Medical Kits

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I wanted to hear what the ESEE fellas put in their all important med kits. It is definitely a must-have in your packs/car. So lets here it. Thanks guys.
 
Trauma bandages multiple sizes (Isiraely one rocks) ignore my spelln I'm tired. Tourniquet, CELOX, medical grade super glue, Exta ammo, flashlight, sutures, gauze, bandaids small and big sizes, burn cream, antiseptic, CPR facial shield (a good one) and a cheapy, some stuff in ziploc baggy (baggy can be used to seal open chest wounds.) Small bottle of water, tweezers, knife, surgical scissors A few other odds n ends
 
I'm on the other side of the spectrum from the last poster.:D

Bandaids x3 (nexcare is the only good brand IMO)
Immodium x3
Duct tape
Bandanna
Thinking about including an israeli bandage
 
I guess I am kinda in the middle of the two above posters. More than needed, but probably not enough IF needed. I have been thinking of upgrading a few things like getting some CELOX, but want to know how to use it first. My first aid skills are preety good but not on the new stuff.
 
the bandage is simple. It has a plastic clip that makes it easy to get pressure unlike the old us military ones. It comes with instructions too. The Celox, I have you just pour into wound. there are sponges, and other styles avilable now too. I have another brand their product is built into the bandgae. That one you just slighty stuff into wound and wrap the rest like a bandgae around. I will swear by the I bandges. Unforutnaely, I have had to use them on my son. Most of the stuff is for personel and dog use. It can be very hard in BFE to find a vet to stitch up your dog. After getting rapped(over $400.00) for thee stitches by a local vet during normal business hours ,I swore never again. I cant see going to the er for myself if I just need a few stitches when if the ducttape method does not work I can glue myself up. I hate waiting. I not planning on being somebody's emergency tech either. 90% of what I have is for my family, me and da dogs. CPR stuff and protection. I have twice had exposures(potential blood borne pathogens etc) It's a horrible feeling and waiting for the tests sucks. Both times somebody elses blood on me. CPR is an easy way to get exposed. Having the masks has stopped me from those potential exposures. CPR, a simple bandiad, guaze I wont hesistae to help somebody. The Ceolx trama bandage I treat just like I was taught in the miltary. They are yours, if you use them on someone else you will not have them if you get hurt later. The wait time for an order can be long at times for Celox and the I bandages.

I'm still trying to figure out how thick I should make the walls for my bunker. Not to mention If I should add a layer of lead to the cement and steel:)
 
Ive got a big one (for when I'm out on long trips, or with a group) which is one of these with some zinc oxide tape added, and a few bits replaced like-for-like

and a little one, which is still in development, but currently is aimed to contain:
1x eye dressing
2x conforming bandages
1x 5cm non-adhearent dressing
1x 10cm non-adhearent dressing
1x britsh army first field dressing (I've not been trained with the israeli, so I don't want to try and use it untill I am)
4+ antiseptic wipes (probably alcohol based)
1x pair of nytrile gloves
1x small bottle of hand clenser
assorted band-aids
1x small pair of scissors
1x roll of zinc oxide tape.
1x pair of tweesers
 
The Israelis have made a great one-handed tourniquet. Easiest out there to use. Several places sell them, so they're easy to find.

Have at least a half-dozen pairs of gloves. They pack down to the size of a golf ball. You'll also want a couple of doses of your favorite pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, tylenol, and/or aspirin. Tylenol's handy to break a fever.

The last thing I recommend is a Sharpie marker and a grease pencil. You can write on your gloves and/or on patients. If you apply a tourniquet, write the time on it. Simple.
 
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