We’re all pretty good about making sure we have a full complement of tools to repair our Jeeps on the trail. And I’m sure you have something stouter than the wonky little jack that came from the ...

In today’s world, unpredictability has become the norm, whether due to natural disasters, sudden accidents, or even everyday injuries. Having immediate access to medical supplies can be the difference ...

Dr. Andrea Merrill, a surgical oncologist in Boston, is raising awareness about the need for better airline emergency medical kits after a tweet of hers went viral recently. She helped out on an ...

(InvestigateTV) - In a 255-character tweet in June of last year, a surgical oncologist who had just assisted in a medical emergency on a plane pleaded with an airline to update its medical kits. “I ...

This article was originally featured on KHN. In March, a Frontier Airlines flight was headed from Phoenix to Las Vegas when a female passenger stopped breathing. The flight attendant yelled in the ...

Health Information Freezer Kits get important medical history information into the hands of first responders when patients are unable to communicate. (Courtesy of Orange Park Medical Center) ORANGE ...

Chinook Medical Gear unveiled the TMK-IFAK, a new Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) for use in any tactical situation. Chinook’s TMK-IFAK offers a unique design comprised of a Pouch and Insert which can ...

A couple of hours into her Delta Air Lines flight to Portugal earlier this month, Dr. Andrea Merrill heard the call to help a fellow passenger with a medical emergency. She approached the scene and ...

A mid-air medical emergency on Air India flight AI504 has sparked a conversation around the adequacy of in-flight medical preparedness. Dr Amit Gupta, Chair of the IDF School of Diabetes, who ...

Dr. Andrea Merrill assisted a medical emergency on a flight, but found the emergency medical kit insufficient. By sharing her story, she found other professionals who have faced similar frustrations.