Life saving First Aid in a mass casualty situation.

[Sylvain]

Okay. Rearranged a bit.
Everything is in.

Have you got the decompression needle too? Not sure if it's sold separately but they show it in the kit picture.

 

[actaeon277]

Have you got the decompression needle too? Not sure if it's sold separately but they show it in the kit picture.

No.
I wouldn't know what to do with it.

1) clot gauze, gloves
2) CAT
3) trauma card, chest seals, compression bandage, and something else. I'd have to look, but I'm in a restaurant, might look funny.

 

[actaeon277]

ChitoGauze® XR PRO |hemostatic dressing for the external, temporary control of severely bleeding wounds
And chitogauze.

 

[Sylvain]

ChitoGauze® XR PRO |hemostatic dressing for the external, temporary control of severely bleeding wounds
And chitogauze.

Interesting.I never heard of that product before.
It looks pretty similar to Quikclot.Even has the x-ray strip.

 

[actaeon277]

Well, as mentioned before, my next plans are to get either a 50 cal or 30 cal ammo box to use for a trauma kit for the vehicle.

I think instead of using Dark Angles "insert", I'll find some dividers that will fit, and then start buying components.
I'll paint the can either red, or fluorescent orange.

 

[Vigilant]

Well, as mentioned before, my next plans are to get either a 50 cal or 30 cal ammo box to use for a trauma kit for the vehicle.

I think instead of using Dark Angles "insert", I'll find some dividers that will fit, and then start buying components.
I'll paint the can either red, or fluorescent orange.

Plano or one of the plastic box manufacturers used to make a “tall ammo can” in hunter orange that would be perfect for this. Waterproof and rust proof with a sturdy latch. ETA: it was MTM Case-gard, but there are others as well.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Ex...ategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=RBbdVMTCIcEIjGMStSuTHQ

 

[actaeon277]

Plano or one of the plastic box manufacturers used to make a “tall ammo can” in hunter orange that would be perfect for this. Waterproof and rust proof with a sturdy latch. ETA: it was MTM Case-gard, but there are others as well.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Ex...ategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=RBbdVMTCIcEIjGMStSuTHQ

Thanks for the link. But I'll probably look at some other options.
I usually take a while to make decisions.
Research. Go back and forth rethinking my decisions.

 

[actaeon277]

Actually, a better option may be some of the toolbox options at the hardware stores.
I think they'd have better options.
Some of the ammo can stuff has trays with compartments that are too small.

 

[rhino]

Actually, a better option may be some of the toolbox options at the hardware stores.
I think they'd have better options.
Some of the ammo can stuff has trays with compartments that are too small.

Have you considered a bag with compartments?

Or a bag, with things organized in zip top freezer bags?

 

[Vigilant]

Actually, a better option may be some of the toolbox options at the hardware stores.
I think they'd have better options.
Some of the ammo can stuff has trays with compartments that are too small.

The MTM box I had didn’t have the tray, just looked like a tall ammo can, I bagged up everything in mini organizer pouches, to keep it all separate. I think Magpul Daka pouches would be of good use for something like this, or alok-saks as they are clear, but stronger than your average zip lock baggie.

 

[actaeon277]

I think I'm going to try this

If I don't like it, it was only $9 or so.
Has dividers that you place yourself.

 

[Vigilant]

I think I'm going to try this

If I don't like it, it was only $9 or so.
Has dividers that you place yourself.

Just a word of caution, I own several of those. For small parts storage in a fixed location they are great, if you plan on this being a mobile kit, in your car or truck, they are rather flimsy, I’ve broken the latches on a couple hauling them in and out of the car. YMMV

 

[actaeon277]

Just a word of caution, I own several of those. For small parts storage in a fixed location they are great, if you plan on this being a mobile kit, in your car or truck, they are rather flimsy, I’ve broken the latches on a couple hauling them in and out of the car. YMMV

Well, I'm not wedded to the idea.

 

[2A_Tom]

I had to come back and thank Sylvian.

I put the SWAT-W in the holster just the way it came. It was bulky and the buckle hurt even when I added a piece of foam in the pouch. I had stopped carrying it. I read one of your posts that said there were a lot of videos that showed how to flat fold one and I didn't think much about it.

I just happened to come across a video, redid the TQ and now I almost forget it is there.

 

[Sylvain]

I had to come back and thank Sylvian.

I put the SWAT-W in the holster just the way it came. It was bulky and the buckle hurt even when I added a piece of foam in the pouch. I had stopped carrying it. I read one of your posts that said there were a lot of videos that showed how to flat fold one and I didn't think much about it.

I just happened to come across a video, redid the TQ and now I almost forget it is there.

You mean the SOFT-T wide?

SWAT-T is just a piece of rubber with no buckle.

 

[2A_Tom]

You are right.

 

[Sylvain]

You are right.

Glad you are carrying it again.

How do you carry it.

 

[2A_Tom]

Ankle holster.

 

[Sylvain]

Ankle holster.

Nice.You probably already mentioned it in that thread.

I quickly got used to my ankle holster and I'm surpised how comfortable it is when driving, walking, running etc.

I'm even tempted to add a second holster on the other ankle to carry more crap, medical or otherwise.

 

[actaeon277]

So, today was my yearly work physical.
Don't take the physical, don't get to work.

Anyway, woman doc went to press on the ankles for a check (no I don't know what she was looking for) when she encountered the ankle trauma kit.
When I told her it was a trauma kit, and showed it to her, she asked why I have a trauma kit.

I almost asked her why she DIDN'T.

Anyway, I showed her my empty holster, said I carried for just in case.
Said if my gun comes out, there's a problem.
The problem could be someone else got shot, or the problem could be I got shot.

Then I told her I also have standard first aid kits in my garage, bathroom, and vehicle. But you usually have time to get to those. Trauma kit.. not so much.