First Aid Kits

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Nimrod1960

Nimrod1960

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VSS’s recent “mishap” has got plenty of us thinking re our personal preparedness.

Whats in your personal carry first aid kit and vehicle kit ?

I expect many , especially the ex services folk, will have got the contents down to the genuinely useful and practical. As opposed to what I perceive as too many bits that get in the way with off the shelf kits.
 
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I have enough stuff in the car to make a start at almost any thing from an rtc to a cardiac arrest but that's due to my occupation.
In the field, 1large dressing pad and a elastic 20 cm bandage 1 tourniquet (but never used one in 45 years of ambulance work, assorted plasters fabric stretch ones that actually stick. That's about it.
You can get a tourniquet hook which combined with an old tie are good, cheaper that the custom made article.
You can use a load of shooting stuff for other than it's original purpose, rifle sling to make an arm sling or bandage,
I don't usually shoot in the distant wilds.
Know where you are emergency services use what 3 words as well as addresses and map references.
 
Two packs for me, one coat or belt carry, for in the field 1 x Mil spec turniquet, 1 x Compressed gauze bandage, 1 x small Celox impregnated bandage, 1 x Roll vet wrap, Assorted plasters ( The proper ones, not those that you can bleed out trying to open them).
In the motor, as Tom270, enough to keep a couple of Paramedics going on RTC.
Current EFAW + F.
 
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Small pack always on bino harness, larger one in car. Defib travels in the shoot bag, quad or car as necessary. EFAW+F and 49 years in Defence.
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Was just about to say, wait until Dr Wyton shows his wares! Very comprehensive, and well structured.

On my person - Israeli bandage, CAT and some heamostatic gauze.
In my kit - more of the same, plus foil blanket, tick tweezers, small surgical tape, one way CPR breather.
 
Don't forget it's first aid, were not performing surgery. I carry a length of para cord in my shooting pack, this will serve a number of duties from tying on a bandage and applying pressure. A makeshift sling or to splint a leg etc. a tourniquet if needed.
Couple of bandages, some plasters, roll of insulation tape. Yes micropore is more medical but insulation tape is stronger. would see me about right. The one in my truck is more comprehensive.
Knowledge and a calm, clear head will get you far.
 
Bare minimum for woodland or lowland stalking should be a tourniquet, hemostatic gores and a large wound dressing, on your person throughout the stalk. It could also be argued that a pair of chest seals are the next most important addition.

There are numerous court cases and some health and safety executive guidance from which this can be derived call be it regarding other industries.

Sadly I believe the stalking industry is far too small to publish an effective icop which word lend some much needed clarity for many.

Next on the list especially if in more remote areas would probably be a pressure bandage, vetwrap, satellite locator/ beacon, saline, tweezers, tick twisters, small adhesive dressings. If you insist on carrying an emergency blanket make sure it's a proper insulated one which will be vacuum packed to keep it compact, plastic survival bags and foil blankets are very limited use, a suitable down jacket is often a much better option.

As always, equipment is useless unless ss you know how to use it.

Personally everything I listed in the first paragraph fits in my bino caddy with ease.
 
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to the SD forum community.

The past few days have been a mixture of informative, reflective and alarming (due to my own complacency). The basic first aid I've done at schools, youth clubs, fetes etc etc were clearly not in-keeping with potential hazards and scenarios we encounter within our various firearms related activities. Thanks to everyone who's shared their experiences, capabilities and guidance. I've made an effort to review some additional youtubes, restock ailing/expiring kits both at home, cars and taken more of a concerted effort to build a dedicated activity specific IFAK (rather than rely solely on range-support and a couple of plasters that I carry for my kids) ...I realize now that my own gear is lacking in substantive contents until reading these threads.

To say I was concerned when opening up our local range first-aid wall mounted "box", would be putting it mildly. Words will be had with our committee...

I will not be performing emergency surgery in the field, or tesco carpark, but feel more confident to act and use what I have more instinctively now after reading these threads. I hope others in a similar position as me do so to.

Thank you again. BRP
 
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Squad sized trauma kit in the Land Rover, and an IFAK on my shooting/hunting belt.

Most here think I'm a prep'er of some sort (which I'm not)...but in this case, I am.
 
Purchased the below in March , this stays in my stalking bag, also have a plastic box in truck with general stuff for me and the dog. Plasters, wipes, vet wrap etc.
 

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In my IFAC I carry:
Haemostatic gauze (celox, but avoid the granules, ever tried getting powder into flowing fluid?)
An oleas dressing (better than a Israeli dresssing and includes gauze for wound packing)
CAT tourniquet.
Gloves and mini toughcuts.

In my range kit, similar to the above, but with a pocket mask and chest seals.

In my car I carry plenty more, but that's more indepth / advanced.
 
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