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MD, USA
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I would like to buy a "Medic Bag" that has the necessary dressings, equipment, etc to be able to help my family and a few others in the event of a serious terrorist incident.
I'm trying to create a Medical SHTF kit and would like to know if anybody on this board knows where I could purchase one. And no, I'm not talking about those cheap ass plastic kits with a few band-aids and some tylenol.
I have a medical background, so I am familiar with how to use standard medical instumentation.
Thanks for your help.
Michigander in Maryland
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2002 8:21:15 PM EDT
[url]www.galls.com[/url]
They have medic bags and supplies. However, they are not the cheapest company around. Just the only one I could think of off the top of my head.
medcop
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MD, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2002 8:32:24 PM EDT
Thanks MedCop. Any more sources for comparison?
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Posted: 5/20/2002 8:33:54 PM EDT
Check on Ebay. They occasionally have some medical supplies (both cheap and expensive instruments).
I just bought a "Lot" of dressing change supplies--gauze, sponges, iodoform gauze, etc. for about 15 bucks shipped, and a set of instruments for suturing (Paki- made, so they won't be up to gold handled instument standards, but might work). You can get sutures at auction also for a fair price.
AFARR
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2002 9:27:15 PM EDT
I have several catalogues at work. I'll post the contact info tomorrow and you can browse to your heart's content. Some of them get pretty complete in what they sell. (minus prescription drugs of course, but including single dose over the counter stuff)
-legrue
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Posted: 5/20/2002 9:41:03 PM EDT
I don't know ANYTHING about these. I just thought maybe these would be something that you're looking for.
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[url]http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=MHR%2D310&mscssid=FMJ7UET5K2P69NDAWX1HXVUDQTTJ27C2[/url]
[url]http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=MHR%2D303&mscssid=FMJ7UET5K2P69NDAWX1HXVUDQTTJ27C2[/url]
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Posted: 5/21/2002 12:14:46 AM EDT
The problem with most of these is: without proper training, you won't be able to use most of this stuff properly, and you MAY do more harm than good if you try.
Not that it's a bad idea to have the equipment; someone else may be with you who's had the necessary training, and there's no reason why YOU can't get the training yourself (EMT-level, not brain-surgeon level).
What most of these kits lack is the (non-combat) basics: Band-Aids, Neosporin, and bandage tape. Be sure to add these. Also add things like sunburn cream, space blankets, Asprin/Tylenol, ACE bandages, and an eyewash kit, or at least some Visene. It's far more likely that you'll need that kind of stuff, and very unlikely that you'll be stitching someone up in the field.
-Troy
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Posted: 5/21/2002 2:13:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 5/21/2002 2:15:58 AM EDT by Charging_Handle]
I agree with the medic bags from Gall's. Since you are worried about a terrorist threat....stock heavy in bandages, gauze, trauma and battle dressings. This will be needed for shrapnel and bullet wounds. Also keep something in it to fashion a dressing for sucking chest wounds. Plastic wrap and tape will usually suffice here. Also burn creme could be handy. Keep sterile saline to flush eyes and wounds with and plenty of dressings for eyes. And if you are worried about a nuclear threat you may want to consider buying some potassium iodate tablets to help combat the entry of dangerous iodine radiation into the the thyroid gland. This can be bought for $22 per bottle at [url]www.baproducts.com/ki.htm[/url]. Hope this was helpful.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2002 6:52:39 AM EDT
I use these sources for first aid supplies:
Lab Safety Supply: 1 800-356-0783 www.labsafety.com
Industrial Medical Supply: 1 800-688-3720 www.IndMed.com
goodluck,
legrue
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MD, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2002 7:01:16 AM EDT
Thanks guys! I appreciate everyones help in this.
I feel we Americans need to stick together.
Assist your own first, but do assist others.
Nothing would make me happier than to deny some piece-of-shit terrorist another American victim.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2002 7:08:25 AM EDT
Originally Posted By legrue:
I use these sources for first aid supplies:
Lab Safety Supply: 1 800-356-0783 www.labsafety.com
Industrial Medical Supply: 1 800-688-3720 www.IndMed.com
goodluck,
legrue
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MN, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2002 7:14:16 AM EDT
Check out www.dixieems.com/home.asp . I've bought from them, good service, decent prices, especially the generic brand stuff.
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