James and Danl talk about what to put in a first aid kit, what not to rely on, and where to get stop the bleed training. We will share IFAK details and links below and in a Twitter thread.
1. Reliable suppliers Chinook Medical (https://www.chinookmed.com/) North American Rescue (https://www.narescue.com/0 Rescue Essentials (www.rescue-essentials.com)
2. Supplies
Tourniquet: (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/combat-application-tourniquet-cat-gen-7/)
Pressure dressing ( https://www.rescue-essentials.com/olaes-modular-bandage/)
Chest Seal ( https://www.rescue-essentials.com/hyfin-vent-chest-seal-twin-pack/)
Hemostatic gauze (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/quikclot-combat-gauze-z-folded-military/)
Packed Gauze (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/nar-responder-rolled-compressed-gauze/)
Lil’ sharpie (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/sharpie-mini-marker-black/)
Emergency Blanket (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/rescue-essentials-emergency-blanket/)
Gloves (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/ten-pairs-bear-claw-tan-nitrile-gloves/)
Shears (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/stainless-steel-5-5-emt-shears/)
Pouch (you can also use a fanny pack) (https://lbxtactical.com/collections/medp/products/65?variant=31255204036706)
3. Some pre-made options
https://www.narescue.com/all-products/medical-kits/uscg-mini-ifak.html (you will want to add a second chest seal)
https://www.rescue-essentials.com/nar-eagle-ifak-combat-gauze/
https://www.rescue-essentials.com/fletc-ifak-with-components-module/ (If you don’t know how to use the NPA, don’t try!)
4. Training
Stop The Bleed https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/
NOLS https://www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/session_search/wilderness-medicine/
REI Wilderness Medicine (https://www.rei.com/events/a/outdoor-skills-wilderness-medicine)
Red Cross First Aid For Severe Trauma (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/first-aid-training/first-aid-classes/fast-training)
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