I hate having my first aid aid kit on my small boat because water gets in the bags I put them in.Always dry off equipment and replace what you need to.
A video on car crash first aid/first on scene, main things to look out for and so on would be great. Probaly the most likely massive trauma one may stumble upon in day to day life. Thanks!
At that point you might as well take an EMT course, your more likely to do further injury then help, now stay with me. Biggest thing you can do is TQ and CPR. everyone seems to think cut the seat belt get them out of the car (if there is not immediate danger like fire/drowning, blocking lanes does not count if they are seat belted in leave them. A metal cage will protect better then our squishy bodies). if they have a spinal injury you may have just paralyzed them by trying to get them out. I have seen simple fender benders brake necks and massive roll overs people walk away from you just never know. Cops are horrible at that, they just want to get everyone out of the vehicle. at least in my area they are. Best thing you could do IMO other then CPR and TQ (when properly trained) is communication being able to calmly and accurately describe the scene and what the patient statues is (ie talking or not, breathing, where they are located, major bleeding, open bone fractures). In city's its not to bad help is mins away, out in the country and rural EMS, we have limited resources that may be far away so knowing i need an extraction team, or i need additional transporting rigs is a huge help knowing i can get them rolling sooner then later Now dont get me wrong or think i dont take help if your standing around and i can use you i will grab you to help weather its flagging down other units coming in, helping me carry my stretcher down stairs, Moving the patient on to the gurney, again every area is different
@@gamingmedic7377 Its exactly things like that, to extract the person from the car or not. Typical signs of those sorts of injuries. And with the MC example i kind of wonder if there is much else to do, other than stuffing their face with a field dressing.
If your kit is going into a car, caravan, or some other vehicle, you definitely want to add a pulse oximeter, a few telescopic splints, and a few reflective thermal blankets (thermal blankets have a number of uses beyond first aid)
Handy tip for those learning/still trying to master CPR: I like to sing "Staying Alive" in my head to get 100 BPM. The irony makes it easy to remember. Just don't sing it out loud...
I have made an extensive kit in a two tier (stacked) clear plastic Sterilite box. It works as a human and pet first aid kit in my house. I would add Styptic pencil or powder, ORS packets, knee brace, wrist brace, ankle brace, Hydrogen peroxide 3% soln, gloves, instant ice pack, thermometer, Petroleum jelly, Imodium, liquid bandage, emergency blanket,and instant hand and feet warmers. In addition to that, I made a handwritten list of everything in my kit along with the quantity and expiration date and stuck that list to the inside of the lid. This will help me keep the kit up-to-date and fresh.
• Stethoscope • Pulse oximeter • Blood pressure cuff Being able to check some of your own vitals is nice. I don't want to pay out an absurd amount of money just to get my blood pressure checked. • I found some stainless steel hemostats and bandage scissors in the vet section of CAL ranch if you want a few instruments of that kind. Of course there are plenty of other places to find those. I also like simple Swiss Army knives in first aid kits just because the blades, scissors and tweezers can be very useful, and they all have tiny holes behind the screwdrivers for stainless pins. • Colloidal silver gel like Sovereign Silver if you’re not a fan of antibiotic ointment. It also doesn't expire, unlike antibiotic ointment but it is antibacterial. I actually like to use 3mL syringes to store it in my car kit. • Lavender, clove bud and peppermint essential oils can also be very useful. Essential oils is another subject altogether, and unfortunately the way essential oils are generally portrayed by their more common hippie dippy users makes it easy to discredit them, however, they do have legitimate uses with legitimate science behind them like any medicine. And like any medicine they do have restrictions and cautions. Just make sure to do your research from a knowledgeable source and not some homely mom's blog on how to make your home smell nice. I've used lavender in conjunction with witch hazel like a facial cleanser to treat sunburns frequently and it's been very effective with minimal to no peeling. Lavender can also be very useful for cuts (I don't just use it on any minor cut) and more serious burns and this is something that it's known for. Be aware, even though it is classified as an oil, it absorbs into the skin and is much lower viscosity than cooking oils, so it won't sit on top and trap the burn, so it is safe for this purpose. Peppermint can be used to ease nausea and help with stomach issues by sniffing it. I've taken it on hikes to help with altitude sickness and used it for gas and nausea in the middle of the night. Clove bud is used commonly in dentist offices as part of a topical anesthetic prior to shots and is very useful for dealing with a toothache prior to a dental visit. It's also very useful for numbing the area prior to cutting an ingrown toenail, speaking from experience. Make sure to buy from a good brand. Some name brands more commonly advertised are more expensive and they're not necessary compared to some that you can find at a health food store. Don’t buy essential oils from Walmart. If they all cost the same cheap price they’re garbage. Valerie Ann Worwood has a good book on the subject that gets into the properties and uses, but these few Oils are some of the most common, generally least expensive, and you don't have to get too invested in the subject to use them. They have some other uses as well, but they’re more outside the first aid realm.
I don't agree with everything you say in your videos, but I sure do appreciate the time you invest in making them. You're doing a great service. My only serious gripe about your videos is that you never mention the most important factor in successful first aid: training. I could have an EMT-level FAK, but if I don't know how to use the stuff that's in it, I could watch somebody die. I really son't want that to happen.
Or you can just read the directions. This isn't for emts. Slapping some cream or a bandaid doesn't take an engineering degree. If you don't know how to use it, at least you have it for let's say, another more qualified person to use. If I don't have my kit with me, I can use yours. We call this team work.
Important things to add are non-adherent pads or island dressings to cover superficial wounds too large for band-aids. Also an elastic compression bandage (e.g. ACE Bandage) for sprains and strains. Sterile splinter probe needles are also a good idea to remove embedded splinters that can't be grasped with tweezers.
I am living on my own for the first time & trying to build a good first-aid cabinet, had some ideas but you pointed out stuff I never would've thought of. This video helped so much, love that it's simple & straight to the point! Thank you!
Icepacks Cheap ring cutting tool Some high glucose paste/snack Some isotonic type drink for vomiting or diarrhoea NSAIDs can be funky with some larger burns too
I really like your 3 tier approach. The idea of being able to customise a portion of a kit to handle most likely scenarios is great. It also makes storage and travel more manageable. I have been watching videos about people building trauma kits but haven't found anything that meets my requirements. My kids are my priority and I live in a rural area. Really big bugs, everything bites, lots of stinging nettle. My wife burns herself every time she uses the oven. I get lots of slivers from woodworking. I have several chain saws which I use around my property. We shoot at Bisley very often, but it is a world class facility and very closely supervised. New shooters go through a rigorous membership course and certification process. I don't think there has been a serious range incident since WWII. Here in the UK, my chances of running into a gun-shot induced trauma situation are about the same as getting hit by lightening. We do have lots of flooding due to climate change and we do have social health care. Roads get closed. The wait time for an ambulance can be quite long, especially in my area (20 miles from nearest hospital). I think your kit would be a great starting point for my home. Storing it in 3 bags would work for me. Depending on the activity and risk, I could take 1, 2 or all 3 kits with me. I could always duplicate the 'minor' kit and keep one in my EDC bag. That would probably deal with 99% of what I would require. The core kit would stay at home most of the time. I think your approach is quite flexible. Thank you very much for this! PS. I might add a cold pack as I have sprained my ankle a couple of times this year.
Damn dude. I’ve been a medic for 5 years, EMT 3 before that. Every motorcycle crash I’ve ever been to, when the patient is conscious, the first thing they do is scream not to cut their gear. You must have been jacked up lol glad you’ve recovered.
Awesome vid man. One thing I would add, and you touched on this briefly is to only carry equipment you feel confident using. And...everyone should take at least some formal first aid training.
Everyone should have some first aid training and keep it updated. Many community organisations will offer free first aid courses and they are usually held over a few nights or even a weekend. Knowing what to do to help someone before an ambulance arrives can help a loved one survive a scary situation. Also check your first aid kits every 3 to 6 months and restock after you use items.
I always have a LifeVac in our home first aid kit and in our diaper bag when we go out. Choking is a real concern for me so having something on hand to help while waiting for an ambulance is necessary. Just gives me a piece of mind.
Unfortunately peace of mind is about all a lifeevac or dechocker will give you. The studies on their effectiveness show almost no ability to stop choking and have a high likelihood of causing trauma. A good foundation in abdominal thrusts and BLS are where it’s at for choking.
When you mentioned your shoulder dislocation I remembered my knee disclocation. Ofc my pants needed to be cut but the sad thing is they asked my parents permision to cut my pants. They were literaly screaming yes and so on. Its just that when theres an emergency its neccesary to do what you have to do. I waited 30 minutes for the ambulance to arrive, 10 or 15 to load me into the ambulance from the 2nd floor, 15 min to get to the hospital, waited 20 minutes for x-rays, took 2 in 10 minutes and then one hour of putting my knee cap back in. It took more than 2 hours to get it in, 2 x-rays and 2 teams as well as 2 trys from each team. I did not recive any painkillers I did get an inhaler which somewhat helped me not be 100 % present. Then I waited another 3 hours to get my strech bandage and walking sticks. The moral of the story is how some health systems are so bsd and corrupted. The only actual nice people was the ambulance team. They deserve more respect. My second dislocation happend 2 months ago. This time I waited 15 min before it was done. Im glad we have such great ambulance teams.
please do the 'don't plug holes with tampons' vid, a lot of people need to know it and coming from a paramedic they might actually listen. Good vid btw buddy from across the pond
Hi Sam. Love your videos and their content. Great in helping me expand my knowledge - especially in the field of remote trauma. As a British Mountain Leader, my FAK is now more trauma biased. I love your passion for your work too. It comes through in your videos. Great Job.
Video was pretty great! seems the home kit can also be possibly used as part of a work kit. i work in a EDC and seems someone is always getting hurt. we are always asking for certain basic medications . I can't wait to see the other videos !
Okay: I need advice... My sister rides horses and shows a lot in groups, turns out basically NO adults carry first-aid kits! This is the 3rd year that I've brought one but no one else has, so on a budget, this is what I have Field or backpack kit: 12 ibuprofen pills 8 butterfly bandages 1 leatherman (multi) tool 1 sterile nonstick pad (4x6) and 1 (4x4) 1 large surface bandage and triple antibiotic ointment In my advanced kit I have: 1 Wrist Brace 1 mueller brace 2 4x6 sterile pads 1 role medical tape 20 varying size bandaids acetaminophen Advil Echinacea (nausea) Motion sickness capsules 6 cold and flu capsules Women's items (One pad, one tampon, one panty liner (Quite awkward as a guy)) Tweezers scissors nail clippers purell gas/constipation relief acid relief pills hydrocortisone cream muscle relaxing cream That's what I got
Laci Six i always carry a belt kit, but I also have an IFAK on my Plate Carrier and a backpack medkit. My girlfriend is a horse rider, I’ll post a list of things I have in my kits
Laci Six keeping the splints on you is a great idea, but I think some of the things you have are more comfort related and not necessarily medical. Up to you, but I’d make room for more scrapes/ bleeding/ blunt trauma materials. I have IcePacks I need to add to my bag kit, I’d advise those for yours.
@@RubleInnawoods I entirely agree, it's quite sad, though, the most common things I'm asked for are pads/tampons and pain medications. Honestly it's not even the kids that ask. Somehow 40 year old women forget about the cycle they've been on since they were 12 but the 13 year olds who've been having them for a year remember and prepare them! Definitely looking to switch my aid kits over to more urgent/emergency use than they are now.
Thank you so much for informing those of us who want to learn! I have pages of organized notes from many of your videos as a go to. Take care, much love
I'm just a civilian. Not an emt, or paramedic, nothing along those lines. I've had the basic industrial first aid. Having said that, I appreciate the non-professional kits and skills that you have put together for us. Although I'm always finding I need to do some Dr- ing out camping or cutting firewood just general life, mostly on me. Ha. So I appreciate your hard work making these vids for everyday folks.
A) children under 16 years of age must not use ASA; B) with that dosage, you only have the anti-clotting effect, you won't have any significant anti-inflammatory or pain-killer effect.
Great video, really! The question is, where to store that kit? What's the best option: a bag, a box, or a plastic transparent container? Also, it would be great to have the same first aid kits for home, travel, or in the car, for more effective and faster use in case something happens. Maybe you could make a video comparing different storage options? Thank you anyway!
Could you do something along a similar theme but specifically for parents? Infants especially but children in general do have some different medical requirements. They also tend to share infectious illnesses with each other.
You may want to add something like loperamide for diarrhea. In addition consider meds for abdominal cramps and nausea. For periods I would suggest sanitary pads instead, can be used as a trauma dressing as well. I'm in two minds about cotton wool, although I do have that. Depending on the size/age group within the family you may want to get a smaller NPA as well as the adult size.
Excellent information! Thank you for doing this video. I'm putting my kit together and this is a great starting point. Looking forward to the other two kits. It was a surprise to me that aspirin isn't a blood thinner. Best medical channel I know of on TH-cam.
Great video. Would add magnifying glass with the tweezers in house kit. Us old people need some help with splinters. Oh and cheap anti septic cleaning pads.
The only thing I might recommend is 4x4 gauze it's just handy to have as it can be used to cover wounds and can be cut down or folded for smaller wounds .
Add a pair of 3.0 or 4.0 power reading glasses to your tweezers for finding and pulling splinters and other small things. If you wear glasses or protective eyewear, you can slide the readers on right in front of them or behind them. Cheap on Amazon. If not readers, then a magifying glass of some sort.
Everyone posts kits and supplies. What do you recommend for resource/ training on first aid. Like reading and refresher. I'd like to have something on hand but am not finding people recommending that. Really appreciate this channel!
Your videos are great. I have several small camera Cases. Use those to toss in backpacks or even your kid Backpacks. I took my PPE gloves and crumpled them up into a ball & used a small hard plastic shell/ ball from a vending machine. The ones in stores with candy or small kids toy. It works perfectly Add a plain white facemask, fits.
A fine video; many thanks for uploading. Everybody should have general knowledge of first aid, resuscitation skills and having a first aid kit. Best wishes from an Australian paramedic.
Love your video's and the details provided are usually spot on. I am NOT a medical professional my comments are based only on my research and some of the training provided for firearms training. On your video "Build a Life Saving Kit for Under $25" on • Mar 28, 2018 you kinda blew off the CAT and although I understand your emphasis was on the money spent on the kit at $25, I think your point on the "Home First Aid Kit" was spot on when you mentioned the TCCC tourniquets and ONLY those are recommended. Which I agree with you on that point. I just think you may have unintentionally misled others to buy the SWAT-T based on price alone. Keep up the content, and thank you for your service to your community as a medic now more than ever in COVID-19 environment.
I appreciate the feedback but I disagree. While the SWAT-T is not a CoTCCC approved TQ it still holds an ample amount of evidence for it's use (one such study attached below). The reason it has failed and will continue to fail to gain the stamp of approval from the CoTCCC is the difficulty of self application on upper extremities. Its width and securing mechanism and versatility are what sets it apart from TQs such as the RATS which has exceedingly high occlusion pressures. watermark.silverchair.com/milmed-d-12-00150.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAAokwggKFBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggJ2MIICcgIBADCCAmsGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM3MdEIjZfywNuIKAYAgEQgIICPPYOhu0YbASmGY4K9Zoiww-T1nHczz8lImFOyXHIcu3Y3-Hfp2XL7DDYr9dVC4KOyxSWo84KZvycpC8aUXlM1hNkvXSs6gMJre04UU9KwmR8ZQfRj5Cpv8UGAdosH-zNk2FYBXPd4thylcy4XDaXNGAtjVCEP0LpyfYbVODiwNHDE-pPjTP8-BUgLxcxZKU-cFlPgLW_bm7e9DPzElhJFH0uReJOnNeDfj-X6bJhsL3xAhX9GzoYde-JyK3yu_FmVRXLGKBt4_YYzqKp8ndL38JWNJQWL3fpSAEfg63Y4on4UmGTNPI-fIRo087is5eVkP41B22AZcKDEYbhf7nKfsLN3tdnO7iISYp4lp5ttkZxHH-emN-_CGI6RXO_1CuFiErg0vX81747aAc1ed5g2-HnEStCjnsdH7RfMKUKBSfHg6Yz-EXuWjCcxuCG8O3ax0lqRWboHDwirHz77QUC0fa_w6H7bO3FWi3TooujZNk6ytMSmcw2Rl4r14g1tUDE7ILK4iGJ8TocYt7hMTvpzl9mGdEAwvON7QHceCWWZ0Dnizyy_swIgYD9Vf97SV0WJR60ZzTZM7j71Tfs-VDamfmYGuoEv0WPZZnTC6WK-yxGvMdDUvafZ500EPUW1-TxnHZxNY-Y-II-gfqRjGdPbD7wTgKXW1_0W5tKYyKbQraBva7z1AjUnApO7Bm_1PqH7edN6Z40Kol9st8FvkhlZqwF8DKxhIPO15cQMQqTEC0zyZjaonDhifR35zmt
I've been looking for a resource like this to work on assembling a better home first aid kit! I will also probably include ACE bandages in mine, as someone who's had a few sprains, I've found them to be easy to self-apply (and usually what the doctor will recommend anyway). I'm also considering getting naloxone training and keeping that in my car kit, now that it's available OTC
I have a wool blanket and inflatable pillows in my car trauma kit to treat shock as well as several mylar blankets. The wool blanket is too bulky for an on-body first aid kit, but the mylar blankets are not. Shock should always be considered for all first aid scenarios. Well, maybe not for an upset stomach.
Papcid... its an H2 blocker and the benadryl is an H1. In case someone is having a legitimate allergic reaction you give doses of both and head to the hospital... its usually what we do first in the ER
I'd recommend some Dentemp for a lost filling or chipped tooth. I bought mine on Amazon. I also keep a small bottle of clove oil and some Q-tips for tooth pain. I recently split a tooth down to the root and wasn't able to get into the dentist for several days. It saved my life. You had a few things that I didn't have so thank you! Best first aid kit video I've seen.
The best thing about having those gadgets you dont know how to use, someone else might. If I dont have a kit, I have knowledge. Someone else has a kit...now we're in business. I cant change my own tire but I most certainly keep the tools. Do you carry jumper cables? Same concept.
Great video for the lay man, however just one point to note, Tylenol is also great for temperature control such as fevers. (Given that you said this was for the lay person, it is worth mentioning that point. Ok Moving on, I like your style of presentation, its very clear an concise, with enough detail to give a great understanding but not too much to be confusing. Furthermore the editing is great, Thanks for sharing.
The tampon trick is an old military battle-field implementation- in battle you use what you have and you can be limited in terms of supplies. Though, optimally, a tampon isn't the best idea. Also, using Tylenol and Ibuprofen together may not be an option if there are counterindications to the use of NSAIDs. He's also wrong about asprin- asprin WILL effect INR, though the effects are small to the point of insignificance. Personally, I also have a cardiac monitoring device because even if you're not interpreting it, an initial three-lead read taken ASAP (as in before EMS gets there) in a cardiac situation can make a big difference down the road in terms of the definitive diagnosis and outcome. It can also save the trouble of being able to detect a pulse in the cardiac arrest situation (I've found that it can be difficult to feel through gloves). Another thing I always include are ABD pads- these can absorb a lot of fluid and can keep you from having to apply multiple dressings where there is severe bleeding. some silvidene cream and some lidocaine or benzocaine gel is also not dispensable when it comes to treating minor burns. The thing with vital signs- is that I recommend learning how to take them because even if you can't meaningfully interpret the info- it can still be useful to EMS- because radical changes in vital signs can be indicative of certain things.
Some things you say we should put in but it’s OK not to if you don’t feel comfortable using them. PUT THEM IN THE KIT You may not know/want to use them but someone else around may be there that can/does. I may have missed it but you forgot ImodiumAD. Trust me, it comes in handy.
4x4's? I've used them for everything from dressing minor wounds to wiping blood, mud, etc from around a wound to a makeshift kleenex for a more emotional patient who had a runny nose. Not really a home use, but I've even used the package they come in as an emergency note pad to jot down information before handing over to EMS.
Love the videos, btw! Although I'm not an EMT or Paramedic, my job does involve dealing with a fair amount of medical emergencies, and I appreciate the information and insight your videos provide.
Not necessarily part of the aid kit, but for minor scrapes and wounds, the simple application of soap and water can prevent infection. This is especially true for cat scratches and other animal induced minor injuries.
Something to eat might be good as well, although it’s kinda situational. It’d be nice to give a kid with a broken arm some candy to keep his mind off of the pain.
Hey man. I got a 2nd degree burn at work. I'm taking good care of it and its healing....just leaking a lot of plasma? Either way it's trying to scab up etc. . I still went online and looked up some vids and found some of yours and just want to say thanks. You have a clean delivery and get to the point while adding other tidbits all while staying on point. I watch a lot of youtube. So.. appreciate it.
RAT'S tourniquet are good for children and people with small body limbs and also on pets such as dogs. I carry a RAT on me at all times. No worries, i also have the CAT tourniquet in my trauma bag and I also include a SOFT tourniquet to be used in conjunction with hard objects as a junctional tourniquet.
Actually official recommendations say no. A cat will fit a 5cm diameter arm which is a large percentage of school age children. Anyone under that size will benefit from a simple pressure wrap as the younger and smaller a child is the lower blood pressure they have and the lower occlusion pressures need to be applied. K9 TECC recommends against the RATs and advocates for either a pressure dressing or SWAT-T.
I got a 80$ first aid pack off Amazon.. i should learn to use it. I am in the med field but im unfamiliar with where and what stuff is where and does lol
Perhaps some simple antiseptic for when antibiotics would be considered unecessary. Plus some medical tweezers in case you have to remove some possibly infected material, like a large splinter or a stinger.
Absolutely agree about having a tourniquet is essential. I bought one for my parents (who are on a farm) a few weeks back. You said chest compressions at a rate of "at least 100 per minute". My understanding is that evidence supports a rate of 100 per minute coupled with sufficient depth and full recoil to maintain intrathoracic pressure whilst not causing excess rescuer fatigue. Rates too far over 100 per minute do not allow for chest recoil and therefore intrathoracic pressure won't reach optimum, as well as rescuer fatigue leading to ineffective compressions. Being aimed at the layperson, one thing I think is essential is a pen/pencil and a notebook. Kind of a given for paramedics, but even lay rescuers should take notes. Do you script and rehearse these much? I have some other questions, but would be better via email or PM. Sorry for the essay. Really love these videos dude.
Just found this channel, outstanding I'm prepping and although I know some first aid I'm looking to increase my knowledge. Boyscouts didn't teach us about chest seals.
If you already have a kit. Don't forget to go through it to make sure everything is still good.
I hate having my first aid aid kit on my small boat because water gets in the bags I put them in.Always dry off equipment and replace what you need to.
@@Delta-zy1et don’t you have a dry bag? There really good I use them when I’m out on the water.
@@Delta-zy1et You could also use a large zip lock bag or a pelican case to keep water out of the first aid kit.
An extremely good point! And 100th like btw
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A video on car crash first aid/first on scene, main things to look out for and so on would be great. Probaly the most likely massive trauma one may stumble upon in day to day life. Thanks!
Ya it would be cool to know what to use and how
Great idea👋
And how to deal with major jaw injury form something like a mc crash!
At that point you might as well take an EMT course, your more likely to do further injury then help, now stay with me. Biggest thing you can do is TQ and CPR. everyone seems to think cut the seat belt get them out of the car (if there is not immediate danger like fire/drowning, blocking lanes does not count if they are seat belted in leave them. A metal cage will protect better then our squishy bodies). if they have a spinal injury you may have just paralyzed them by trying to get them out. I have seen simple fender benders brake necks and massive roll overs people walk away from you just never know. Cops are horrible at that, they just want to get everyone out of the vehicle. at least in my area they are.
Best thing you could do IMO other then CPR and TQ (when properly trained) is communication being able to calmly and accurately describe the scene and what the patient statues is (ie talking or not, breathing, where they are located, major bleeding, open bone fractures). In city's its not to bad help is mins away, out in the country and rural EMS, we have limited resources that may be far away so knowing i need an extraction team, or i need additional transporting rigs is a huge help knowing i can get them rolling sooner then later
Now dont get me wrong or think i dont take help if your standing around and i can use you i will grab you to help weather its flagging down other units coming in, helping me carry my stretcher down stairs, Moving the patient on to the gurney, again every area is different
@@gamingmedic7377 Its exactly things like that, to extract the person from the car or not. Typical signs of those sorts of injuries. And with the MC example i kind of wonder if there is much else to do, other than stuffing their face with a field dressing.
If your kit is going into a car, caravan, or some other vehicle, you definitely want to add a pulse oximeter, a few telescopic splints, and a few reflective thermal blankets (thermal blankets have a number of uses beyond first aid)
Handy tip for those learning/still trying to master CPR: I like to sing "Staying Alive" in my head to get 100 BPM. The irony makes it easy to remember. Just don't sing it out loud...
Or you can sing "another one bites the dust"
Highway to hell is also an option😂😅
Definitely dont sing that out loud though
Baby shark works too..... lol
This is funny but I would like to know other ways or songs to keep you at the proper rhythm for chest compressions.
JONATJDS 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 all the way to 10 then just count normally to 30 to 2 or 100-120
I have made an extensive kit in a two tier (stacked) clear plastic Sterilite box. It works as a human and pet first aid kit in my house. I would add Styptic pencil or powder, ORS packets, knee brace, wrist brace, ankle brace, Hydrogen peroxide 3% soln, gloves, instant ice pack, thermometer, Petroleum jelly, Imodium, liquid bandage, emergency blanket,and instant hand and feet warmers. In addition to that, I made a handwritten list of everything in my kit along with the quantity and expiration date and stuck that list to the inside of the lid. This will help me keep the kit up-to-date and fresh.
• Stethoscope
• Pulse oximeter
• Blood pressure cuff
Being able to check some of your own vitals is nice. I don't want to pay out an absurd amount of money just to get my blood pressure checked.
• I found some stainless steel hemostats and bandage scissors in the vet section of CAL ranch if you want a few instruments of that kind. Of course there are plenty of other places to find those. I also like simple Swiss Army knives in first aid kits just because the blades, scissors and tweezers can be very useful, and they all have tiny holes behind the screwdrivers for stainless pins.
• Colloidal silver gel like Sovereign Silver if you’re not a fan of antibiotic ointment. It also doesn't expire, unlike antibiotic ointment but it is antibacterial. I actually like to use 3mL syringes to store it in my car kit.
• Lavender, clove bud and peppermint essential oils can also be very useful. Essential oils is another subject altogether, and unfortunately the way essential oils are generally portrayed by their more common hippie dippy users makes it easy to discredit them, however, they do have legitimate uses with legitimate science behind them like any medicine. And like any medicine they do have restrictions and cautions. Just make sure to do your research from a knowledgeable source and not some homely mom's blog on how to make your home smell nice.
I've used lavender in conjunction with witch hazel like a facial cleanser to treat sunburns frequently and it's been very effective with minimal to no peeling. Lavender can also be very useful for cuts (I don't just use it on any minor cut) and more serious burns and this is something that it's known for. Be aware, even though it is classified as an oil, it absorbs into the skin and is much lower viscosity than cooking oils, so it won't sit on top and trap the burn, so it is safe for this purpose. Peppermint can be used to ease nausea and help with stomach issues by sniffing it. I've taken it on hikes to help with altitude sickness and used it for gas and nausea in the middle of the night. Clove bud is used commonly in dentist offices as part of a topical anesthetic prior to shots and is very useful for dealing with a toothache prior to a dental visit. It's also very useful for numbing the area prior to cutting an ingrown toenail, speaking from experience.
Make sure to buy from a good brand. Some name brands more commonly advertised are more expensive and they're not necessary compared to some that you can find at a health food store. Don’t buy essential oils from Walmart. If they all cost the same cheap price they’re garbage. Valerie Ann Worwood has a good book on the subject that gets into the properties and uses, but these few Oils are some of the most common, generally least expensive, and you don't have to get too invested in the subject to use them. They have some other uses as well, but they’re more outside the first aid realm.
Your channel really needs more recognition, it's awesome!
Thank you!
@PrepMedic, is there a kit that has all these contents in it already ?
@@ChristopherBrown-n1cyou should try to stay away from pre made kits and build your own kit.
I don't agree with everything you say in your videos, but I sure do appreciate the time you invest in making them. You're doing a great service. My only serious gripe about your videos is that you never mention the most important factor in successful first aid: training. I could have an EMT-level FAK, but if I don't know how to use the stuff that's in it, I could watch somebody die. I really son't want that to happen.
Or you can just read the directions. This isn't for emts. Slapping some cream or a bandaid doesn't take an engineering degree. If you don't know how to use it, at least you have it for let's say, another more qualified person to use. If I don't have my kit with me, I can use yours. We call this team work.
Important things to add are non-adherent pads or island dressings to cover superficial wounds too large for band-aids. Also an elastic compression bandage (e.g. ACE Bandage) for sprains and strains.
Sterile splinter probe needles are also a good idea to remove embedded splinters that can't be grasped with tweezers.
I am living on my own for the first time & trying to build a good first-aid cabinet, had some ideas but you pointed out stuff I never would've thought of. This video helped so much, love that it's simple & straight to the point! Thank you!
A working emergency cell phone+ charger.
@@O.....x-l7i what's the 'plus' for? I'm a millennial - have enough phone chargers
Thanks for finally mentioning the gloves! At my school in construction class we had to deal with a arterial bleed without gloves in the first aid kit!
Icepacks
Cheap ring cutting tool
Some high glucose paste/snack
Some isotonic type drink for vomiting or diarrhoea
NSAIDs can be funky with some larger burns too
Wrapping a string around the finger could help to get a ring off if your finger is swollen
I really like your 3 tier approach. The idea of being able to customise a portion of a kit to handle most likely scenarios is great. It also makes storage and travel more manageable. I have been watching videos about people building trauma kits but haven't found anything that meets my requirements. My kids are my priority and I live in a rural area. Really big bugs, everything bites, lots of stinging nettle. My wife burns herself every time she uses the oven. I get lots of slivers from woodworking. I have several chain saws which I use around my property. We shoot at Bisley very often, but it is a world class facility and very closely supervised. New shooters go through a rigorous membership course and certification process. I don't think there has been a serious range incident since WWII. Here in the UK, my chances of running into a gun-shot induced trauma situation are about the same as getting hit by lightening. We do have lots of flooding due to climate change and we do have social health care. Roads get closed. The wait time for an ambulance can be quite long, especially in my area (20 miles from nearest hospital). I think your kit would be a great starting point for my home. Storing it in 3 bags would work for me. Depending on the activity and risk, I could take 1, 2 or all 3 kits with me. I could always duplicate the 'minor' kit and keep one in my EDC bag. That would probably deal with 99% of what I would require. The core kit would stay at home most of the time. I think your approach is quite flexible. Thank you very much for this!
PS. I might add a cold pack as I have sprained my ankle a couple of times this year.
I have a kit and it’s bulging with supplies 😂 People ask me why I have it, but are grateful when I do!
Can you please tell me everything you put in it😁 please🥺-that is if your not busy though😅.
Damn dude. I’ve been a medic for 5 years, EMT 3 before that. Every motorcycle crash I’ve ever been to, when the patient is conscious, the first thing they do is scream not to cut their gear. You must have been jacked up lol glad you’ve recovered.
Lol I tried to not have it cut but the second they tried to pull the jacket off I knew it wasn't going to happen
This channel will save lives if it hasn't already. Thank you for your service!
Awesome vid man. One thing I would add, and you touched on this briefly is to only carry equipment you feel confident using. And...everyone should take at least some formal first aid training.
Killin' it man. Future video ideas, have some vlog-ish types videos where you show a day in a life as a reserve deputy, SWAT medic, or paramedic!
The bag I use is a red tackle box. Cheap, plenty of room with dividers and plastic walls protect contents.
Everyone should have some first aid training and keep it updated. Many community organisations will offer free first aid courses and they are usually held over a few nights or even a weekend.
Knowing what to do to help someone before an ambulance arrives can help a loved one survive a scary situation.
Also check your first aid kits every 3 to 6 months and restock after you use items.
A permanent marker may be useful thing to add.
Thanks
I make sure I always have a fresh tube of Preparation H because everyone says I’m a huge asshole.
yes, that's such a good idea, so then it will give you a marker to see if the wound is getting infected! so you can draw a circle around the wound!
I would say add 2 diff colours but if u only have one then sure
You for got a knife a letterman type tool and a good pair of shairs
What I find my self using all the time is gauze balls to swab gravel and dirt out of wounds. Comes in real handy.
I always have a LifeVac in our home first aid kit and in our diaper bag when we go out. Choking is a real concern for me so having something on hand to help while waiting for an ambulance is necessary. Just gives me a piece of mind.
Unfortunately peace of mind is about all a lifeevac or dechocker will give you. The studies on their effectiveness show almost no ability to stop choking and have a high likelihood of causing trauma. A good foundation in abdominal thrusts and BLS are where it’s at for choking.
When you mentioned your shoulder dislocation I remembered my knee disclocation. Ofc my pants needed to be cut but the sad thing is they asked my parents permision to cut my pants. They were literaly screaming yes and so on. Its just that when theres an emergency its neccesary to do what you have to do. I waited 30 minutes for the ambulance to arrive, 10 or 15 to load me into the ambulance from the 2nd floor, 15 min to get to the hospital, waited 20 minutes for x-rays, took 2 in 10 minutes and then one hour of putting my knee cap back in. It took more than 2 hours to get it in, 2 x-rays and 2 teams as well as 2 trys from each team. I did not recive any painkillers I did get an inhaler which somewhat helped me not be 100 % present. Then I waited another 3 hours to get my strech bandage and walking sticks. The moral of the story is how some health systems are so bsd and corrupted. The only actual nice people was the ambulance team. They deserve more respect. My second dislocation happend 2 months ago. This time I waited 15 min before it was done. Im glad we have such great ambulance teams.
Very informative and helpful in preparing my family for the unexpected. Thank you; much appreciated.
This is hands down one of the best YT channels there is.
love me the C.A.T tourniquet got a lot floating around the house from my Marine Corps days lol
Thank you very much for taking the time to educate me, this is great advise. Everybody should have a well equipped first aid/trauma kit.
please do the 'don't plug holes with tampons' vid, a lot of people need to know it and coming from a paramedic they might actually listen. Good vid btw buddy from across the pond
Hi Sam.
Love your videos and their content. Great in helping me expand my knowledge - especially in the field of remote trauma. As a British Mountain Leader, my FAK is now more trauma biased. I love your passion for your work too. It comes through in your videos.
Great Job.
Video was pretty great! seems the home kit can also be possibly used as part of a work kit. i work in a EDC and seems someone is always getting hurt. we are always asking for certain basic medications . I can't wait to see the other videos !
Okay: I need advice... My sister rides horses and shows a lot in groups, turns out basically NO adults carry first-aid kits! This is the 3rd year that I've brought one but no one else has, so on a budget, this is what I have
Field or backpack kit:
12 ibuprofen pills
8 butterfly bandages
1 leatherman (multi) tool
1 sterile nonstick pad (4x6) and 1 (4x4)
1 large surface bandage
and triple antibiotic ointment
In my advanced kit I have:
1 Wrist Brace
1 mueller brace
2 4x6 sterile pads
1 role medical tape
20 varying size bandaids
acetaminophen
Advil
Echinacea (nausea)
Motion sickness capsules
6 cold and flu capsules
Women's items (One pad, one tampon, one panty liner (Quite awkward as a guy))
Tweezers
scissors
nail clippers
purell
gas/constipation relief
acid relief pills
hydrocortisone cream
muscle relaxing cream
That's what I got
Laci Six i always carry a belt kit, but I also have an IFAK on my Plate Carrier and a backpack medkit. My girlfriend is a horse rider, I’ll post a list of things I have in my kits
Laci Six IFAK: 1 x Krinkle Gauze
1 4” Gauze roll
1 2” Gauze roll
1 Medical wrap
1 Triangle Bandage
1 Field Dressing
1 Israeli Bandage
4 pairs nitrile gloves
1 CPR Shield
1 Nasal Airway
2 Surgical Sponges
2 Gauze Oads
1 Combine Pads
1 Hemostatic Bandage
1 Trauma Shears
2 Sharpies
1 Flashlight
Bandaids
2 Alcohol Pads
2 Iodine Pads
Bag Kit: (STB Partial, needs comp. Gauze+IBandage)
1 x SOFT T Tourniquet(interchangeable)
4 x Gauze Sponges
3 x Combine Pads
2 x 4” Gauze rolls
1 x 2” Gauze roll
1 x Triangle Bandage
2 x iodine prep pads
(Bunch) x bandaids
2 pairs x nitrile gloves
1 x chapstick
1 x First Aid Spray
EDC belt kit:(STB lacking)
1 Triangle Bandage
1 Small tape
1 2” scissors
3 antiseptic towelettes
1 aspirin
1 Non aspirin
1 Ibuprofen
2 Antibiotic ointment
1 first aid burn cream
1 burn gel
5 medium bandaids (blue)
5 large bandaids (green)
5 mini bandaids (green)
2 nitrile gloves
3 2x2” gauze pad
1 2” gauze roll
1 Trauma Pad
@@RubleInnawoods omg thank you!! I'm definitely going to go off this! I didn't even think about iodine!
Laci Six keeping the splints on you is a great idea, but I think some of the things you have are more comfort related and not necessarily medical. Up to you, but I’d make room for more scrapes/ bleeding/ blunt trauma materials.
I have IcePacks I need to add to my bag kit, I’d advise those for yours.
@@RubleInnawoods I entirely agree, it's quite sad, though, the most common things I'm asked for are pads/tampons and pain medications. Honestly it's not even the kids that ask. Somehow 40 year old women forget about the cycle they've been on since they were 12 but the 13 year olds who've been having them for a year remember and prepare them! Definitely looking to switch my aid kits over to more urgent/emergency use than they are now.
Thank you so much for informing those of us who want to learn! I have pages of organized notes from many of your videos as a go to. Take care, much love
I'm not treating bullet wounds daily, but some of this is useful to know.
I'm just a civilian. Not an emt, or paramedic, nothing along those lines. I've had the basic industrial first aid. Having said that, I appreciate the non-professional kits and skills that you have put together for us. Although I'm always finding I need to do some Dr- ing out camping or cutting firewood just general life, mostly on me. Ha. So I appreciate your hard work making these vids for everyday folks.
Childrens chewable 81mg aspirin instead of the 325 adult. A digital thermometer and tweezers/hemostats.
A) children under 16 years of age must not use ASA;
B) with that dosage, you only have the anti-clotting effect, you won't have any significant anti-inflammatory or pain-killer effect.
@@beppegallagher 81mg chewable is for adulsts suffering from Myocardial Infarctions (Heart Attack)
@@pl5861 yes so not children
If you do alot of woodwork or are just active I highly recommend splinter out. A great thing.
Stainless Steel Lancets are exactly the same thing just a different name and are way cheaper.
Perhaps the below would be useful as well
- Thermometer
- Anti- diarrhea meds
- Electrolytes
- Glucose
- Laxatives
- Cough syrup
- Small pair of sharp scissors ( to cut tape /gauze to size)
- Muscle pain reliever ( balm/ spray /Salonpass patches)
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Disposable Razor
- pen /pencil + notebook/paper
Great video, really! The question is, where to store that kit? What's the best option: a bag, a box, or a plastic transparent container? Also, it would be great to have the same first aid kits for home, travel, or in the car, for more effective and faster use in case something happens. Maybe you could make a video comparing different storage options? Thank you anyway!
I'd recommend winterra medical bag
I love something I used in the veterinarian field it’s a tissue adhesive basically a superglue for closing small wounds.
Could you do something along a similar theme but specifically for parents? Infants especially but children in general do have some different medical requirements. They also tend to share infectious illnesses with each other.
You may want to add something like loperamide for diarrhea. In addition consider meds for abdominal cramps and nausea.
For periods I would suggest sanitary pads instead, can be used as a trauma dressing as well.
I'm in two minds about cotton wool, although I do have that.
Depending on the size/age group within the family you may want to get a smaller NPA as well as the adult size.
I know I'm 5 yrs late.. but this was super good thanks bro 🇺🇸👍
Excellent information! Thank you for doing this video. I'm putting my kit together and this is a great starting point. Looking forward to the other two kits. It was a surprise to me that aspirin isn't a blood thinner. Best medical channel I know of on TH-cam.
I am a former RN. Great job! 👍🏻
Great video. Would add magnifying glass with the tweezers in house kit. Us old people need some help with splinters. Oh and cheap anti septic cleaning pads.
The only thing I might recommend is 4x4 gauze it's just handy to have as it can be used to cover wounds and can be cut down or folded for smaller wounds .
Add a pair of 3.0 or 4.0 power reading glasses to your tweezers for finding and pulling splinters and other small things. If you wear glasses or protective eyewear, you can slide the readers on right in front of them or behind them. Cheap on Amazon. If not readers, then a magifying glass of some sort.
Everyone posts kits and supplies. What do you recommend for resource/ training on first aid. Like reading and refresher. I'd like to have something on hand but am not finding people recommending that. Really appreciate this channel!
Your videos are great. I have several small camera
Cases. Use those to toss in backpacks or even your kid
Backpacks. I took my PPE gloves and crumpled them up into a ball & used a small hard plastic shell/ ball from a vending machine. The ones in stores with candy or small kids toy. It works perfectly Add a plain white facemask, fits.
A fine video; many thanks for uploading.
Everybody should have general knowledge of first aid, resuscitation skills and having a first aid kit.
Best wishes from an Australian paramedic.
Love your video's and the details provided are usually spot on. I am NOT a medical professional my comments are based only on my research and some of the training provided for firearms training. On your video "Build a Life Saving Kit for Under $25" on • Mar 28, 2018 you kinda blew off the CAT and although I understand your emphasis was on the money spent on the kit at $25, I think your point on the "Home First Aid Kit" was spot on when you mentioned the TCCC tourniquets and ONLY those are recommended. Which I agree with you on that point. I just think you may have unintentionally misled others to buy the SWAT-T based on price alone.
Keep up the content, and thank you for your service to your community as a medic now more than ever in COVID-19 environment.
I appreciate the feedback but I disagree. While the SWAT-T is not a CoTCCC approved TQ it still holds an ample amount of evidence for it's use (one such study attached below). The reason it has failed and will continue to fail to gain the stamp of approval from the CoTCCC is the difficulty of self application on upper extremities. Its width and securing mechanism and versatility are what sets it apart from TQs such as the RATS which has exceedingly high occlusion pressures. watermark.silverchair.com/milmed-d-12-00150.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAAokwggKFBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggJ2MIICcgIBADCCAmsGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM3MdEIjZfywNuIKAYAgEQgIICPPYOhu0YbASmGY4K9Zoiww-T1nHczz8lImFOyXHIcu3Y3-Hfp2XL7DDYr9dVC4KOyxSWo84KZvycpC8aUXlM1hNkvXSs6gMJre04UU9KwmR8ZQfRj5Cpv8UGAdosH-zNk2FYBXPd4thylcy4XDaXNGAtjVCEP0LpyfYbVODiwNHDE-pPjTP8-BUgLxcxZKU-cFlPgLW_bm7e9DPzElhJFH0uReJOnNeDfj-X6bJhsL3xAhX9GzoYde-JyK3yu_FmVRXLGKBt4_YYzqKp8ndL38JWNJQWL3fpSAEfg63Y4on4UmGTNPI-fIRo087is5eVkP41B22AZcKDEYbhf7nKfsLN3tdnO7iISYp4lp5ttkZxHH-emN-_CGI6RXO_1CuFiErg0vX81747aAc1ed5g2-HnEStCjnsdH7RfMKUKBSfHg6Yz-EXuWjCcxuCG8O3ax0lqRWboHDwirHz77QUC0fa_w6H7bO3FWi3TooujZNk6ytMSmcw2Rl4r14g1tUDE7ILK4iGJ8TocYt7hMTvpzl9mGdEAwvON7QHceCWWZ0Dnizyy_swIgYD9Vf97SV0WJR60ZzTZM7j71Tfs-VDamfmYGuoEv0WPZZnTC6WK-yxGvMdDUvafZ500EPUW1-TxnHZxNY-Y-II-gfqRjGdPbD7wTgKXW1_0W5tKYyKbQraBva7z1AjUnApO7Bm_1PqH7edN6Z40Kol9st8FvkhlZqwF8DKxhIPO15cQMQqTEC0zyZjaonDhifR35zmt
Are you able to do a video on your intensive care ambulances, if there any different to the normal ones
PrepMedic sweet can’t wait man!
I've been looking for a resource like this to work on assembling a better home first aid kit! I will also probably include ACE bandages in mine, as someone who's had a few sprains, I've found them to be easy to self-apply (and usually what the doctor will recommend anyway). I'm also considering getting naloxone training and keeping that in my car kit, now that it's available OTC
Great video! Looking forward to the other ones, especially those in this series.
A well organized presentation that was engrossing and went by rapidly. Thanks!
Something like Imodium is good to have on hand
I bought a Recon tourniquet and it works great. I tried on myself several times.
Me: looks at background
Also so me: cries in poor
I feel your pain but that is the station's supply room. So not his personal supplies.
Super useful, thank you very much.
i think a good addition to this bag would be a mylar blanket for many reasons
I have a wool blanket and inflatable pillows in my car trauma kit to treat shock as well as several mylar blankets. The wool blanket is too bulky for an on-body first aid kit, but the mylar blankets are not. Shock should always be considered for all first aid scenarios. Well, maybe not for an upset stomach.
for your PPE I would add safety glasses and gloves.This is standard procedure when working in our trauma center.
Papcid... its an H2 blocker and the benadryl is an H1. In case someone is having a legitimate allergic reaction you give doses of both and head to the hospital... its usually what we do first in the ER
I jUst gratduated Infantry school, and is CLS certified, we were taught all of this in my training, been thinking about doing EMT
Thanks so much, as usual! Your videos teach me a ton and it’s great!
I'd recommend some Dentemp for a lost filling or chipped tooth. I bought mine on Amazon. I also keep a small bottle of clove oil and some Q-tips for tooth pain. I recently split a tooth down to the root and wasn't able to get into the dentist for several days. It saved my life. You had a few things that I didn't have so thank you! Best first aid kit video I've seen.
If you don't have the clove oil, you can chew on a clove... it tastes horrible, I've done it many times and it works.
@@76irodriguez I had to look up cloves to see what they looked like. LOL Those damn spikes that people stick in hams. Thank you for the lesson.👍
Zinc Oxide and Eugenol make a better dental adhesive than dentemp.
Thanks, I am building up my own home first aid station at home. You have given me ideas in what to get.
The best thing about having those gadgets you dont know how to use, someone else might. If I dont have a kit, I have knowledge. Someone else has a kit...now we're in business. I cant change my own tire but I most certainly keep the tools. Do you carry jumper cables? Same concept.
The best first aid video out.
A Flashlight for nights, basements, sheds,
pupil response, etc.
this video is just what I was looking for!
As someone who has IBS-D, immodium is a life saver, lol.
Lol I bet
I second that! (also someone who lives with IBS)
Great video for the lay man, however just one point to note, Tylenol is also great for temperature control such as fevers.
(Given that you said this was for the lay person, it is worth mentioning that point.
Ok Moving on, I like your style of presentation, its very clear an concise, with enough detail to give a great understanding but not too much to be confusing. Furthermore the editing is great, Thanks for sharing.
The tampon trick is an old military battle-field implementation- in battle you use what you have and you can be limited in terms of supplies. Though, optimally, a tampon isn't the best idea. Also, using Tylenol and Ibuprofen together may not be an option if there are counterindications to the use of NSAIDs. He's also wrong about asprin- asprin WILL effect INR, though the effects are small to the point of insignificance. Personally, I also have a cardiac monitoring device because even if you're not interpreting it, an initial three-lead read taken ASAP (as in before EMS gets there) in a cardiac situation can make a big difference down the road in terms of the definitive diagnosis and outcome. It can also save the trouble of being able to detect a pulse in the cardiac arrest situation (I've found that it can be difficult to feel through gloves). Another thing I always include are ABD pads- these can absorb a lot of fluid and can keep you from having to apply multiple dressings where there is severe bleeding. some silvidene cream and some lidocaine or benzocaine gel is also not dispensable when it comes to treating minor burns. The thing with vital signs- is that I recommend learning how to take them because even if you can't meaningfully interpret the info- it can still be useful to EMS- because radical changes in vital signs can be indicative of certain things.
One thing missing: wound seal powder. It’s a miracle product.
Excellent advice. Everyone should follow it.
Great video, THX.
How about including hand sanitizer, ace bandages, synthetic ice packs, coflex, iodine, hemostatic gauze, burn gel,
I used to apply triple action polysporin as a
Barrier against dirt underneath a bandage
Great information. Thank you.
Some things you say we should put in but it’s OK not to if you don’t feel comfortable using them.
PUT THEM IN THE KIT
You may not know/want to use them but someone else around may be there that can/does.
I may have missed it but you forgot ImodiumAD. Trust me, it comes in handy.
That's what the Lepromide is for. Read the Imodium box the drug name may be Lepromide .
4x4's? I've used them for everything from dressing minor wounds to wiping blood, mud, etc from around a wound to a makeshift kleenex for a more emotional patient who had a runny nose. Not really a home use, but I've even used the package they come in as an emergency note pad to jot down information before handing over to EMS.
Love the videos, btw! Although I'm not an EMT or Paramedic, my job does involve dealing with a fair amount of medical emergencies, and I appreciate the information and insight your videos provide.
As an athletic trainer, I've lost track of the number of 4x4s I've used
Trying to make a IFAK at the moment and your vids are clutch
Not necessarily part of the aid kit, but for minor scrapes and wounds, the simple application of soap and water can prevent infection. This is especially true for cat scratches and other animal induced minor injuries.
Great idea to have a series can’t wait!
I cant find a big enough tourniquet or occlusive dressing , for my home. Perhaps its the windows.
Something to eat might be good as well, although it’s kinda situational. It’d be nice to give a kid with a broken arm some candy to keep his mind off of the pain.
Don’t do that. If they need to go into surgery you should limit all oral intake.
Outstanding video brother! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
My cat bit me and I used a topical antibiotic. Def should've gone to the hospital right away. Don't wait!
Hey man. I got a 2nd degree burn at work. I'm taking good care of it and its healing....just leaking a lot of plasma? Either way it's trying to scab up etc. . I still went online and looked up some vids and found some of yours and just want to say thanks. You have a clean delivery and get to the point while adding other tidbits all while staying on point.
I watch a lot of youtube. So.. appreciate it.
Recommendation for an extensive medical kit, for a around the world cruise on a private boat.
RAT'S tourniquet are good for children and people with small body limbs and also on pets such as dogs. I carry a RAT on me at all times. No worries, i also have the CAT tourniquet in my trauma bag and I also include a SOFT tourniquet to be used in conjunction with hard objects as a junctional tourniquet.
Actually official recommendations say no. A cat will fit a 5cm diameter arm which is a large percentage of school age children. Anyone under that size will benefit from a simple pressure wrap as the younger and smaller a child is the lower blood pressure they have and the lower occlusion pressures need to be applied. K9 TECC recommends against the RATs and advocates for either a pressure dressing or SWAT-T.
I got a 80$ first aid pack off Amazon.. i should learn to use it. I am in the med field but im unfamiliar with where and what stuff is where and does lol
Excellent and interesting issues. Your videos teach us a lot!!
I wish my bedroom looked like that😂
Btw on 8:34 OMG that's a GIGANTIC fuckin 4×4!!!
@@PrepMedic well holy shit.
Perhaps some simple antiseptic for when antibiotics would be considered unecessary.
Plus some medical tweezers in case you have to remove some possibly infected material, like a large splinter or a stinger.
Absolutely agree about having a tourniquet is essential. I bought one for my parents (who are on a farm) a few weeks back.
You said chest compressions at a rate of "at least 100 per minute". My understanding is that evidence supports a rate of 100 per minute coupled with sufficient depth and full recoil to maintain intrathoracic pressure whilst not causing excess rescuer fatigue. Rates too far over 100 per minute do not allow for chest recoil and therefore intrathoracic pressure won't reach optimum, as well as rescuer fatigue leading to ineffective compressions.
Being aimed at the layperson, one thing I think is essential is a pen/pencil and a notebook. Kind of a given for paramedics, but even lay rescuers should take notes.
Do you script and rehearse these much? I have some other questions, but would be better via email or PM. Sorry for the essay. Really love these videos dude.
Head lamp.
So true. Not all injuries happen while theres light
Head lamp? How about head lamps? have one in my home, one in my car, and one in my camper. You can't fix what you can't see.
i need one of those supply rooms!
Just found this channel, outstanding I'm prepping and although I know some first aid I'm looking to increase my knowledge. Boyscouts didn't teach us about chest seals.
I would add a list of who in the house has a medical condition and medications they take.
Good idea. It depends on what medical condition and what is prescribed by the doctor.
AND ALLERGIES