[oneasterisk32]

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Before you guys bash me about how crappy the pouch is, let me say this in my defense I've used that pouch for years for first aid use and it's about to retire. I AM getting a new trauma pouch soon, and pictures will be posted when that time comes.


This pouch comes with me when my buddies and I go driving aimlessly for long distances, or when I'm acting as a stand-by medic for sporting events. At times it'll just be in the truck with us when I don't feel like bringing my Medic's bag.

The pouch itself. Yes, there is masking tape holding the shears and electrical tape acting as retention.

Back side--more tape. Keep in mind this pouch is a first aid veteran

Main compartment
-German-made EMT Shears
-4-inch Israeli bandage
-Extra trauma items

Front compartment's stuff out
-Note pad, opened to the quick vital taking reference and such. (You can't see it I know, but in the picture with everything you can tell that there's writing)
-Nitrile gloves

Extra trauma stuff
-4-inch Emergency dressing
-Gauze pads
-Steri-strips
-Band Aids (I know I said trauma, but I may need those)
-More Nitrile gloves

Everything together


As I've said, I'm purchasing a new pouch (maybe a MOLLE-compatible pouch, I don't know) soon as well as maybe some QuikClot or any other clotting agents I can get my hands on.


NOW you may laugh

 

[fesno]

Why laugh,, If it works for you, Great

 

[SgtBooker44]

Looks good from here. If it wors for you, no laffing here.

 

[oneasterisk32]

Actually yes this did work quite well today

The rugby team I do stand-by first aid for had one of their players got injured when someone landed on his face and his eye-lid was cut open (yeah he needs stitches later) and this kit was already with me when I took out the Steri-strips and the gauze to treat what I could.

Minutes later another player came off the field with a huge bump on his head and his head split open. The kit again came into use.

 

[Ruffino]

Quikclot Is Necessary for an Emergency Kit

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Before you guys bash me about how crappy the pouch is, let me say this in my defense I've used that pouch for years for first aid use and it's about to retire. I AM getting a new trauma pouch soon, and pictures will be posted when that time comes.


This pouch comes with me when my buddies and I go driving aimlessly for long distances, or when I'm acting as a stand-by medic for sporting events. At times it'll just be in the truck with us when I don't feel like bringing my Medic's bag.

The pouch itself. Yes, there is masking tape holding the shears and electrical tape acting as retention.

Back side--more tape. Keep in mind this pouch is a first aid veteran

Main compartment
-German-made EMT Shears
-4-inch Israeli bandage
-Extra trauma items

Front compartment's stuff out
-Note pad, opened to the quick vital taking reference and such. (You can't see it I know, but in the picture with everything you can tell that there's writing)
-Nitrile gloves

Extra trauma stuff
-4-inch Emergency dressing
-Gauze pads
-Steri-strips
-Band Aids (I know I said trauma, but I may need those)
-More Nitrile gloves

Everything together


As I've said, I'm purchasing a new pouch (maybe a MOLLE-compatible pouch, I don't know) soon as well as maybe some QuikClot or any other clotting agents I can get my hands on.


NOW you may laugh

I like the fact that your new kit will include Quikclot gauze. I have had some experience with using their products and keep some in my home medicine cabinet as well as my to-go first aid kit. I use a blood thinner and any cut can be a real bleeding problem. I always try to stop the bleed with conventional gauze and pressure, but have to resort to using a Quikclot pad
when that doesn't work. I have never failed to get the bleeding stopped with a Quikclot pad. On a couple of occasions, I had to use it when helping a fellow hiker who has taken a fall or gotten cut. We now have it in the group first aid kit that we carry on a "club hike".

Like a handgun, Quikclot is something that you don't need often, but when you do need it, you need it badly.

 

[oneasterisk32]

haha yeah. I've always heard that's the good stuff. I checked out a box of QuikClot First Response over at the store by my place and it's 70 / a pack. I get 10% discount there because of my training and such but...70 for that? Nevermind

 

[Crash2]

The old pouch has experience and character. I still have and use a hard case two tier FAK box I used in a Metro ambulance in 1977. Still holding together ... Better than me.