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<blockquote data-quote="UnSafe" data-source="post: 2530044" data-attributes="member: 100"><p>My $0.02.</p><p>In my brain, there's always two parts to portable med supplies. </p><p></p><p>The "First aid/ sick call" stuff, and the actual trauma management stuff. Keep them seperate. Keep all the snivel crap available- bandaids, dressings, an ACE wrap or two, tape, irrigant (Bottled water works fine), disinfectants, Tylenol, NSAIs, nausea meds, etc.. It's ok to pick through it and fix whatever, then restock ASAP. </p><p></p><p>The trauma management stuff- Once packed, put a seal on the zipper or lid, attach a tag with component expiration dates, store in an appropriate location/ temperature and leave it alone until actually needed or it's time to replace or inspect it. Few things will piss off a medic more than someone casually picking through an aid bag in search of a band aid or roll of Kerlix to use as TP. </p><p></p><p>Don't forget light. Chem lights, LED headlights and flashlights sit up top and center along with gloves (Use the heavy duty EMS Nitrile gloves). Inexpensive welding shop safety glasses (With "Cheater lenses" for us older guys) are a wise addition.</p><p></p><p>IV catheter placement and fluid infusion? Meh.. Not a high priority if you're alone and up to your ass in injured folk. I'm fast and experienced, but it still takes me about 3 minutes or more to dig out, assemble and start an IV infusion... with decent light and on someone that has enough blood pressure to actually find a suitable vein. Add crappy light, wind, dirt, bloody or sweaty skin that tape won't stick to, odd positions, difficult access, cold fluids (Bad) and stress to the mix and you're gonna waste valuable time that could have been used to identify and treat other, or others with life threatening conditions. </p><p></p><p>Keep it simple, and the more you and your resources are stretched- keep it simpler. Tourniquets save lives. Read up on indications for use and don't be afraid to use them. </p><p></p><p>Immoliation sucks. Keep an ABC fire extinguisher with your bags if you are at risk for exposure to fire. </p><p></p><p>In this age of cell phones everywhere, people still forget to call for help. Either direct someone to make the 911 call or do it yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UnSafe, post: 2530044, member: 100"] My $0.02. In my brain, there's always two parts to portable med supplies. The "First aid/ sick call" stuff, and the actual trauma management stuff. Keep them seperate. Keep all the snivel crap available- bandaids, dressings, an ACE wrap or two, tape, irrigant (Bottled water works fine), disinfectants, Tylenol, NSAIs, nausea meds, etc.. It's ok to pick through it and fix whatever, then restock ASAP. The trauma management stuff- Once packed, put a seal on the zipper or lid, attach a tag with component expiration dates, store in an appropriate location/ temperature and leave it alone until actually needed or it's time to replace or inspect it. Few things will piss off a medic more than someone casually picking through an aid bag in search of a band aid or roll of Kerlix to use as TP. Don't forget light. Chem lights, LED headlights and flashlights sit up top and center along with gloves (Use the heavy duty EMS Nitrile gloves). Inexpensive welding shop safety glasses (With "Cheater lenses" for us older guys) are a wise addition. IV catheter placement and fluid infusion? Meh.. Not a high priority if you're alone and up to your ass in injured folk. I'm fast and experienced, but it still takes me about 3 minutes or more to dig out, assemble and start an IV infusion... with decent light and on someone that has enough blood pressure to actually find a suitable vein. Add crappy light, wind, dirt, bloody or sweaty skin that tape won't stick to, odd positions, difficult access, cold fluids (Bad) and stress to the mix and you're gonna waste valuable time that could have been used to identify and treat other, or others with life threatening conditions. Keep it simple, and the more you and your resources are stretched- keep it simpler. Tourniquets save lives. Read up on indications for use and don't be afraid to use them. Immoliation sucks. Keep an ABC fire extinguisher with your bags if you are at risk for exposure to fire. In this age of cell phones everywhere, people still forget to call for help. Either direct someone to make the 911 call or do it yourself. [/QUOTE]
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