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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:08:42 PM EDT
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I keep a full aid bag in my car, but if you don't know how to use alot of that equipment it's just wasted space and money.
For general use, you wouldn't be bad off with a pretty standard issue IFAK with some NSAIDs and regular band aids thrown in. All folds up into a fairly compact package, too. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:11:04 PM EDT
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Mine are all pretty much the same.
NPA, celox, TQ, izzy bandages, chest seals, duct tape, rolled or z pak gauze, gloves Pretty much it. Shears are nice too I'm not an EMT though 
I know a couple though they pretty much carry what I do |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:11:58 PM EDT
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The best supply closet is useless if you don't know what you are doing
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:13:29 PM EDT
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Whiskey, Motrin,a few band aids and some duct tape. Should be fine with that.
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:15:30 PM EDT
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Don't forget a pair of pliers or metal cutters that are strong enough to cut through a hook.
I use my Camelbak Mule, with a Dark Angel Medical trauma kit on the outside. I supplement w/2x2s, 4x4s, nsaids, bandaids, elastic wraps, etc. Also carry a can of saline spray. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:15:47 PM EDT
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Aspirin
Benadryl Safety pin |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:17:52 PM EDT
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Ice pack, bandage, electric tape, superglue or liquid bandaid and some sort topical ointment
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:18:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:NPA, celox, TQ, izzy bandages, chest seals, duct tape, rolled or z pak gauze, gloves |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:26:15 PM EDT
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Personally, I have found that a run of the mill first aid kit that will serve 2-4 people for a couple of days will work pretty well for most situations that I'm likely to find myself in. The only additions that I make to it are some Epi Pens, Benadryl, and chewable baby aspirin.
Since I do a lot of diving I have tailored my first aid kit towards that with some O2 bottles and additional equipment but that's a whole other story. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:32:00 PM EDT
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Knowledge is more important.
Rope, linen bandages and a multi tool are more useful to someone who knows what they're doing than a full trauma kit to someone who doesn't. Quick clot, elastic bandages, tape, scissors and a knife go a LONG way. Especially if the nearest help is 6-12 hours away, which isn't really that far away. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:33:40 PM EDT
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Training, training, and some more training.
Taking my Scout Troop to the Fire Station today for First Aid actually. We have a whole section of the site dedicated to your questions, OP. Medical Training Sub Forum |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:34:18 PM EDT
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I have been a certified paramedic for 10 years and I was an infantry corpsman for 6.
Get a first responder course done I am not going to list all the supplies I think would be needed. I have done this too many times, but if you get a solid foundation of basic medical skills you will know what you need |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:36:42 PM EDT
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Don't forget a pair of pliers or metal cutters that are strong enough to cut through a hook. I use my Camelbak Mule, with a Dark Angel Medical trauma kit on the outside. I supplement w/2x2s, 4x4s, nsaids, bandaids, elastic wraps, etc. Also carry a can of saline spray. And some kind of clean saline is really handy for flushing a wound of debris. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 1:40:03 PM EDT
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Since I do a lot of diving I have tailored my first aid kit towards that with some O2 bottles and additional equipment but that's a whole other story. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:18:47 PM EDT
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Put yourself together an admission to an advanced/remote first aid class. You will get your answers there.
There are two types of supplies for this. A booboo bag. Tylenol, aspirin, band-aids, upset stomach medicine, and the like Then there is an emergency bag. This will contain bandages, splinting material, slings, and the like. Anything more advanced will require more training and expense than the average person is willing to incur, as well as a Medical Control Dr. that is willing to take you as a responsibility. The most important tool you can carry is between your ears. That along with some imagination and solid experience or guidelines will get you where you need to be in reality. Happy Hunting |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:23:08 PM EDT
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Tourniquets and other first aid gear, and know how to use it. Tell people where you're going, when to expect you back, and when to sound the alarm. And then one of these wouldn't hurt either: https://explore.garmin.com/en-US/inreach/
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:34:26 PM EDT
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As posted.
I take a class at least once a year. My hiking set up has two kits- Ouchy booboo junk- otc meds..bandaids etc. Then I have my oh fuck kit- that's easy to get to on my pack. It has- CAT 6 inch izzy 2x hh compressed gauze 1 roll of ace wrap Big wad of 4x4s and ab pads. Gloves Shears Tape Hemostats Once you get trained your kit will evolve. Mines aimed at backpacking type injuries...and its scaled down to save weight. Vs My big kit bag that goes car camping. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:45:04 PM EDT
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2 Triangular bandages
Various band aids all sizes 4" Kling gauze 2' Kling gauze x 2 2 x 2 sterile gauze x 6 4 x 4 sterile gauze x 4 1" Adhesive Tape EMT Scissors 2 pair nitrite gloves Chap stick sunscreen aspirin safety pins x 4 1 ice pack 1 petroleum jelly 1 CAT tourniquet 1 space blanket 1 First response quick clot 1 2" ace wrap 1 3" ace wrap Wire cutter antibiotic ontiment Antiseptic wipes x 5 small bottle hand sanitizer iodine wipes. x 5 Sting kill 2 eye pads 5 x 9 ABD pad Moleskin padding ice pack small flashlight whistle something to start a fire with small note pad and mechanical pencil and permanent marker swiss army knife, gerbertool, or leatherman most important item: 1 basic first aid course to learn how to properly use all this crap. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:47:45 PM EDT
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Skin staplers
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:48:30 PM EDT
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The kits NOLS puts together are very comprehensive and cover most any backwoods scenario, especially if you have been trained to use them. I am certified as WAFA (Wilderness Advanced First Aid) and plan on doing the WFR (Wilderness First Responder) course as soon as I can fit it in my schedule. Learning how to make do with what is on hand makes more sense to me than lugging a huge kit around full of things you probably will not need.
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:49:14 PM EDT
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TX EMT-B here. I would also recommend that you take some sort of First aid course. Hell even take a basic EMT course if you can one cheap enough.
For first aid kits you would be off either A: Buy a pre-done one from some reputable dealer or B: Find out what most of them have and put one together. I would not recommend just going to wally world and picking up a kit there. Here is a good list of them from Gall's: Medical/First aid kits. I would also highly recommend a venom extractor like this one: Sawyer Extractor. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 2:50:03 PM EDT
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I'm going put together a med kit for excursions where medical assistance might be anywhere from 6-12 hours away. Suggestions and or pics of supplies will be greatly appreciated. I could make it as large as a small suitcase size pelican case. It will be carried in an off-road vehicle and boat. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_18/644558_For-the-uninformed---Base-Level-Med-Kit-explained--Initial-Pricing-2-post--.html |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 4:27:15 PM EDT
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I have taken emergency first aid courses a couple times.
I would like to take something a bit moremcomprehensive. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 4:39:15 PM EDT
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If you have any experience with it an iv setup but it doesn't sound like it (not meant to be snarky, iv skills are learned and difficult to do on yourself).
Cat 5 or equivalent tourniquet. 4x4's (gauze not wood) 5x9's Kling or roller gauze Occlusive dressings or tegaderms Quickclot gauze or equivalent Hydrogen peroxide Tweezers Neosporine Bandaid Liquid bandaid or new skin. A few of cravats For the average person on their own that is sufficient. With others I would add A bvm Oral pharyngeal airways King ltsd (Essentially advanced airways for beginners and tons videos on how to insert and use one and you don't need to know how to intubate). |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 4:48:20 PM EDT
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TX EMT-B here..... .... I would also highly recommend a venom extractor like this one: Sawyer Extractor. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 4:59:31 PM EDT
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TX EMT-B here..... .... I would also highly recommend a venom extractor like this one: Sawyer Extractor. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 5:05:55 PM EDT
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I take a general FA kit and a suture kit on trips with the guys.
I've used the suture kit twice. I have blowout kit I take to matches. Never used it, hope I never do. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 5:06:45 PM EDT
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Structured training in how/when to use them is more important than a box of supplies. Unfortunately - most people think having stuff will save the day if things go south medically.
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