits to provide everything they will need in times of need. Grocery stores only stock enough food to supply local populations with food for about three days. In the event of a national disaster such as nuclear attack or compromised fuel supplies, they will be unable to provide the goods that are needed for basic survival. These occurrences grow more likely every day, and emergency food supplies are the smart way for a person to be ready.]]></description>
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<title>Blood Warming Products: Choosing the Best IV Warmer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:08:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you think of patient care, an intravenous (IV) fluid warmer is not one of the first things that come to mind, but it should be. Throughout medical history, IV infusions have typically been delivered cold, even as the risks of doing so were well known:]]></description>
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<title>Campus Safety: LED Flashlights and Other Backpack Must-Haves</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:47:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Crime on college campuses is increasing. This article suggest essential safety items, such as multi-tools and LED flashlights, students should keep in their backpacks.]]></description>
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<title>Medical IV Supplies for Hypothermia Prevention</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:37:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Accidental hypothermia is a common condition among medical patients. If left unresolved, it can increase the risk of cardiac arrest and the infection of surgical incisions. In addition to weather exposure, the following things frequently cause hypothermia...]]></description>
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<title>Choosing an IV Fluid Warming System: Frequently Asked Questions</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:34:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A familiar and important aspect of medical care is the administration of intravenous (IV) infusions, but simply administering infusions is not enough to protect a patient's heath. Prior to administration, infusions must be warmed. Otherwise, patients can experience hypothermia, or have an existing case of hypothermia made worse.]]></description>
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<title>IV Bag Warmers Help Emergency Medical Services With Injured Victims</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:33:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a 1995 study on accidental hypothermia in trauma patients, researchers investigated whether hypothermia is relevant to pre-hospital emergency treatment. After studying 302 trauma patients, they discovered almost half of them suffered from hypothermia. Published in the journal Anaesthesist in 1995, the study concluded that hypothermia is indeed relevant to pre-hospital emergency treatment.]]></description>
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<title>Buying Self Defense Products Is the Least You Could Do For Yourself</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:07:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, many people have a misunderstanding of the concept "self defense weapons." Most people immediately think "taser gun" or "stun gun", and then negative media stories soon follow. This mindset is inaccurate and unnecessary because self defense weapons are anything but negative in nature.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Know First Aid - 3 Points</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:14:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[First aid is the preliminary treatment that may be administered during an accident or illness to stabilize the victim until professional medical assistance arrives at the scene. First aid administrators do not have to be highly trained personnel and anyone with a moderate knowledge can do the job. Yet the nature of first aid is such that the simple set of treatments given can help to buy precious time which makes first aid as important as the follow up care.]]></description>
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<title>First Aid - 4 Common Situations</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:12:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In your routine life you will often have to deal with minor mishaps that will cause you no more that a bruise cut or scrape. However, at times the injuries might be of a more serious nature. Either way first aid can come in handy to treat minor problems and contain the more severe ones.]]></description>
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<title>Emergency Survival - What To Look For In A Great Survival Knife</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:01:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No one can predict when you'll be trapped in a distressed situation. That's why it pays to be ready for anything, including and especially, when deprived of everyday conveniences.]]></description>
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<title>Suggestions for Water Conservation: Water Storage Tanks and More</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:39:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you want to conserve water, think about using less, recycling, and using water storage tanks for long-term and emergency uses. Here are some tips for conservation and using water storage tanks.]]></description>
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<title>Using Hand Water Pumps for Self-Sufficient Living</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:38:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For supplying your own water, use a hand water pump or collect it in a rain barrel and store it. For either case, treat the water through filtration and purification.]]></description>
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<title>Why Add Alpine Aire to Your Food Storage?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:58:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Emergency preparedness, including food and water storage, needs to be a lifestyle. Nevertheless, for adding variety to your diet in times of emergency, consider incorporating freeze-dried and dehydrated foods by Alpine Aire.]]></description>
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<title>Home Emergency Kit Updates for 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:18:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now is the ideal time to update your home emergency kit and make sure all devices, such as LED flashlights, are operating properly. This article provides tips for what to include in your disaster kit.]]></description>
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<title>Developing an Emergency Preparedness Planning: Building a Food Storage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If a disaster were to hit today, would you have an emergency preparedness plan? Building a food storage needs to be part of an emergency preparedness plan, and here are some tips.]]></description>
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<title>Survival Knife Review - 3 Keys To Identifying The Best Survival Knife</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:27:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SURVIVAL KNIFE REVIEW - 3 keys to picking the best survival knife. Before you spend your hard earned money on any survival knife, find out in this survival knife review what the keys of picking a good knife are. Your survival knife is the most important tool in your survival kit - and your very life may depend on picking the right one.]]></description>
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<title>72 Hour Survival Kits - The Bare Minimum</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:27:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FEMA and other agencies suggest citizens compile what they refer to as 72 hour survival kits. The idea here is that the government believes it could take up to three full days for people to receive assistance after a disaster, depending on the nature of the crisis of course.]]></description>
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<title>Earthquakes Don't Happen Where I Live, Do They?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People from other states often ask us how we can live in "Earthquake County", aka California. What they don't know is that no part of the United States is free from earthquakes. Just take a look at the list below showing where earthquakes with a magnitude of 3.0 or greater have occurred since December 31, 2011, in the USA. They are in every region!]]></description>
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<title>Walkie-Talkies or Cell Phone?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:36:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever lost a child? I did once. On a camping trip in Yellowstone National Park. Through a series of miscommunications, my eight-year-old son disappeared. For a terrifying thirty minutes, I didn't know where he was or if he was safe.]]></description>
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<title>Weather Watches And Warnings - Prepare For The Worst</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:57:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prepare your home to be safe and secure in the event of severe weather. How would your family survive if electrical and water services were interrupted?]]></description>
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<title>Bug Out Bag Checklist for Preppers and Survivalists</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A bug out bag (BOB), also referred to as a Get Out Of Dodge Bag (GOOD Bag), is a pack that has all the necessary items for any survival situation for 72 hours or longer. Below I'll provide a detailed checklist that will give you a good understanding of what you should have in your bag.]]></description>
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<title>Fire Department Decisions About Organizing a RIT Team</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:09:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Forming a Rapid Intervention Team for a Fire Department is an important process. This involves considering budgetary concerns, equipment purchases, staffing availability, and training.]]></description>
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<title>Women Martial Arts, Getting Fit and Staying Safe</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:06:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a woman, being able to defend yourself against a potential assailant is a crucial ability to have. Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help women get in shape with greater ease.]]></description>
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<title>Dehydration - A Guide For Survival</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article we'll tell you symptoms of dehydration, how to treat dehydration, ways to gather water, and conserving water. Getting lost or stranded in the woods can happen to anyone and you may find yourself without food or water.]]></description>
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<title>5 Things That Should Be in a Survival Kit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:45:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are certain situations that require a person to have the tools needed to survive. It does not necessarily have to be an outlandish scenario such as the collapse of the federal government either.]]></description>
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<title>Active Denial Microwave Weapons</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:57:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Military technology has advanced significantly over the past 30 years. One of the greatest challenges for law enforcement and military police is effective riot control. It's important for law enforcement to maintain order, but enforcement using batons, pepper spray, and tear gas can be challenging.]]></description>
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<title>LED Flashlights: Why They're Recommended by Survivalists</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:28:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In an emergency, the type of flashlight you carry could have a big impact on your survival. This article explains why survivalists often recommend LED flashlights over other types.]]></description>
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<title>Stretchers for Every Purpose</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:39:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the early days of stretcher technology and design it was a case of one size fits all. Although this situation was better than nothing it did mean that rescue, recovery and transportation of injured people was difficult under certain situations.]]></description>
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<title>Stretcher Rescue in the Mountains</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:38:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most inhospitable and dangerous places to attempt a rescue is from a mountainous terrain. The elements invariably conspire against you, wind, snow and ice all making even the simplest movements difficult. The mountain terrain itself is difficult enough, rough, rugged exposures where rocks and boulders can come falling down at any moment. Therefore stretchers that are deployed to these areas need to be very special.]]></description>
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<title>Stretcher Developments Through Time</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858610</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:37:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There have been stretchers ever since there have been casualties. Originally victims would have been carried off on whatever was to hand, a gate, tabletop or blanket. It wasn't until the 19th century that anything approaching the modern stretcher was seen and then it was mainly used to carry dead and wounded soldiers from battlefields.]]></description>
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<title>Taser Safety - What You Should Know</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6862286</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:31:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The main reason why people often carry equipment like tasers is for self-defense. The increasing number of crimes going around can make you feel uneasy and unsafe. That is why it is important that you have a way to defend yourself, in case you become a target of an attack. However, with the use of this kind of self-defense equipment, you should know how to properly handle and carry it.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers of Having Taser Guns</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6862279</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:28:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, more and more people are trying to keep themselves protected when going out on the streets. With the increasing crime rate and incidence of people being attacked by criminals, it wouldn't be surprising that people would want to be more prepared when that kind of thing happens.]]></description>
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<title>Rescue Stretcher - What Are They Made of?</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858605</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:27:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The earliest manufactured stretchers used the materials of the day and in the early 19th century this happened to be strong, load bearing wood and tough canvas. These were fashioned into portable litters that made the recovery of injured people easier. The simplicity and practicality of the design still holds true today and variations on these very first stretchers are still in use to this day.]]></description>
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<title>Evacuation Chairs and Rescue Stretchers - The Different Types Explained</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858601</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:22:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rescue situations can require a number of specialist stretchers depending on the nature of the emergency, casualties involved and the terrain to negotiate. While some stretchers are very adaptable and can be used in a variety of circumstances there are instances when you will need to deploy a specific type of stretcher.]]></description>
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<title>Stretcher Designs Of The Modern World</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858598</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:21:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Modern stretcher design has benefited immensely from a century or more of thought and material development to produce the rescue devices of today. From the early wooden poles with a canvas support we have seen sturdy wrapped stretchers for hoisting up from the deep, baskets, cradles and chairs all conceived to move the patient from danger and improved lighter materials that make it easier to arrive on site better prepared.]]></description>
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<title>How To Achieve Successful Flood Emergency Preparation</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6860957</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One natural disaster that is common in the United States is flooding. Statistics from the US Red Cross show that each year, floods kill some one hundred people and in terms of cost damages, around four billion dollars are due to floods.]]></description>
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<title>Emergency Preparation During A Hurricane</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6860973</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6860973</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When nature is angry there will be hell to pay. People cannot stop it once it starts unleashing its rage.]]></description>
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<title>Guidelines and Tips for Fire Emergency Preparation</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6860961</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6860961</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:52:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the past we have come across several incidents where accidents due to fire have caused people serious injuries. Many have even lost their lives, especially during Christmas and New Year when the whole world celebrates by lighting firecrackers in huge numbers.]]></description>
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<title>Evacuation Chairs And Their Development Through History</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6858593</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858593</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:41:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult emergency procedures is extracting incapacitated patients from tall buildings or through a maze of narrow corridors and passageways. These circumstances are where the evacuation chairs comes into their own. They are specifically designed to negotiate confined spaces and are ideal for use in high-rise blocks, restaurants, aeroplanes and aboard ships.]]></description>
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<title>Solar Blankets, Or Fleece, or Both?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6857694</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6857694</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:28:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's talk blankets. First, it's obvious why you should have a small blanket in your car. Just get stuck in a snowstorm once and you'll never again wonder if you want to keep a blanket handy. It's one of those "gotta have" items.]]></description>
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<title>Emergency Preparedness: So Much More Than Food Storage Alone</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6853034</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853034</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:54:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I want to take a moment and talk about an important subject regarding emergency preparedness and that is solar power. You can prepare food storage and that is good. You can pack batteries and that is good also, but batteries have a shelf life and you can't guarantee they'll be good for when disaster strikes. You can prepare in every which way, but you'll only truly be prepared if you have a way to generate power on your own.]]></description>
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<title>The ABC of First Aid - 3 Points</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856650</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:13:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An injury or a bout of illness can strike anywhere, at home or when you are out at the office or on the road. First aid is the first and foremost line of treatment that is administered to the victim before a more professional help takes over. One of the prime purposes of first aid is to preserve life and this becomes even more crucial if the victim is unconscious with an irregular breathing pattern, or worse is not breathing at all.]]></description>
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<title>7 Qualities a First Aid Administrator Must Have</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856641</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:12:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are taking first aid training then you will get deeper insights in the various factors of first aid and even learn the proper practical procedure to carry out the initial treatment before more advanced medical assistance arrives. But in addition to such skills you will have to develop certain special qualities if you want to be a good first aid administrator. ]]></description>
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<title>4 Circumstances That Might Require Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856635</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:11:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Accidents can happen anywhere and at times it might impair or stop breathing or circulation within the body. If such a situation persists for more than a few minutes then the organs of the body including the brain might suffer permanent damage. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is administered as a part of first aid to revive the victim while trying to normalize breathing and circulation till further medical help reaches the spot.]]></description>
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<title>An Ancient Chinese Proverb for Future Family Survival Preparedness: Part Two</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6813083</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:41:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even before you opened your eyes you knew something was wrong. You were hungry, but you've woken up hungry before. Suddenly you're wide awake and you know what's wrong...]]></description>
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<title>Suggestions For Building Up Emergency Food Storage</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6854526</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Surviving through a disaster, no matter how minor, is contingent on adequate food and water. As a result, an individual should be building up a storage of emergency food before such a disaster hits.]]></description>
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<title>Completing Your EMT Certification</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6854471</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6854471</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:51:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Becoming an EMT requires commitment. Knowing the steps to take towards receiving your license to practice as an emergency medical technician will help you become the best possible candidate for this position.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Know The 3 Aims of First Aid?</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6845760</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:10:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You already know the importance of first aid being the first line of treatment for any injury or illness. Assessing the entire situation beforehand will put you in a better situation to give the required first aid and also take other necessary steps concerning the patient and the immediate surroundings. The following 3 aims of first aid will put things in proper perspective for you while administering the initial treatment.]]></description>
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<title>Earthquake Emergency Preparation And What You Should Know</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6855189</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6855189</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:25:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A major earthquake took place in San Francisco back in 1906 which had a huge impact on the lives of all future residents of the area. It sent out a clear message: anything can occur between the hour that they go to bed at night and the hour that they rise in the morning. The burning question for most people concerned their odds of waking up again.]]></description>
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<title>Acute Effects of Electrical Weapon Exposure</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853450</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:17:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since the time that stun guns and Taser guns have been invented, a lot of people have seen their benefits. They have become important tools for police officers. People who were looking for devices that will help defend themselves with have turned to these items.]]></description>
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<title>Verbal Defense Definition and Goals</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6853454</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853454</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:17:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self-defense is more than just protecting yourself with weapons and fighting stances. You may also use verbal defense. There are several ways by which this type of defense can be beneficial to you.]]></description>
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<title>The Mind Body Connection to Wellness</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850117</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850117</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:23:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How is wellness connected to the mind and body? What are good ways to handle emotional stress?]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Modern Survival</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6846505</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6846505</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:39:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are living in a time of uncertainty. The world is evolving in such a fast pace that it is almost impossible to keep up yet we are expected to. Society expects us to adapt to new things that are sprucing up and for a moment it feels like the world has changed overnight.]]></description>
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<title>Is the World About To Go To War?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850519</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850519</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:36:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you read your morning newspaper or tune in to the news on TV, you probably can't help but think that the world could go to war at any moment. The fact of the matter is, after 9/11, ANYTHING is possible. Ask anyone their opinion and I'm sure you'd find that going to war is probably the last thing that they would want to experience, and yet if you take a long, hard look around you, it seems that countries, cities and neighborhoods are all heading that way.]]></description>
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<title>Eight Ways To Avoid Survival Preparedness Mistakes When You Have Kids</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6833641</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6833641</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:47:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[These are some things we might forget when planning a survival scenario when you have kids, Planning for them is just as important as having gear in general. Tips on things to have when kids are in the preparedness plan.]]></description>
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<title>4 Things You Always Wanted To Know About First Aid</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6829319</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6829319</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:24:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a popular saying that accidents happen when you least expect them, and true it is, for a mishap can take place almost anywhere whether it is your home, office and even on the streets. Add to this a possibility of any old or sudden illness cropping up. This is where first aid comes in the picture as it is the initial treatment to be administered should any such injury or even sickness take place.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Way to Prepare For Emergencies</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6838186</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6838186</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have the emergency survival supplies necessary to battle the tough winter and above average hurricane season expected in 2012? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration issued the weather outlook for 2011-2012 and it looks as though the weather pattern will again be under the influence of the La Nina resulting in lower than normal sea surface temperatures.]]></description>
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<title>We Must at All Times Be Ready for Our Family's Security and Well-Being in Case of a Disaster</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6835800</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6835800</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:03:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Emergencies can be unpredictable, so you never know when you will need your emergency source. There could be an earthquake, severe weather conditions or an unplanned shortage of food. We must always be ready for our family's safety and well-being in case of a disaster. With the right amount of food storage and stores, this preparedness can be achieved.]]></description>
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<title>Be Prepared for a Natural Emergency With Your Emergency Supply Kit</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6835815</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6835815</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:27:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You will never know when an emergency may strike and you will need disaster stores. There could be an earthquake, severe weather or an unplanned shortage of food. When there is an emergency, we need to always be ready to protect our family's needs. With the right amount of food storage and provisions, this preparedness can be achieved. ]]></description>
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<title>Will You Survive The Apocalypse?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6829066</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6829066</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The apocalypse is coming - of that there is no doubt. The only questions are - when, and will you survive? Will you be prepared? Do you know how to stay alive after a natural disaster, government collapse, or hostile invasion? What would you do if you suddenly had to abandon your home - do you know where you will go, or what you will do? Check out this Survival Guide to learn how to stay alive in the apocalypse.]]></description>
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<title>Emergency Roadside Kit: A Winter Necessity</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6836215</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6836215</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:32:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The headline reads, "Hypothermic Man Stranded on Remote Thurston County Hill" The story, in the KOMO News.com, states the man's car broken down and his battery died. He tried walking to safety, but the attempt backfired. Rescue teams had to be assembled to attempt his rescue.]]></description>
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<title>Consider Water and Food in Self-Sufficient Living</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6840137</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6840137</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:59:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self-sufficient living must address sources of water and food. Here are options for providing your own water and food.]]></description>
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<title>Mountain Winter Survival Tips</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6831268</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6831268</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:34:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether a day hike or an extended trek, it can lead to disaster if not properly prepared. Plan your trip carefully and include some of these items to survive.]]></description>
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<title>Children Can Save Lives Too</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6831271</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6831271</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:33:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are taught from a young age what to do in case of emergency by our parents and that's to call for help or 911 in most cases. But do they really know what to do after that? Is there an emergency kit or a first aid kit that they know how to get to and use until an adult arrives?]]></description>
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<title>Top 10 Tips To Survive 2012</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6818724</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6818724</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:05:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The year 2012 has been observed as the end of the human race and the reason to survive during this major apocalypse is hitting the media as well as the internet. In order to survive 2012, if cataclysms happen, men are taking precautions by preparing themselves towards this great challenge.]]></description>
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<title>Emergency Preparation Tips for Typhoons</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6828552</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6828552</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:31:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Typhoons are weather phenomenon. One can never prevent it from forming and coming over. Preparation is the key.]]></description>
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<title>Online Fire Science Degrees</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6828004</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6828004</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:26:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Uncontrolled fires are catastrophes that can cause damage to property and belongings as well as potentially have psychological impacts on its victims. Ultimately, fires can affect how people go about their daily lives. It is often argued that those who risk the lives of themselves and others should have a degree in fire fighting or at least have an understanding of how fires work.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Fluid Warmers Are Now a Field Treatment Choice</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6830535</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6830535</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:12:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Medical professionals need specific equipment to provide the right treatment to patients in the field. Fluid administration has been a very big challenge due to limited apparatus availability. A warmer is a device used to heat blood or an intravenous solution prior to bodily entry as a preventative measure for avoiding conditions like hypothermia.]]></description>
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<title>Selecting the Best Survival Knife</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6828325</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6828325</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:18:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When anticipating getting by in distressed conditions, it's always wise to plan for circumstances that will deprive you of access to all the conveniences, even those most basic conveniences that nearly all of us take for granted. This is why selecting the right survival knife can be so important. It is a multi-purpose tool.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Need an Emergency Kit for Your Vehicle</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6763203</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6763203</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:39:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Preparing for a natural disaster is something no one wants to think about, but everyone should do. Think about where you spend a lot of your time. Do you commute? Do you take road trips? Your car may be the most likely place for you to start your emergency preparedness. Whether you are alone in your car, in a carpool, or traveling in your car, being prepared for any type of emergency makes sense.]]></description>
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<title>Tips On How To Prepare For A Winter Storm</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6832621</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6832621</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:54:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Winter storms are beautiful to look at but can bring hardship to many of us who are not prepared. Following these tips will give most of us have a better chance at surviving when we have unforseen things happen to us.]]></description>
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<title>You Can Survive Distressing Environments By Mastering Basic First Aid Skills</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6831149</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6831149</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In an environment where survival is the main goal, the ability to administer first aid to family, friends, the community and yourself is invaluable. In fact, it is just as important as food procurement skills. Under normal conditions, access to healthcare - including prescription medications and qualified doctors - can be easily taken for granted.]]></description>
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<title>Medical IV Warmers: A Wise Preventative Measure for Supplying Large Amounts of Fluid</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6830548</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6830548</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:52:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  The intravenous administration of fluids can actually increase risk, due to medical factors such as the patient's current condition and available equipment. Blood supplied through an IV at stored temperature is a direct cause for the development of hypothermia and cardiac conditions in patients. Warmers are used to bring fluids to an acceptable temperature before they are delivered.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Fluid Warmers: What Features Are Most Important When Buying?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6830543</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6830543</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:42:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Patients often require some sort of solution to be applied while receiving field or facility medical treatment. Fluid introduced to the body at a chilled temperature imposes a higher risk for the development of more serious health conditions in addition to what is already being treated. Warmers are devices designed to heat any substance being supplied through an intravenous tube.]]></description>
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<title>Hypothermia in Trauma Patients: Warming Is an Effective Treatment Option</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6830530</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6830530</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:36:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hypothermiais a medical illness caused by rapid drops in an individual's core temperature. A specific heat range is required in order for the human body to continue functioning appropriately. The internal functions of trauma patients cannot keep up with the heat replenishment necessary to counteract exposure to colder temperatures.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Child's Classroom Prepared for Any Emergency?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6816468</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6816468</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:21:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of our purposes as a parent is to make sure our children are safe, wherever they are. We have emergency kits in our home, each of our vehicles, and at our workplace. We need to make sure our children are safe at one of the places they spend a lot of time, school.]]></description>
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<title>Cruise Ship Sinking, 5 Tips to Survive</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6820580</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6820580</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:45:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Costa Concordia cruise ship sank off the coast of Italy Jan. 14, 2012 and a lot of folks are trying to learn who is at fault and what the Captain might or should have done. Learn what 5 steps could keep you alive and improve your chances to survive.]]></description>
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<title>Will The World Really Come To An End In 2012? Either Way, It May Make Sense To Be Prepared</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:50:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've probably heard about the 2012 doomsday prophecy. Ironically if you do believe it, you might choose to hide under a rock come December 21, 2012. Rather on the news, television, Internet or people chatting about it at their work, you've likely heard about this prophecy.]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Your Kids Safe From Bus Accidents</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:50:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the winter months, auto accidents are more common. And every year, children are injured while getting on, riding, or walking by buses - so we wanted to post this important guide to keeping your kids safe around buses.]]></description>
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<title>Medical IV Supplies: Choosing the Best Supplier for IV Warmers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:20:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hospitals and medical clinics require a continuous supply of equipment for intravenous infusions. As they choose a supplier for IV equipment, hospitals and clinics should consider how ordering from a supplier would affect equipment quality, cost, and customer service. Supplies for IV infusions consist of tubing, needles, IV bags, IV warmers, and batteries for portable IV warmers.]]></description>
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<title>Selecting a Fluid Warming System for Emergency Care</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:17:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Warming IV fluid is an important strategy for preventing hypothermia - a condition commonly suffered by emergency patients. Without a warming device for IV fluids, an emergency medical service (EMS) will have no choice but to deliver IV fluids cold. Selecting the best warming system begins with examining the context of use.]]></description>
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