I'm starting this discussion because it needs it's own home. The topic was brought up in this thread https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ruck_bag_for_your_review_and_suggestions.html about how best to close a wound.
In the thread mentioned above I had shown that I had a suture kit in my medical kit. Other options have been discussed like steri strips, butterfly bandages, celox, super glue, liquid bandages, GI field bandages, Israeli bandages, gauzes, and probably some other things. The intent of talking about this isn't to get everyone mad at each other, but to get quality information out to all those who are interested in learning it.
I personally feel like this is really important because be it a SHTF scenario, hunting trip, or just out in the middle of nowhere if you get a deep wound or nasty gash you need to be able to stop the bleeding yourself or risk bleeding out. Depending on how remote you are or lack of professional services for whatever reasons, you may need to not only stop the bleeding but also repair the wound yourself. The supplies you bring and carry can make the difference between life and death.
So with all that said, what do you carry in your medical kit to stop severe bleeding, close a wound if needed, and get yourself back up and running.
In the thread mentioned above I had shown that I had a suture kit in my medical kit. Other options have been discussed like steri strips, butterfly bandages, celox, super glue, liquid bandages, GI field bandages, Israeli bandages, gauzes, and probably some other things. The intent of talking about this isn't to get everyone mad at each other, but to get quality information out to all those who are interested in learning it.
I personally feel like this is really important because be it a SHTF scenario, hunting trip, or just out in the middle of nowhere if you get a deep wound or nasty gash you need to be able to stop the bleeding yourself or risk bleeding out. Depending on how remote you are or lack of professional services for whatever reasons, you may need to not only stop the bleeding but also repair the wound yourself. The supplies you bring and carry can make the difference between life and death.
So with all that said, what do you carry in your medical kit to stop severe bleeding, close a wound if needed, and get yourself back up and running.