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newguy86

good first aid kit
« on: February 16, 2015, 11:50:01 PM »
Anyone know where I can get a really good first aid kit, not talking about the johnson& johnson ones, looking at the ones that I could use for emergency for car accidents, shtf, etc, I ride a motorcycle so maybe one I can have in my tunk of my seat
« Last Edit: February 17, 2015, 09:59:38 AM by newguy86 »
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mauidog

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2015, 12:15:11 AM »
The motorcycle seat is going to be the limiting factor.  Try looking here.  I have one of the larger first responder kits at home that has almost anything most people would need in a SHTF scenario.

http://www.galls.com/medical-kits


Here's the one I bought.  You would need saddle bags or other luggage to stow this on a bike!

http://www.galls.com/dyna-med-mini-medic-level-2-first-responder-kit?PMSRCE=92350001&SESSIONID=000000125728101#.VOMThS4uln0
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newguy86

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2015, 10:02:02 AM »
 :thumbsup:thanks, I forgot I had a Adventure Medical Kits 2.0 on my bug out bag, may just use that in my bike, but still lookin at a dedicated one
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macsak

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2015, 10:46:18 AM »
Quote from: newguy86 on February 17, 2015, 10:02:02 AM
:thumbsup:thanks, I forgot I had a Adventure Medical Kits 2.0 on my bug out bag, may just use that in my bike, but still lookin at a dedicated one

a lot of people at hdf range days carry some variation of an IFAK (individual first aid kit)
this is one example
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0043BXZB8/?tag=2ahawaii-20

there are many available on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ifak
the ones with the one-handed tourniquet are pretty good
a gauze with clotting agent or a pack of clotting agent is good too
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Q

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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2015, 11:24:29 AM »
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Q

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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2015, 11:24:54 AM »
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paka808

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2015, 05:33:22 PM »
Quote from: newguy86 on February 16, 2015, 11:50:01 PM
Anyone know where I can get a really good first aid kit, not talking about the johnson& johnson ones, looking at the ones that I could use for emergency for car accidents, shtf, etc, I ride a motorcycle so maybe one I can have in my tunk of my seat
Did you try safety systems in mapunapuna.
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macsak

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2015, 05:35:23 PM »
Quote from: Q on February 17, 2015, 11:24:29 AM
An IFAK is not an standard first aid kit.

ok
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Rocky

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2015, 09:10:19 PM »
Quote from: paka808 on February 17, 2015, 05:33:22 PM
Did you try safety systems in mapunapuna.

Thats where I go to "custom build"  my kits.
Much cheaper,  just need the containor.  :geekdanc:
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suka

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2015, 11:34:14 PM »
within city limits there isn't a real need for a first aid kit.  So far in the current modern world, I've had no use for the kit. But it's just me.



I have a full combat trauma/ surgery kit, but never had a use for it. Since I got the kit I've  traveled in a ambulance more times then even opened my kit.
If you really need a kit, put one together per your needs and situations.

besides the basic bandages and gauze in my kit, I have blood clot powder, artificial skin, burn oniment, saline solution, IV's, chest tubes, airway openers, setheascope and cuffs, full surgery kit ,and a few medications I can't mention in public , etc....

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ghost_medic

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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2015, 12:45:28 PM »
« Last Edit: February 20, 2015, 12:52:01 PM by ghost_medic »
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macsak

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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2015, 01:03:19 PM »
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newguy86

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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2015, 06:32:23 PM »
 :shaka: already started to build my own, still looking for the best items to put inside of it
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ghost_medic

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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2015, 06:55:09 PM »
Quote from: newguy86 on February 20, 2015, 06:32:23 PM
:shaka: already started to build my own, still looking for the best items to put inside of it

depending  on the motorcycle type you can fab up a pvc storage tube,


if you field strip all your medical equip you can food saver bag it and shrink and water proof it in one step
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bass monkey

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2015, 07:59:18 PM »
Ive learned the most important part of having a first aid kit is knowing how to use all the items in the kit.
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Sodie

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2015, 10:12:57 AM »
Quote from: ghost_medic on February 20, 2015, 12:45:28 PM
diy kit is more cost effective ,the basics can be purchased locally
specialized  medical equip  is overpriced because they are selling piece of mind 
 the only specialized equipment I carry is  hyfin/ halo seal and  cat / sof-t  just for convenience sake

pill bags
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001TIOLN4/?tag=2ahawaii-20
sharpie
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0013CQ20Q/?tag=2ahawaii-20
tape
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000C4O7GC/?tag=2ahawaii-20
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009Q2OQ8/?tag=2ahawaii-20
rolled gauze
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00KGIUOES/?tag=2ahawaii-20
non adherent dressings
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000GCPW9G/?tag=2ahawaii-20
chest seal
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003VSQDQS/?tag=2ahawaii-20
tourniquet
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003EGD8YC/?tag=2ahawaii-20

sam splint
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002PETCUI/?tag=2ahawaii-20
ace wrap (for wrapping dressings/bandages)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DGVZ2R6/?tag=2ahawaii-20

basic reference
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0763735639/?tag=2ahawaii-20

Would you include a nasopharyngeal airway?  Looking at building "go-bags" for the family in case of natural disaster, etc., and want to include decent IFAK-like contents in each one...
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ghost_medic

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2015, 03:25:18 PM »
Quote from: Sodie on February 21, 2015, 10:12:57 AM
Would you include a nasopharyngeal airway?  Looking at building "go-bags" for the family in case of natural disaster, etc., and want to include decent IFAK-like contents in each one...

Theoretically

Opa or NPAs don't make my car kits, a decent pocket mask should cover airway interventions for the first responder level

A manual suction should be added to the kit next....

  then the worst case airway adjuncts like combitubes/ king Lt/ et tubes/  which should always be paired with a bvm (or at least available)...

Airway compromise can also happen through anaphylaxis....and probably more common then trauma related I would probably get benadryl and epi-pens/  epi before  high level airway adjuncts.. 
« Last Edit: February 21, 2015, 03:48:29 PM by ghost_medic »
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hvybarrels

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2015, 02:37:22 AM »
I got a first responder fold-out bag from Costco a while back and have been using the stuff out of it and replacing whatever I take with something better. It really sucks taking out a kit only to find things are all dried up and crusty, or just not as useful as they should be. Plus cracking it open helps me remember where stuff is so I won't be all searching around when seconds count. It really helped a couple months back when I cut my foot, blood was squirting everywhere, and I was starting to feel dizzy.
« Last Edit: February 23, 2015, 10:44:29 AM by hvybarrels »
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zippz

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2015, 12:07:48 PM »
Problem with keeping first aid kits in cars and motorcycles is the heat can make them expire faster.  On a sunny day the car can reach 130+ degrees, probably still toasty under a motorcycle seat.  Make sure to check your first aid kit periodically.
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paka808

Re: good first aid kit
« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2015, 09:36:00 PM »
Quote from: zippz on February 23, 2015, 12:07:48 PM
Problem with keeping first aid kits in cars and motorcycles is the heat can make them expire faster.  On a sunny day the car can reach 130+ degrees, probably still toasty under a motorcycle seat.  Make sure to check your first aid kit periodically.
I did not think about that, great info.zippz.thanks
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