The EDC med kit thread

[Norman]

Is that really what we want to make the thread about? Like I said, not common in typically taught in ALS/BLS . It's more of a wilderness EMT, combat medic or TEMS type skill.
For those that think I'm making it up, here's what I found in about 4 min and Google.


http://www.acep.org/MobileArticle.aspx?id=70882&coll_id=693&parentid=740


http://books.google.com/books?id=2_...X&ei=MH0KUvqTI-Gh2gX0wYDoDQ&ved=0CCcQ6AEwADgK


http://books.google.com/books?id=AR...a=X&ei=eoEKUviiK8T02gXRyYH4Bw&ved=0CDsQ6AEwCA

 

[langston302]

back on track fellas.....

 

[Norman]

Yes daddy

 

[neginfluence04]

more pictures less talking

 

[neginfluence04]

Long story short

A few years back I was at OCCC during an art expo when the large main attraction area tint was blown down. It lifted the poles off the ground and tossed them 50+ feet into the air. Some were swung through the crowd like a batter in a batting cage. During the incident I managed to get to the main support beams and hold it up so my family could escape. I then dropped it and jumped in front of a swinging steel pole to stop it from hitting another family. I deflected it with my hands and forearm which caused two fractures to my left arm and one to my right arm (unknown at the time). I then made my way towards the front where all the kids were waiting on the magic show to start. As I made my way forward I came across a women that had a very deep cut to her face, chest, and head. I picked her up and carried her to a near by table so that i could check on her. I ended up taking my hoody off and used it to apply pressure to her wounds on her face and head. When I walked away I was covered from my neck to my quads with blood. It looked like I had bathed in someone else's blood and many paramedics thought I was seriously injuries due to all the blood I had all over me. I'm not sure what use a small med kit would have done but the water, blankets, and change of cloths i keep in my vehicle saved me from having to make a 45 min drove home drenched in someone else's blood. This isn't the first time I've been in the wrong place at the right time. Each and every time I have been involved in an accident like that or something along its lines I wish I could have done more to help those involved.

Over the last ten years I've seen and tried/did help with

House fire in Duncan with people trapped inside. 911 operator told me not to enter the house but i couldn't and wouldn't listen to people burn to death. (Tragic story that still weighs on me heavily because I could do more)

Car wreck off I-35 and 19th after an ice storm. I witnessed a truck speed pass me, lose control, and crash. When i approached his mangled truck he was gone. I ended up finding him 35-50 feet from his truck with a broke arm and lots of cuts.

Tornado off highway 9 (multiple times)

OCCC incident

Hunter shot by accidental discharge in the middle of the woods. Guy wasn't part of our group and I just happen to stumble a upon him right before he passed out from shock.

Theft turned knife fight at best buy (years ago)

Theft turned fist fight at best buy

And a few other random car wrecks and things I've seen.

I fear one day I will happen across something that I couldn't help with because 1) I didn't have enough knowledge or training or 2) I didn't have the right supplies with me and someone will end up dying. I'm by far no miracle man, superman, or even a hero by any means but I always find myself in the right place at the right time when bad thing are happening or when people need help.

 

[neginfluence04]

To be honest with you I've never been much into EDC items. But with the drastic changes in weather, natural disasters, and incidents that I have been involved in its opened my eyes to thing I need. Example I keep a change of cloths, 72hour food kit, and water in all of our vehicles. Within arms length there is always a firearm, a sharp blade, my wallet, my cell phone, and my camelbak which is stuff with junk. It is usually filled with 1 gallon of water, 2 protein bars, small survival kit, poverty med kit, multi tool, water tester and water tablets, 1 life straw, larger knife, back up mags, etc. the camelbak has a place on the back that I would like to mollie a maxpedition EDC pocket bag to hold medical supplies. I never go anywhere now days without my camelbak and some form of protections and a light

 

[neginfluence04]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I48wcTlvhl0

 

[neginfluence04]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4oKM0ODuDe0