No problem with a revival on this thread. There are lots of new people that need this info and older people that could use a reminder or kick in the butt to actually do something.
Carry on.
Carry on.
Trauma shears and at least 1 tourniquet (I like the SOFT T Wide) need to be on the list. A sharpie to mark the time a tourniquet is applied is highly recommended and won't take up much space. I keep a Blue Force Gear https://blueforcegear.com/micro-trauma-kit-plus with the advanced kit on me when I go to training classes as well in my vehicle glove box. I have a second tourniquet on my sun visor of each vehilce. I just recently picked up a Micro Trauma kit with the advanced kit https://blueforcegear.com/micro-trauma-kit and a Shear Hammock https://blueforcegear.com/shear-hammock. I replaced the quikclot in both kits with the LE quikclot that has an x-ray visible strip in it. The smaller size is a little more comfortable when riding in a vehicle but it is a tight fit getting everything inside the pouch. Ii am trained to use the decompression needle but mot the nasopharyngeal airway but it is still nice to have. Twice at work I have responded to either a crash or industrial accident where I was the first on scene with a volunteer ems right behind me in their personal vehicle with no equipment. Having the tools made a difference because the volunteer was able to provide care faster than just waiting for the ambulance to get there. My county is still an almost 100% volunteer fire/ems system. We have 3 paid ambulances and crew for the entire county. They are only in service Monday though Friday 0800-1600.
Odd you can do a needle decompression and not an NPA.
NPA is a much easier skill to teach/learn.
Kits are huge.
Being able to use them is bigger.
FYI, you can get “basic wrapper” quick clot with the radio-opaque line for cheaper than the “tactical” quick clot.
watch for the NAR sales and save 20% too.
NPA is a much easier skill to teach/learn.
Kits are huge.
Being able to use them is bigger.
FYI, you can get “basic wrapper” quick clot with the radio-opaque line for cheaper than the “tactical” quick clot.
watch for the NAR sales and save 20% too.
@91Eunozs
Basic trauma shears (small cheap ones work, fit in kit easier). If a deployment IFAK, go with full size scissors or Benchmade rescue hook (NAR .mil IFAK refills come with them).
Quick clot
Compact Hy-Fin chest seal (double pack).
2 TQ on person (in pack or other holder, think one on belt, one on chest rig or PC)
As noted, sharpie attached to the TQ (basic hair tie works better than a rubber band)
Basic gauze
Mini roll duct tape (also from NAR).
IF you are trained, NPA and needle kit.
If not, no worries.
Thats the bare bones.
Would be happy to hear from some of our retired mil medics if they would add anything.
Im a big fan of KISS and thinking on the fly
Basic trauma shears (small cheap ones work, fit in kit easier). If a deployment IFAK, go with full size scissors or Benchmade rescue hook (NAR .mil IFAK refills come with them).
Quick clot
Compact Hy-Fin chest seal (double pack).
2 TQ on person (in pack or other holder, think one on belt, one on chest rig or PC)
As noted, sharpie attached to the TQ (basic hair tie works better than a rubber band)
Basic gauze
Mini roll duct tape (also from NAR).
IF you are trained, NPA and needle kit.
If not, no worries.
Thats the bare bones.
Would be happy to hear from some of our retired mil medics if they would add anything.
Im a big fan of KISS and thinking on the fly
A side question, what’s the best way to carry a pair of Epi Pens? As an Anaphylactic to both bee stings and Sunflower seeds and oils I’m always looking for a better array option. Right now I have an Amazon tourniquet pouch that kinda works but the Pals/Molle straps are not the greatest on the belt.
I do keep a MyMedic TFak in my pack at the range and am looking for another stop the bleed class as a refresher.
I’m a lapsed EMT after developing nerve damage in my hands and can barely find a pulse digitally.
I do keep a MyMedic TFak in my pack at the range and am looking for another stop the bleed class as a refresher.
I’m a lapsed EMT after developing nerve damage in my hands and can barely find a pulse digitally.
We were trained to use the decompression needle after we were issued kits that came with them. We retrain every year now with the local fire department as part of our annual intervice training. We did an enhanced stop the bleed class this year. I go for mine next week. Our current sheriff was in the Marines for 16 years and saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan before medically retiring. He is big on maintaining our physical fitness, shooting, and first aid/medical training.
Tough one?
Belt carry required?
Maybe a 556 mag carrier with a full flap and thin kydex inside to protect the contents?
Im off hunting but can check this on an old Eagle mag pouch I have.
Will say, have a little ziplock with a couple benadryl, 20 mg Pepcid, and a zrytec or claritin in it.
Take em when you have a reaction.
Long acting help to fight the reaction.
I have major issues with bananas and latex.
Why are you mixing bananas and latex? Nope, never mind.
I carry a CCI #11 percussion cap tin lined with 3MScotch tape with Benadryl and Claratin in my pocket as GP. I also have Alkaseltzer Gold with me to help protect againsti oral intake. It also helped another shooter with celiacs, recommended by an allergist.
Belt carry is because I move between office and field on a random basis so the lunch box may not be available.
Highly related in the allergy world.
Bananas used to just cause some itching.
Now its no good at all.
24 yrs ago I was scrubbed in and we had a ladies chest wide open in the ICU (bad infection in surgical site after open heart surgery, has been living in a van and not clean. Removed sternum and daily dressing changes that required a full scrub in like the OR)
I started to feel like I was having a bad asthma attack, but was just helping pack her chest.
Stepped out and was covered with hives from head to toe.
Breathing getting worse.
Homies fixed me right up.
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