What first aid should you carry?

[Duckyou]

Hello all!

what first aid should I carry in my EDC bag and in my cars.

I would like to be prepared for an accident. I am normally at the range every week or two.

 

[Jhunter]

Hopefully we can get @Crazydoc68 to chime in. This is what I keep close by https://darkangelmedical.com/d-a-r-k-slim-trauma-kit/ I would be interested in paying for a 1 day course on this subject.

 

[JWlineman]

I typically carry a CAT TQ like the what Crazydoc is selling and keep an IFAK in the truck. North American rescue and Dark Angel med is a good place to find gear.
I took an emergency medical/trauma course from Scott Yingling last year and it was very informative with some good scenario based training.

 

[pete repete]

i am no expert but i have had use of my edc first aid kit when i came across accidents on lonely roads. i used all my gauze to stop surface bleeding and wrap an old mans arms. they were very cut up by the dash/steering wheel. he didnt really need them wrapped but his wife was hysterically adamant. foil blankets for both of them. in the other accident i used a compression bandage to stop bleeding on a leg gash. again, foil blankets. after seeing their benefit i have bought more high quality foil blankets. oh, and a fire extinguisher.

 

[wildrider666]

IMHO A bare minimum would betailored the the "current" Marine IFAK (Two parts: First Aid and Trauma) or Army IFAK. Add a CPR Rescue Mask (Adult/Child) a couple Ace wraps and splint marerial (Sam splint is compact "roll"). There are dozens of pre-fab kits on the market but contents vary, Names may not reflect what's actually in the kit: so read the contents carefully. If you have some left over Rx Pain meds in their original and labeled container you might consider adding them. Same with critical heart meds, Inhalers and EPI injector. Undertand storage temp limits and do Shelf Life rotation.

USMC Individual First Aid Kit

USMC Individual First Aid Kit information and photos from Olive-Drab.com

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What's in an Army first aid kit?

Until the turn of the century, soldiers were barely equipped to deal with their wounds. Then came the Army's Individual First Aid Kit. But what's inside?

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CPR Rescue Mask, Adult/Child, Hard Case with Wrist Strap, MCR

The hard clam-shell with hand strap makes this a versatile CPR mask kit. Superior protection and ease of use make this the type of mask preferred by professionals.

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Amazon is a multi size mix of Ace Wraps in case link does not work.
Amazon product ASIN B081RSFYM9

SAM Splint II - Gray - Rolled

Made from thin aluminum alloy and sandwiched between two layers of closed-cell foam, the Sam Splint II Gray can be bent into three simple curves for strength.

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[Raven]

In the age of everybody having hi cap weapons and practicing mag dumps, everybody should have enough tourniquets in their vehicles for every limb in the vehicle. I know that's a lot, but how much is your life worth? Your children's? Let some perp dump a 30 round mag into your vehicle and you only have one or two tourniquets. Imagine having to triage off one of your kids because you didn't have enough

 

[rootbeer]

3c medical is owned by gary hughes (formerly of silencerco and dead air) and his Wife ( a nurse practitioner) . awesome kits for any situation.


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[ccather]

It may be helpful to have information about your medical conditions, meds taken, contact # where first responders can find it. I have a sleeve that fits on our seat belts that contains all that and medical directives form.

 

[OldMan]

Hello all!

what first aid should I carry in my EDC bag and in my cars.

I would like to be prepared for an accident. I am normally at the range every week or two.

 

[stage20]

A pair of needle nose pliers. Jug of whiskey. Alcohol and some iodine.

Seriously though. These types of posts are great. It's all the little stuff that you really need but don't think about. Made those sandwiches for the river trip but forgot the mustard and the chips. Doh.

 

[Duckyou]

A pair of needle nose pliers. Jug of whiskey. Alcohol and some iodine.

Seriously though. These types of posts are great. It's all the little stuff that you really need but don't think about. Made those sandwiches for the river trip but forgot the mustard and the chips. Doh.

I got the first two...

mustard is NEVER needed!

 

[MauserLarry]

I guess I'm lucky or blessed or something because I have always carried just a standard first aid kit and never had the chance to use anything but a bandaid.

 

[M118LR]

I'm going to submit an Old School Surgical Pouch/Kit for those with knowledge, and a couple of Battle Dressings with Cloth Quick Clot for those without.

The basics of first aid used to be the ability to save a life with just your hands, if it requires a kit of equipment you might have already lost the fight. Just my Blunt Opinion.

 

[Ric-san]

I haven’t read here or seen it mentioned....what about using simple ol’ tampons for Center mass bullet wound plugs...?

 

[Jdcujo]

Tampons have been shown not work jesus

A regular ifak isnt that expensive and worth every penny.

The big thing is learning how to correctly use the stuff in it

I haven’t read here or seen it mentioned....what about Ppl aim ol’ tampons for Center mass bullet wound plugs...?
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I haven’t read here or seen it mentioned....what about Ppl aim ol’ tampons for Center mass bullet wound plugs...?

 

[Crazydoc68]

As far as ifak go, I would carry at least 2 tourniquets, A pressure bandage, chest seal, compressed gauze and tape. Any plastic or impregnable(air tight) material will work for a chest seal. Make sure to tape over the seal and over lap it. Tape is cheap, a life is irreplaceable. And get to higher medical ASAP.

Doc

 

[Crazydoc68]

You have 4 limbs. I speak a lot from experience, you arent in war but again uou have 4 limbs that could use TQs. I hope never of you would have to use all 4. But it's always better to be prepared than lacking.

Doc

 

[Crazydoc68]

i am no expert but i have had use of my edc first aid kit when i came across accidents on lonely roads. i used all my gauze to stop surface bleeding and wrap an old mans arms. they were very cut up by the dash/steering wheel. he didnt really need them wrapped but his wife was hysterically adamant. foil blankets for both of them. in the other accident i used a compression bandage to stop bleeding on a leg gash. again, foil blankets. after seeing their benefit i have bought more high quality foil blankets. oh, and a fire extinguisher.

Combat gauze, celox gauze is what you need for non-compressionable injuries.

You need to pack the wound using the clock method, start at 12 o'clock and pack the wound until you have made your way around it. Pack as much as you can in the wound. Then hold pressure for 3 minutes while observing wound for bleeding. Then use an ace wrap for pressure.

Doc

 

[Crazydoc68]

Once I'm down in FL after my medical retirement, I will hold a trauma class, free 9f charge to everyone.

Doc

 

[Crazydoc68]

I haven’t read here or seen it mentioned....what about Ppl aim ol’ tampons for Center mass bullet wound plugs...?

Have you ever seen an entrance wound. It's not big enough for a tampon. Center of mass wounds arent acceptable for a tampon or tourniquet. Axillary wounds are great for combat gauze and pressure dressings/ace wraps.

The only thing I used a tampon for was a broken nose.

Doc