How many of you bring Med Kits?

[theweakerbrother]

Bring it on!

I've still not followed through on my "resolution" to obtain some form of training for the 2010 year.

 

[bobcoop06]

Bring it on!

I've still not followed through on my "resolution" to obtain some form of training for the 2010 year.

Here ya go. Find a Basic EMT course near you! There are two starting in a few weeks at the Ivy Tech in Columbus, and another one in Richmond. You will definitely learn skills that will be valuable for the rest of your life. I promise!

https://oas.in.gov:4443/hs/training...filter&filterBy=TYPE&filterValue=TRAIN_CAL_08

 

[jjlaughner]

Here ya go. Find a Basic EMT course near you! There are two starting in a few weeks at the Ivy Tech in Columbus, and another one in Richmond. You will definitely learn skills that will be valuable for the rest of your life. I promise!

https://oas.in.gov:4443/hs/training...filter&filterBy=TYPE&filterValue=TRAIN_CAL_08

I looked quickly through the link, is there a main listing with course fees? Or are these free/open to the public?

 

[POC]

"which can be used with the bandage packaging to make a chest seal"
I was wondering when some one was going to mention this.

For true emergencies, some gauze, string or rope tape and plastic are all you really need. Anything more and you can't do much good, anything less, doesn't really "have" to have attention.

 

[revance]

"which can be used with the bandage packaging to make a chest seal"
I was wondering when some one was going to mention this.

For true emergencies, some gauze, string or rope tape and plastic are all you really need. Anything more and you can't do much good, anything less, doesn't really "have" to have attention.

Doc Gunn is a lot like Alton Brown (the chef)... nothing should only have one purpose. I asked him about commercial chest seals. His response was essentially the same as "better to have a 380 in your pocket than a 45 at home", better to have that simple kit than a bunch of expensive single purpose items sitting at home. So instead, put 3 pieces of tape on there and tape 3 sides of the packaging over the hole.

That simple GSW kit fits in a pocket and can take care of pretty much any major trauma.

 

[bft131]

Always go with me wherever I go....

 

[INGunGuy]

I always have a med kit with me. My with is an EMT so we have everything one could need.

INGunGuy

 

[POC]

Doc Gunn is a lot like Alton Brown (the chef)... nothing should only have one purpose. I asked him about commercial chest seals. His response was essentially the same as "better to have a 380 in your pocket than a 45 at home", better to have that simple kit than a bunch of expensive single purpose items sitting at home. So instead, put 3 pieces of tape on there and tape 3 sides of the packaging over the hole.

That simple GSW kit fits in a pocket and can take care of pretty much any major trauma.

I couldn't follow the "tone" of your post.
What I was saying was that using "trash" is a great way to increase what you carry, without having to increase what you carry.
I've never heard of Doc Gunn.

 

[Jay]

After riding an ambulance for 15 years, I carry my old jump kit in the truck all the time.......

 

[jd4320t]

I'm in the process of building my first of three first aid kits. I'm also going with the Condor rip away pouch. It will hold what I need it to and with the MOLLE it can easily be attached to or removed from a chest rig, backpack, or rifle case.

For Condor

 

[Delmar]

I have another question to add to this. What kind of med kits do you recommend, and where can you find them? How much would I be spending for this?

I've been wanting to purchase one. But don't want to buy a cheapo from wal-mart.

Latex gloves, gauze pads, cloth, duct tape and a cell phone.

If your shooting you should have your eye protection on already, right?

 

[junglerogue]

GLOVE UP!!! There's nothing better in the world than having staph infection passed on to you, not even taking into consideration any bloodborne pathogens, that can be prevented by gloving up. Do it for YOUR loved ones.
On a happier note, the app store has several apps for first aid/cpr that are very handy for those with only a phone.

 

[Dsgnr_81]

Always, basically just trained in how to so some patch work till the pro's arrive. [CLS]

So I keep bandages, for any foreseeable gunshot wound, as well as the accouterments (gloves, bandaids, antibios, basic pain meds, sting kits, etc...).

 

[revance]

I couldn't follow the "tone" of your post.
What I was saying was that using "trash" is a great way to increase what you carry, without having to increase what you carry.
I've never heard of Doc Gunn.

Sorry, Doc Gunn is the person who came up with the idea of taping those 3 things together to make a small GSW kit. I was just pointing out exactly what you said.

I keep the big kits in my cars, but I always keep a pair of gloves and a CPR shield on my person and if I have big pockets or am going to the range, I throw one of those GSW kits in my pocket.

 

[abrumlev]

The EMT-B State certification test is a b!tch. Takes alllll day and isn't easy. I'm a professional rescuer which is emt-b minus the ability to give oxygen, help the person take their prescribed meds and a couple other skills but nothing huge.

 

[mconley]

I like to build my own, my emt cert comes in handy when I have to use it, but here is what I carry.

GLOVES are a #1 thing to have, if you dont carry anything else get these
roll gauze
4x4 bandages
5x9 bandages
oclussive dressings ( for sucking chest wounds )
quik-clot
tape
para cord to stop blood flow for hemorages
orajel for topical numbing
alcohol
new skin

all in a handy pouch from condor.
Yahoo! Image Detail for - http://www.airsoftpost.com/images/large/Pouch_Matrix_MA16_lg.jpg


I started putting some together to sell to some IMPD guys I know and it went over pretty well. They like to keep some EMS in their cars for them.

 

[rhino]

I've never heard of Doc Gunn.

Doc Gunn is Anthony Berrera, MD. He's an emergency room physician with over 20 years of experience at his job. He's also an associate instructor with DTI (John & Vicki Farnam). He studied with the late Chris Dwiggins (US Army Special Forces, retired as SGM I think) who was one of the guys who essentially invented the modern concept of "tactical medicine." One of the classes he teaches is the one-day "Tactical Treatment of Gunshot Wounds."

There is a topic about it in the tactics and training forum on here with a link to a review I wrote a few years ago:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...300-tactical_treatment_of_gunshot_wounds.html

 

[kpt]

Part of my range kit and in every car I drive. Also in my BOB and one on each floor of the house. Lucky to never need more than some aspirin, small bandages and anti-bacterial swipes so far.

+1 here... Red Cross certified every year, plus lots of OTJ...