Hi everyone! I hope your day is going well! Last night we had our weekly Prepper's Pow Wow Live Chat and here is the full list we discussed as promised.
Items you should consider putting in your trauma kit:
TRAUMA KIT
Trauma= Major or Life-Threatening Injuries
Bag- Put items in
Gloves- Non-allergenic preferably (Venom brand is excellent)
Goggles- Keep bodily fluids out of eyes (blood, urine, vomit, spit)
Face Masks- Keep bodily fluids out of nose/mouth
Curved Hemostat- Clamping off vessels/arteries
Trauma Shears- Cutting off clothes to fully see extent of wound or for cutting open packages and for cutting off bandages
CPR Mask- Used to protect you while administering CPR
Marker- Mark when tourniquet was placed, putting T (for tourniquet) on forehead, can also be used to keep track of venom movement in the event of snake bites.
Transpore Tape- Wound Closure
Steri-Strips- Wound Closure
Latex-Free Tape- Can be used to splint fingers, making improvised chest seals with plastic, aftercare on wounds once bleeding has been stopped and patient is stabilized
Israeli Bandage- If used properly this bandage is used to put pressure on a wound without creating a tourniquet (cutting off blood supply altogether)
CAT Tourniquet- I prefer this tourniquet as you can apply it one-handed. Use this to completely stop blood flow in the event you cannot get bleeding to stop. Apply at least 2 inches above the wound (not directly over the wound) and above the joint if injury is on or right next to the joint
Celox A Granules in Syringe- Used to stop bleeding and unlike other hemostatic products, it can stop bleeding in patients on blood thinners
2 Chest Seals- Used to allow a wound to vent but not take in air. Use on sucking chest wounds like gunshot wounds, stab wounds, puncture wounds, etc.-
H&H Primed Compression Bandage- Use to put on wounds and compress (80%-90% of bleeding can be stopped with compression)
Rolled Gauze- Used to clean wound or put over wound to absorb blood while applying compression
Alcohol and Betadine Wipes- Clean wounds/instruments/your own hands, etc
If your bag has space:
Adjustable C-Collar- Stabilize c-spine if suspecting neck injuries
Finger Splint- Stabilize/Protect injured finger (Tape can be used to stabilize/splint as well but if the finger has a deep laceration, a splint may provide some protection
Suture Kit
Chest Decompression Kit (#10 scalpel and decompression needle)- Use only if trained properly
Small Flashlight- Check pupil reaction, throat, mouth wounds
Oropharyngeal Airway Kit- Collapsible Bag Valve Mask, Manual Suction Device (such as V-Vac), Nasopharyngeal Tubes (various sizes)
Lubricant Packets- Used to insert Oropharyngeal Tubes
Epipen- Use for anaphylaxis due to major allergic reaction (If you can get)
Mylar Blanket- To keep patient warm if Hypothermic or to prevent shock
Large Triangular Bandage- Stabilize arm injuries
Large Syringe w/Saline Solution- Wound cleanout, clean area to see where bleeding is coming from
Instant Ice Pack- Reduce Swelling and to cool overheated patients (hyperthermia) or high fever
Instant Hot Pack- Warm up patient in event of lowered body temperatures (hypothermia)
SAM Splint- To stabilize Broken Bones
Ammonia Tabs- To wake patients who may have passed out due to shock
Sterile Gauze Padsn(4x4's)- Wound dressing
Ace Bandages- To help stabilize breaks
Some websites that were mentioned were:
http://www.amp-3.net/ For Kits and other prepping items
https://www.ems1.com / Fire EMS training videos, etc.
http://www.galls.com/ Gear for Firefighters, EMT, Military, Law Enforcement
Was there something I missed? Please, add YOUR feedback in the comments section below! I want to know what you think I should add to the list and why.
Thanks for stopping by!
Feel free to copy and paste this list so you have it handy. Just don't put it out there as your own is all I ask.
Sincerely-
Oily