One of these days, I’m going to actually get around to posting my packing list for my Range IFAK, and full bag I have on hand for SHTfF. I’ve been an EMT for over 20 years, paramedic for 12, plus when I was deployed to Iraq I was a Combat Lifesaver. I work in Gorgeous Prince George’s, spent the first half of my career in Suitland/Oxon Hill, and the past 10 years in Langley Park (the Mecca for MS13). I could not even begin to count how many stabbing and shooting I have treated.
Since this is a gun forum, I can’t recommend enough going out and taking a Stop The Bleed class. They are even offered online due to the corona. In person Is better though. TQs are the gold standard for limbs. When I first started they were a last ditch effort, now we know that they are paramount in saving lives. We used to substitute blood pressure cuffs before commercial TQs were available to us. Chest seals are easy now since you can buy valves ones and you don’t have to jury rig something anymore. For the money, IMO, hemostatic gauze isn’t worth it if you have to buy it yourself. Quik Clot or Celox cost $20-$30/pack. Compressed gauze costs $2-$5/pack. Studies have show plain gauze is just as effective as hemostatic gauze when packed PROPERLY. The chance Of anyone here having to use hemostatic gauze is low. Combine that with the fact that it is significantly more expensive and has an “expiration” date, and I don’t see the benefit of it.
For a quick list to throw together in a ziplock bag, get a CAT TQ, Israeli bandage (or ETD bandage of your choice-I like the H and H thin fold), Hyfin chest seal two pack, and two packs of compressed gauze.
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