International School of Tactical Medicine

International School of Tactical Medicine http://www.tacticalmedicine.com

"THE BEST MEDICINE IN THE WORST PLACES"

02/02/2026

Landing as a cop and medic at Linhurst High, I faced my second active shooter. A young man had killed four and held hostages. Little had been learned since my first event. So much has changed since then.

02/01/2026

Sal Cortez introduces an intensive tactical medicine course at McClellan Park. 44 students from law enforcement, EMS, and other medical fields will integrate advanced tactics and medicine. Expect dynamic scenarios and live fire exercises. The goal? Prepare professionals for targeted violence events. A week of learning awaits!

02/01/2026

Reflecting on an image evokes memories of Uvalde. A first responder friend felt powerless despite the ongoing shooting. Are we truly learning and implementing lessons, or just left with guns and badges?

01/31/2026

Before Sandy Hook, a deranged former student attacked Cleveland Elementary. He set a diversion fire, then opened fire on children during lunch, many wounded by shrapnel. The term 'active shooter' wasn't even coined yet.

01/31/2026

Sal thought he'd never see anything like it again, but three years later, he landed at another active shooter event. This time, as a cop and medic. Hear his gripping story from that day in 1992.

01/30/2026

One month after the Cleveland Elementary School shooting, critical gaps in emergency response were exposed. No tourniquets, no triage. The lack of training and the understandable fear, led to delayed action. Now it's about the golden minute, not the golden hour.

01/29/2026

Sal recalls a school shooting where he encountered a teacher with a severe leg wound. In the '80s, limb preservation was prioritized over saving lives, making tourniquets taboo. He shares a lesser-known story of finding a man who had shot himself and another with an AK-47. "Don't touch him."

01/28/2026

Research shows every minute delayed in administering pre-hospital blood products increases mortality by 11%. The current system with varying agency protocols isn't working. A legislative mandate is needed for effective, universal RTF training. Lives depend on it.

01/27/2026

Another common myth: you can just set and forget an occlusive chest seal. In reality, you have to maintain it and ensure you can vent it properly when a more serious condition develops.

01/26/2026

Important things to consider when applying an occlusive chest seal: clean the area, apply on exhalation to minimize air, and check for exit wounds by rolling the victim. Make sure to get proper training!

01/23/2026

Applying an occlusive chest seal? Don't forget these crucial steps: wipe the area first, apply on exhalation to minimize air, and ALWAYS check for an exit wound. These small things make all the difference.

01/22/2026

A simple pneumothorax involves air buildup in the chest wall. A tension pneumothorax is more serious, affecting vital organs like the heart, lungs, trachea, and abdomen. Understand the distinction for proper diagnosis.

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North Highlands, CA
95652

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