I have some stuff in the vehicle that could be used in an emergency (a rubber strap from a blood draw kit, some 1" wide strap, etc.), but Ive been meaning to get a SOF-T tourniquet to stick in there. I know I need a good one, just havent placed an order from my usual place in a while.
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I have some stuff in the vehicle that could be used in an emergency (a rubber strap from a blood draw kit, some 1" wide strap, etc.), but Ive been meaning to get a SOF-T tourniquet to stick in there. I know I need a good one, just havent placed an order from my usual place in a while.
2nd.gunman
Caught the Bug
Second time you've said. Sounds like you have a good story featuring a snake
Sharkey
Word Ninja
I only said it again because one of the recent posts mentioned needing a bite kit.
Not my story to tell, but a young woman was bit by a Mohave rattler on a newbie trip several years back. She was very hurt, and the hospital bills were insane. There was a lot of forum talk about snake bite kits back then and a few member doctors weighed in on the issue.
I did my own research and discovered that suck kits (like the Sawyer) basically don't work. So much so that the owner had to retract much of his original advertising. Bottom line, get to a hospital with antivenin. Pretty much anything short of that is a waste of money and, more importantly, time.
Not my story to tell, but a young woman was bit by a Mohave rattler on a newbie trip several years back. She was very hurt, and the hospital bills were insane. There was a lot of forum talk about snake bite kits back then and a few member doctors weighed in on the issue.
I did my own research and discovered that suck kits (like the Sawyer) basically don't work. So much so that the owner had to retract much of his original advertising. Bottom line, get to a hospital with antivenin. Pretty much anything short of that is a waste of money and, more importantly, time.
SDG
Caught the Bug
2nd.gunman
Caught the Bug
I knew there was a story even if it wasn't yours
I carry a URG-999208 First Responder Kit - 147 Piece, has more stuff that I would know how to use but if a EMT is around they will have whats needed hopefully.
http://first-aid-store.com/the-urgent-first-aidtm-on-call-first-responder-kit-147-piece-blue.html
http://first-aid-store.com/the-urgent-first-aidtm-on-call-first-responder-kit-147-piece-blue.html
SDG
Caught the Bug
Haha, exactly!!!!! <3 Mitch!
WJCO
Meme King
Good thread revival. Please don't take this the wrong way, but if you're asking where to get supplies for IV fluid, it may not be the best item to keep in your kit. I don't know the first thing about administering IV to another person, so I will not be keeping that in my kit. That's just me.
GraniteCrystal
New member
I had similar thoughts. Odds of me needing an IV in my Jeep: really really low. Odds of having IV fluid spill inside my Jeep: much higher.
whytiptoe
Member
trailraider
Active Member
you could always head to the local crack house. :icon_crazy: I imagine they have tonnes lying around you could have for freeeeeeeeeeee:clap2:
whytiptoe
Member
Hell as long as you take the first stick I think everyone will be good with it.:bleh:
GraniteCrystal
New member
Yep, have same plans. A friend took Wilderness First Aid class and said it was awesome.
crowrb29
New member
Look into the Navy/Marine Corps PMARCHP algorithm. It's catered to battlefield 1st aid but it has a lot of "real world" relevance as well.
Patient Safety
Massive Hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
Hypothermia
Pain Management
I always carry some H and Triangle bandages, gauze, combat gauze, duct tape, band aids for minor boo boos, burn cream, tourniquets, splinting material and ibuprofen.
Patient Safety
Massive Hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
Hypothermia
Pain Management
I always carry some H and Triangle bandages, gauze, combat gauze, duct tape, band aids for minor boo boos, burn cream, tourniquets, splinting material and ibuprofen.
Studfam24
New member
X2...
I am also a medic and he's right. Start with what you can get your hands on and it'll grow from there. The kits out there now days are expensive and quite extensive. I've used probably 15% of the stuff they try to sell you in those kits. Stick to the basics and get lots. Remembering that most meds have a 2yr exp, and plastics a 5yr exp. So if you don't plan on using or know how to do an IV ect, save the $. If so, then by all means.