First aid kits for your range bag
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July 18th, 2011 at 9:36 am
In my range bag (and in my cars and field appurtenances):
–IDB
–Quik Clot
–Tourniquet
–Epinephrine
–EMT Scissors
–Scalpel
–Misc tape, bandages, ibuprophen, benadryl & etc.
I probably should have a formal first aid kit, but there it is.
July 18th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
For the rest of us non-EMT4 mortals, we generally see things as dressings for up to and including slide bites, and anything more, it’s CPR until paramedics arrive.
July 19th, 2011 at 9:11 am
Rivrdog, agreed.
The medic/EMT has a good bag of more invasive stuff. Unless trained and current, most of just need bandages, ointment, and bottled water. Anything more intense and we are controlling bleeding and providing reassurance until properly equipped and trained personnel arrive.
The US Army has taken IVs out of Combat Lifesaver Training. Our soldiers were just causing more problems than help. Giving an IV is a perishable skill. Medics and nurses have to constantly practice or they lose the ability. In an emergency, something that you did once in training before mobilization a few months ago is not going to help.
If a good bandage is not the answer, call 911, control the bleeding, and talk calmly with the victim.
July 19th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
I’m quite pleased with the Olaes Modular Bandage. Even with minimal training, it would be a big help in managing a serious wound – when in doubt, just put it on as best you can.
Google them up and see the video. Handy things, and easy to pack.
I’m less enthusiastic about the blood-clotting bandages and tourniquets. They certainly have their place in trained hands, but they can cause more harm them good if misused.