The Hank
4 January 2003, 00:59
Your input is requested. I have tasked with putting together the basis for a tactical first aid kit for individual wear by members of a group. After much thought I have determined the following thusly:
(1) J75 carryall belt pouch, 6" high x 6" wide x about 1" deep (see: http://www.actiongear.com and do a search for Item # ALC175 which is the J75 CARRYALL BELT POUCH) with Alice type belt clips and snap closure to be modified to include Velcro so it seals up much like a SAW pouch and this will hold...
(2) Standard OD 4x6 Military issues field dressings NSN 6510-00-159-4883 from http://www.sierra-supply.com/
(1) Pouch blood clotting agent (see http://www.z-medica.com/ for details. Supposed to be kick ass stuff!)
(1) 4" Elastic Bandage (either Hunter Green or Black) Vetrap brand (See http://www.americanlivestock.com/product_0_1382.mhtml for more information on Vetrap. I understand some guys use it for weapons cammo and other stuff as well!)
(1) Standard EMT shears
(1) Straight hemostat
(1) Curved hemostat
(2) Pair Nitril anti-puncture gloves
(2) anti-bacterial wipes
(4) PVD (Povidine-Iodine) crush ampule swabs
(1) Asherman chest seal (ACS) NSN: 6510-01-408-1920 from Reasons Medical at http://www.cpo.to/special.html. The cheapest price I’ve found thus far at $9.95 each.
(4) Large safety pins
So what am I missing, perhaps some sort of disposable airway (see http://store5.yimg.com/I/medigear_1709_1320596 for a photo of the type I'm talking about), I also found these (http://www.life-assist.com/guedel.html) and they might pack a little better. But then they might also crush in long term storage too.
How about more field dressings than just two, a tourniquet?
Your input is most appreciated!
(1) J75 carryall belt pouch, 6" high x 6" wide x about 1" deep (see: http://www.actiongear.com and do a search for Item # ALC175 which is the J75 CARRYALL BELT POUCH) with Alice type belt clips and snap closure to be modified to include Velcro so it seals up much like a SAW pouch and this will hold...
(2) Standard OD 4x6 Military issues field dressings NSN 6510-00-159-4883 from http://www.sierra-supply.com/
(1) Pouch blood clotting agent (see http://www.z-medica.com/ for details. Supposed to be kick ass stuff!)
(1) 4" Elastic Bandage (either Hunter Green or Black) Vetrap brand (See http://www.americanlivestock.com/product_0_1382.mhtml for more information on Vetrap. I understand some guys use it for weapons cammo and other stuff as well!)
(1) Standard EMT shears
(1) Straight hemostat
(1) Curved hemostat
(2) Pair Nitril anti-puncture gloves
(2) anti-bacterial wipes
(4) PVD (Povidine-Iodine) crush ampule swabs
(1) Asherman chest seal (ACS) NSN: 6510-01-408-1920 from Reasons Medical at http://www.cpo.to/special.html. The cheapest price I’ve found thus far at $9.95 each.
(4) Large safety pins
So what am I missing, perhaps some sort of disposable airway (see http://store5.yimg.com/I/medigear_1709_1320596 for a photo of the type I'm talking about), I also found these (http://www.life-assist.com/guedel.html) and they might pack a little better. But then they might also crush in long term storage too.
How about more field dressings than just two, a tourniquet?
Your input is most appreciated!