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In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses tactical first aid and system collapse medicine with guest Greg Ellifritz, focusing on practical skills and the MARCH protocol.

Show Notes Episode 196. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine with Greg Ellifritz In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley welcomes Greg Ellifritz, a retired police officer and founder of Active Response Training. They discuss the importance of tactical first aid and the MARCH protocol, which focuses on managing massive bleeding, airway, respiration, circulation, and head injuries. Greg shares his extensive background in law enforcement and training, emphasizing the need for practical skills in emergency situations. The conversation also covers system collapse medicine, preparedness, and the significance of having the right training and resources for various medical emergencies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Medicine and Training Background 07:00 Understanding Tactical First Aid vs. Standard First Aid 16:13 The MARCH Protocol: A Tactical Approach to Trauma 26:48 Massive Bleeding and Tourniquet Application 33:42 Tourniquet Application and Wound Packing 38:26 Understanding Tourniquet Misconceptions 46:31 Tourniquet Placement Controversies 50:17 Airway and Respiration Essentials 58:39 Addressing Opioid Overdoses with Narcan 01:04:45…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Ooley

Guest: Greg Ellifritz

Topics covered

• tactical first aid
• MARCH protocol
• system collapse medicine
• emergency preparedness
• law enforcement training

Keywords

• tactical first aid
• MARCH protocol
• emergency medicine
• law enforcement
• massive bleeding
• tourniquet application
• opioid overdose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Active Response Training

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