medical supplies

[Fire824]

how in depth should your medic pack be?

 

[Grizhicks]

really no more than the skills you have to go with it; I'm EMT-B trained (but not current), so I would not carry items I don't know how to use....

however, do have a few items put back for true SHTF situation; suture kit for one

 

[jeremy]

I concur with what Griz has said, but with one Caveat. Are you building a Treatment Kit or a Trauma Kit?!

 

[WETSU]

My "medic" pack is pretty comprehensive, but geared towards multiple trauma. It has 3 identical sets of blowout pkg. (Izzy, TK4, Primed, ACS). Then it has a CAT on top, and kerlix and ACE in the bottom. Other pockets contain tools (instruments, lights, staples, sutures, gloves etc), one pocket has meds and boo boo stuff and dental stuff, large pocket in back has soft litter and adjustable C collar. I can add an IV & start kit module as needed.

We use this bag on every team training evolution.

 

[rmabrey]

how in depth should your medic pack be?

Not to deep to exceed your skills and knowledge

 

[RichardR]

how in depth should your medic pack be?

I essentially have a small infirmary here at the house, plus a couple of portable FAKs for my vehicle & packs.

IMHO having essential medical supplies on hand are just as important (if not more important) than having a small armory.

 

[rn7554]

you need pain killer, one broad scope antibiotic if you can get your hands on, bandages, antiseptic solution, ice pack, icy hot, neosporin, antidiarrhea pills.

 

[PapaScout]

You don't need a medkit for SHTF. You need a doctor who will join your group, bring their own "toolkit", and know how to use it.

 

[jeremy]

You don't need a medkit for SHTF. You need a doctor who will join your group, bring their own "toolkit", and know how to use it.

I'd almost rather have a Veterinarian....

 

[BillyT]

What are your thoughts on quickclot?

 

[RichardR]

What are your thoughts on quickclot?

Powdered cayenne pepper is cheaper.

 

[jeremy]

What are your thoughts on quickclot?

It does have its place in the Emergency Med Field. I prefer the QuickClot Gauze myself. Just stuff it in the wound and put a dressing over it.

However, unless you are Hours out from Med Care I doubt is I would use it. Dressings and Tourniquets will do just as good almost anywhere in the US.

 

[Sailor]

Cayenne has some minor positive affects on minor wounds. The rest is holistic horse shat. Direct pressure, elevation, TQ, and trauma dressings.

 

[jeremy]

Powdered cayenne pepper is cheaper.

You think there might be a reason for that?!
Have you ever tried it on a major bleed?!
Do you KNOW if it works for sure?!

 

[Sailor]

Its a vasodiolater and opens blood vessels. You could stuff a wound with flour and it may help stop bleeding but you will have to try clean it out. Companies are going to sponge and gauze applications because of this.

 

[jeremy]

Its a vasodiolater and opens blood vessels. You could stuff a wound with flour and it may help stop bleeding but you will have to try clean it out. Companies are going to sponge and gauze applications because of this.

Exactly there is so much bad info floating around on what "works" "naturally" it is almost to much to wade through sometimes...

 

[irishfan]

After watching a video on quickclot it really scares the hell out of me. I thought about buying some before I took Redneckmedic's class and now I have passed. He showed a lot of good ways to apply pressure and it should do just about anything I will ever need. Also, I figure in a real crisis that if I need quickclot then I probably will not be making it anyway. I'm sure it has its uses and the newer gauze does look promising but for me I am sticking with what I learned from the class and further practice. The H bandage is a very nice addition to someones pack and even better then an izzy bandage but I am just a novice compared to most. FWIW

 

[Manan]

This part of a STHF plan is soo extremely personally specific. What I need or could/can use isn't close to what anyone else would need. Muscle relaxers, pain meds, insulin, hair growth tonic, etc.

My main thoughts are that it is good to think about these details and make the appropriate prior preparations.

 

[Davis0023]

Powdered cayenne pepper is cheaper.

I took a Tactical treatment of gunshot wounds class, and the Doctor/teacher could not speak more against these type items quick clot, etc.. idk myself, i have always did well with pressure, and battle dressing kits. But with that said an ambulance was typically on its way too. I know in a shtf setting that might not be so much the case. This is an interesting thing to consider.