AMP-3 iFAK - Irrigation Module Demonstration

[bigmurph28]

What would you recommend someone use for irrigation if clean water is not immediatly available? There are times when I am at my girlfriends second house out in the country and because it is not occupied year round the only source of water (other than bottles) is well water.

-Murph

[1985usa]

As an anesthesia resident, I really appreciate your project. You do a great job teaching and preparing the average guy and dispatching medical misinformation like using peroxide in wounds.

[USNERDOC]

@1985usa - MAny thanks for the support! I am always impressed with how solidly use of hydrogen peroxide and iodine is ingrained into everyone's idea of wound management. Good luck in residency!

[untouchblz]

For and edc FAK, i think the splash shield is too bulky. Couldn't you simply soak a gauze pad or cotton with clean water and wipe clean without so much procedures and equipment.

[USNERDOC]

@untouchblz - in a pinch yes, but not the best way to manage wounds. The best method is direct pressure irrigation.

[piehi2]

can you re-use the syringe?

[MichiganTNP]

Added the site to my favorites. - schmoo - 

[billyshob]

@USNERDOC I noticed that the irrigation attachment for the syringe is only offered in one size. I am guessing this is because most wounds that it will be used on are assumed to be small sized wounds, and if it were any larger you probably would use some other method of irrigation?

[USNERDOC]

@billyshob - good question! There is only one size of the irrigating shield. The whole point is the focused pressure irrigation and splash protection. This is the same shield I use in the ER. We have a 10cc syringe in the kit because of weight & size constraints. Ideally one should use a 20cc syringe but you can for sure get the job done with the kit equipment. You just irrigate more for larger wounds. Hope that helps!

[TheUnivers101]

Thank you for the info.

Your videos are always greatly appreciated.

[USNERDOC]

@TheUnivers101 - Thank you sir! I have a lot of fun making videos . . . I greatly enjoy the process. Thank you for the kind words.

[enscribe]

Excellent kits! and a great demo to go with it. Thanks for sharing.

[CampfireTalk]

Great how to video & comments on diluted betadine as an antiseptic for dirty wounds.

Take care my friend

[USNERDOC]

@CampfireTalk - Thanks!

[hinckleypoland]

very nice set up.

[Hiluxtaco]

I need to pick up a few of those irrigation shields...

[Delta8559272]

what my question is why betadine??

[USNERDOC]

@Delta8559272 - My apologies, I don't understand the question. Could you elaborate? Thanks!

[Delta8559272]

@USNERDOC sorry about that i want to know why you chose betadyne to put in the kit and why you dont use alcohol to clean the wound.

[USNERDOC]

@Delta8559272 - Alcohol is not used to clean a wound.

[Delta8559272]

@USNERDOC ok. why not? if you dont mind me asking.

[Sir2Fiable]

@Delta8559272 It's cytotoxic

[USNERDOC]

@Sir2Fiable - Exactly!

[stompySharpNpointy]

@Delta8559272 beta-dine is a disinfectant ..

[Delta8559272]

@stompySharpNpointy yes i know, but why did he choose betadine

[USNERDOC]

@Delta8559272 - Because it is the best choice. What would you choose?

[AppalachianFreedom]

EXCELLENT! (Even though I used Hydrogen Peroxide on two different places earlier today! ;^)

[USNERDOC]

@AppalachianFreedom - Understood! Thanks for your input and support . . . always good to see you weigh in with comments.

[AppalachianFreedom]

@USNERDOC -- You are a valuable resource for us sir!

[aaadream]

Thanks alot DOC

[attainableapex]

ya i picked up a couple of syringes from my chem class (shhhhh). we were using them like nothing. each kid used at least 8 and threw them away.

[paintballdude902]

any reason to use saline over plain water?

[jnazari]

I've already made a my own IFAK using your list, but I think that I will go ahead and order one of yours. I spent $75 buying all the stuff for my first aid kit, and I think that getting yours will make sure that I have most bases covered.

[irritablearchitect]

Thanks for the demo, Doc.

It's always nice to see things like this done by a professional.

[KimberTrace]

Excellent! Hope to see more 'how to' videos on items in the kit.

[astrowanabe]

@USNERDOC didn't you say in one of your old suturing videos "If you wouldn't put it in your eye, you probably shouldn't put it in a wound"?

[kessler003]

i didn't know peroxide was bad!!!

i always clean my cuts and scrapes with it... because it doesn't hurt like alcohol.

gotta look for more info on that.

thanks.

[USNERDOC]

@kessler003 - no worries! I also would not put alcohol in a cut / wound. Best thing is just clean water. If you are at home, and it is a small cut, you can't beat mild soap and plenty of water. Thanks for watching!

[Ironwitch1811]

Thanks Doc!

[booniecap101]

Excellent. Will be picking up a few of these ASAP. Thanks for the great vids, Sir.

[USNERDOC]

@booniecap101 - Cool! We just put them up on our online store.

[oyarrito]

Thanks for posting, Doc!

[USNERDOC]

@oyarrito - Absolutely . . . we appreciate the support. Thanks for watching!

[mrmonkeyman50]

Ahhhhhh! Back to basics, Doc. Good job! :o)

[USNERDOC]

@mrmonkeyman50 - Always good to have you weigh in on things!

[rchopp]

Thanks for the info David

[USNERDOC]

@rchopp - You are more than welcome! Thanks for watching.