Author

Robert Cole

At an independent home office, Robert Cole reports on emergency medicine as a freelance health feature writer. He conducts interviews with emergency responders and trauma survivors to bring a human perspective to clinical reporting. His background includes investigative feature stories and profile pieces for municipal newspapers and online publications. Cole pays close attention to the personal experiences of individuals in high-stress medical environments.

Can You Hit Yourself Hard Enough to Get a Concussion?Brain & Nerves
Does Stop the Bleed Certification Expire?Safety
Can You Really Die From a Paper Cut?Safety
How Many Level 1 Trauma Centers Are in the US?Healthcare
What Happens If You Cut Open a Mosquito Bite?Skin & Hair
Where Is the Most Dangerous Place to Hit Your Head?Brain & Nerves
Can You Die From a Stab Wound to the Hand?Safety
How Much Blood Can You Lose Before You Die in Pints?Heart & Lungs
Can You Cauterize a Wound With Gunpowder?Safety
What Is a Mass Casualty Event? Definition & Criteria Safety
What Percentage of Burns Is Fatal?Safety
Why Everyone Should Know CPR Safety
What Is an AED Defibrillator and How Does It Work?Safety
Does a Tea Bag Stop Bleeding? The Science Explained Safety
How to Properly Apply Gauze to a Wound Safety
Can You Die if Your Carotid Artery Is Cut?Heart & Lungs
How Long Should You Keep a Bandage on After Giving Blood?Safety
Can You Die From a Bullet Shot Into the Air?Safety
How Long Are BLS and ACLS Certifications Good For?Healthcare
What Is a BLS Certification and How Do You Get It?Healthcare
How to Stay Cool and Safe at the Beach Safety
What Should Be in a Trauma Kit?Safety
How Many Concussions Does the Average Person Have in a Lifetime?Bones & Muscles
How Often Do You Need CPR Training?Safety
Can You Schedule an Appointment at Urgent Care?Healthcare
Is BCLS the Same as BLS?Healthcare
What Does a Traumatologist Do?Healthcare
What Percentage of Blood Loss Usually Results in Death?Heart & Lungs
How Old Do You Have to Be to Learn CPR?Safety
What Are the 4 Levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?Safety