Minor Injury Kit for Home Use - Minor FAK

[sunchipism]

is there any chance of a level 3 kit ?

[3dsniper]

something I'd like to suggest is to add some "biogauze" it is a very open gauze impregnated with a gellish substance which you put onto wounds and first degree burns to speed up healing. and cool down the burn. it is non stick you put this gauze directly onto the wound and put your dressing ontop of that. I always carry some of this with me as it really helps with burns (I am around fire and hot metals a lot) keep up the good posts!

[tech2480]

Maybe you've touched on this in one of you videos and I've missed it or haven't seen the video yet but what is the difference between Tefla and petroleum style bandages? Aren't they both of the non-adherent variety? Thanks...and keep the good FA videos coming!

[USNERDOC]

@tech2480 - tefla and petroleum impregnated gauze bandages are two different options for a non-adherant dressing. Sometimes I make my own by taking a tongue depressor and applying a thick film of antibiotic ointment on a gauze pad. Perhaps aI should shoot a little video of that . . . one of those things I do everyday without thinking ;-)

Thanks for watching!

[tech2480]

@USNERDOC

Thanks for the quick reply...I appreciate it!!! Is there a difference between the two? Is one better than the other?

[CampfireTalk]

So glad you shared this one. It gives me some usefull ideas to augment out home FAK! I was surprised at the absence of alcohol prep pads. As always another quality vid from the best "kit man" on you tube

[USNERDOC]

@CampfireTalk - Good point on the alcohol preps. I should do a quick view of our kitchen cabinet where that kit is stored . . . bunch of other stuff to keep the kids running well . . . sort of like the cabinet in the garage where we all reach for oil or a spark plug!

[CampfireTalk]

@USNERDOC I know that "cabinet well" my wife calls it our "junk" cabinet. In the kitchen we have a "junk" drawer :)

[GearBuyersGuide]

When I first watched this I thought "how often would I need a finger splint?"

Ironically I smacked my hand into a wall today and a finger now hurts every time I bend it.. I am now thinking about digging into my stuff for my splint..

Thanks again for the vids

[bigwookie68]

Great vid DOC! What type of injury requires a petroleum gauze pad?

[BlackFencePatriot]

great ideas as always!

[2ARights]

Every household should have one of these kits. Moleskin rocks! Saved my feet many a time hiking.

[mralexk123]

can you do a video on a level three or a large fak?? 5/5* good vid

[usframe]

on to part 2!

[biguy525]

Very nice, good stuff.

[bigtintheheat]

Great Videos!

[hikinguphigh]

awsum r u goin to a fak were there is no size and weight constrains gr8 vid doc keep it up

[roundchambered]

Thank you very much! I have tried to put a kit together but I always ended up over-thinking it and usually over packed them. Thanks for providing clarity and help me cut out some of the clutter. As always - 5/5

[knightrebel556]

Great systems DOC! Would it be advantageous to use "zip-lock" bags with the little zippers to make opening and closing them easier? Just a thought... Keep up the great vids!

[Tacticalgearhead]

Vacuum seal the whole thing, Doc! LOL

[HawkLMT]

Nice. Going to put something like this together for our house soon.

[MadBadVoodo]

I love that you always bring your A Game when you make a vid!!

★★★★★

[BroPaul]

Now if you could come and get us organized! -- Great video!

[gtndrty]

Great video Doc!

Can't wait for the second part.

*****

[389Lee]

Doc, you are exceptionally organized. I very much respect, admire and value that quality in a person.

[krazy45cat]

My dad was a Navy Doc . Became a GP for 45yrs . Thanks for the videos . 5*

[hinckleypoland]

Very Nice Doc....Be safe out there.

[YuddaLevy]

Thanks Doc....I noticed nothing in there for minor burns. It seems thats our most occurring issue in the kitchen at the house.

On that topic what would you recommend for a major burn ? A temp measure protect the area and to relieve the pain, on the way to the hospital. Neosporin ? Im asking because it happened to me when i was young.  What would you recommend?

[Darkarch87]

@YuddaLevy well basically just cool down the burn area..

FIRST DEGREE: Flush with cool running water, Apply moist dressings and bandage loosely.

SECOND DEGREE: Apply dry dressings and bandage loosely Do not use water as it may increase risk of shock.

THIRD DEGREE: Same treatment as second degree.

*Call 911

[7Ronin49]

Doc we all love your vids, its why we subscribe :)

You're lucky that the weather's been nice to you, up here we just got hit with about 8 inches of snow, we're expecting freezing rain tonight.