MauserLarry
Master
Once I'm down in FL after my medical retirement, I will hold a trauma class, free 9f charge to everyone.
Doc
Hell yeah! I'll be there.
Once I'm down in FL after my medical retirement, I will hold a trauma class, free 9f charge to everyone.
Doc
Get involved with cert program if they have one near ya. Good networking in my experience and hell I learned some things that actually have paid off responding in the past to a mva.Doc, any value in taking the EMT classes and getting certified? My wife wants to. Not to do ambulance work or FD stuff just to be a good American.
Good deal. I love passing on my knowledge to others.
Doc
Honestly, it doesn't matter what you carry, if you don't know the basics and how to use it. I'd say invest in some good first aid and first response classes FIRST, and then start building your first aid kit. I carry what would be considered overkill, and I've also been trained in multiple classes due to my job in the oilfield. All of my vehicles have an absurdly large first aid kit, fire extinguishers, and the knowledge to use them efficiently and be able to triage. And I'm just some dumbass oilfield trash that just happens to like to be prepared. I'm sure you'll be able to do better than me.
I suggest adding a cat tourniquet to your kit along with the training to use it. I keep mine very close by when I visit the gun range in the event some moron shoots themselves, or worse, me.I am competent with first aid and cpr. I have not used any of the newer trauma kits - I used to carry the quick clot powder when hunting (never used it), but that was it.
I have handled broken bones, car crash victims, boating accidents, and smaller stuff with everyday stuff. I have even put in stitches and super glued a few cuts.
That crap happens. My cousin shot himself right down the back of his leg. He was trying to be sneaky on the firing line about putting a 9mm in his pocket and for some stupid reason he decided to ride the hammer down at the same timeI suggest adding a cat tourniquet to your kit along with the training to use it. I keep mine very close by when I visit the gun range in the event some moron shoots themselves, or worse, me.
Honestly, it doesn't matter what you carry, if you don't know the basics and how to use it. I'd say invest in some good first aid and first response classes FIRST, and then start building your first aid kit. I carry what would be considered overkill, and I've also been trained in multiple classes due to my job in the oilfield. All of my vehicles have an absurdly large first aid kit, fire extinguishers, and the knowledge to use them efficiently and be able to triage. And I'm just some dumbass oilfield trash that just happens to like to be prepared. I'm sure you'll be able to do better than me.
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.
I got the first two...
mustard is NEVER needed!
Honestly, it doesn't matter what you carry, if you don't know the basics and how to use it. I'd say invest in some good first aid and first response classes FIRST, and then start building your first aid kit. I carry what would be considered overkill, and I've also been trained in multiple classes due to my job in the oilfield. All of my vehicles have an absurdly large first aid kit, fire extinguishers, and the knowledge to use them efficiently and be able to triage. And I'm just some dumbass oilfield trash that just happens to like to be prepared. I'm sure you'll be able to do better than me.
Depends on your level of medical training.
Only carry what you KNOW how to use.
Veterans, Eagle Scouts, Firefighters and EMT's tend to carry a lot more than average.
Although it doesn't hurt to carry a box full of battle dressings...
Kind of a use-able by anyone tool. Instructions right on the package
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