Pt 3: "Level 2" First Aid Kit Review by Nutnfancy

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My experiences in the outdoors led me to my Level 2 First Aid Kit concept. More capable in depth and breadth than my also-reviewed "Level 1" First Aid Kit, my Level 2 kit will weigh more and be bulkier but can better handle medium medical emergencies. The kit shown focuses on capabilities in ROL (Rule of Law) situations where the priority is to stabilize the patient and effect transport to better facilities and care (when necessary). In group or vehicular outings, the increase in weight and size of the Level 2 makes the extra capabilities more do-able. Similar to the Level 1, this kit still has an emphasis on stemming blood loss, disinfecting, pain stoppage, wound dressing, and bandage exchange. Size and weight are still players in this 5 lb kit and I don't achieve the capabilities of Level 3 or Paramedic-level lifesaving kit. As I say in the vid, that type of kit requires medical training and its use comes with extra liability and concerns as a first responder. However I have the Level 2 kit shown has handled my encountered medical situations adequately and absolutely blows away any other kits I've encountered along this POU. Components of the kit and the foundational "Nutnfancy" philosophies involved are explained. An annotated list of my typical Level 2 Kit may be forthcoming (another project!). Compared to even a quality first aid kit, like ones from Adventure Medical Kits this version has more depth i.e. multiples of common use items which can better handle longer duration scenarios. It is difficult for makers like AMK to make kits to this level because of the markedly elevated cost in doing so (and then they won't sell well because of that). As noted, my kits are transitional in nature and will include improved medical technologies that have merit and can improve or simplify my treatment capabilities. Handling medical emergencies on your adventures is your responsibility and help may be far away. You will also find that few people even carry a First Aid kit with this much capability and you will be the on-site medical expert since you're prepared (been there). Having such a kit will minimize pain, injury, and maybe even save a life... possibly yours. Be prepared.

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[NaxTactical]

Every time I assemble another First Aid Kit, orif I go oever all of them to check, I watch these vids. I always remember something to supply on! -Nax

[nutnfancy]

@NaxTactical You sound just like Nutn. He's always expanding and updating.. -- Veri

[Dukeyboy]

Hmm, just seem the next part, where you discuss QuikClot, that'll teach me to jump in before hearing the whole series!

[nutnfancy]

That's cool. There is a TON of info in there. I've watched them several times myself and still have trouble remember it all. And he has had some good updates and advice from fellow TNPr's about additions to his first aid kits.-- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[homemadealcoholstove]

Just a thought on labeling. In terms of if someone else is using your first aid kit...

You can actually type up a little info card on the item, (ie: what it is, what its used for, what NOT to use it on) and stick it inside the plastic bag. You can also put color coded tabs on the cards to group blood soakers, bandages, etc. And, it might be a good idea to actually stick a bandaid on the card itself so you know exactly what size it is...

just some thoughts :D

[shotgun452]

nutnfancy,, u r amazin.... u do the best videos i have ever seen on here =)

can u recomend a few websites where i can get a few supplies from??

thanks shotgun452 =)

[NickSparkss]

Oh god poison oak.

I've lived in central/northern California my whole life, and I'm going to a university in NorCal.

Well we had a lot of people from southern California attending the university. For one of my biology courses, we went out and checked up on some trees with Sudden Oak Death (a tree disease).

We were warned about poison oak, but I guess some SoCal kids didn't know what it was, and some poor girl showed up in shorts. Her legs looked like ground beef the next day.

[knifemanac23]

with the telfa I had to use them for a large scrape until we got larger bandages, the blood soaked through it twice in 4 hours

[dell521]

Great detail nutn, thanks

[tastelessbattery]

Great info! Thanks for all these amazing videos, getting David Dundas's "Jeans On" stuck in my head, and introducing me to that era of music.

[FutureMarine246]

I understand your reason for not following expiration dates closely but dont the chemicals break down soon after the date making then useless?

[schubidubap]

Thanks for the input about labeling your first aid stuff, I totally forgot about that.

If you work in an office of some sort, try to borrow one of those label printers (with those long, thin plastic labels with laser type printing) most of them have. They're awesome for labeling everything and give directions (if sb has to work on you): They don't peel off easily, the printing is waterproof and compared to handwriting you can fit a lot on there.

[andrewubaldi]

as well i heard you say give a warm drink to a shock patient. never do this if the patient is comp shock or uncomp shock do not allow them to drink anything they could easily choke, bring it to their lungs or vomit

[andrewubaldi]

what you said about the space blanket is correct, but as an emt i can tell you that when a patient is in shock. you should lay them down on their side so they do not go into shock, and if they are in uncompensated shock put a tongue depressor in their mouth with someone holding it to prevent them from biting off their tongue

[mike1234567ify]

so many people say they are 'immune' to urushiol. If you get enough of that oil you're going to get it bad. It may start with an allergic reaction, but those bubbles which develop pop & spread to pores around it, doctors say it isn't contagious. BULLSHIT use extreme caution when treating someone who has it. I don't mess around anymore with the little poison ivy bubbles, I burn those suckers off deep with a lighter at first sight, problem solved. if its a huge rash wait it out 2-4 weeks

[blatololo]

dear Nutnfancy why don't you include quick clot please respond