Tactical First Aid Kit

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First aid is a subject which needs to be learned by everyone and is something that you cannot learn from a book. First aid and CPR courses run the Red Cross and other recognized organizations are available in most areas for a small fee, if any. These courses will teach you the basics of first aid; if you are going to a remote of high-risk area you may need more in-depth training.

To work out what you need to know you first have to do a threat assessment on yourself, group and area you're going to. Things you need to consider are any known medical conditions you or your group members have and do you know how to treat these conditions. Know what medications or drugs you or group members are taking; do they have a sufficient supply or can they be obtained in the location you're visiting. Know what drug you and other group members are allergic to and make sure to inform any medical staff of this in an emergency. Know everyone's blood type and weather the blood and needles in the hospitals in the area are sterile. Always know the exact location of local hospitals with emergency departments and will they accept your medical insurance or require cash before treating someone. Always know how to summon assistance and formulate an emergency action plan.

When traveling internationally you need to be careful if you're carrying prescription drugs, keep the paper work with you to prove they were legally prescribed to you. You should always travel with some first aid equipment even though in most places, you will never be far away from a first aid kit. The quality of equipment in commercial first aid boxes can vary greatly and most will only be of use for dealing with very minor injuries. I put my first aid kits together myself and include some things that are commonly available but most people would not consider for first aid. You should keep a well stocked first aid kit in your residence and vehicle but for most people it would be impractical to carry a full first aid kit around with them at all times.

Stay safe!

Orlando Wilson
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[dbmers]

I would add superglue. It works remarkably well for lacerations. I know from experience lol.

[cornishprivateer]

@dbmers True, I heard that’s what it was fist invented for, don't know if anyone can be allergic to it, will need to check!

[dbmers]

@cornishprivateer Yeah that's what I had heard as well which is why I tried it, and saved myself an expensive ER visit. I sliced my finger pretty bad...it needed stitches, but I couldnt afford it at the time, so after cleaning the wound I superglued it closed, and it healed nicely.

[cornishprivateer]

@dbmers Superglue was in veterinary use for mending bone, hide, and tortoise shell by at least the early 1970s.[citation needed] The inventor of cyanoacrylates, Harry Coover, said in 1966 that a superglue spray was used in the Vietnam War to retard bleeding in wounded soldiers until they could be brought to a hospital.

[thepracticaldad]

Like what you've done with the gaffa tape mate. I'll do the same with mine from now on. Cheers!

ATB

[joezbackwith2gatz]

Great video sir... I would have to say that I agree with everything you have said... Well done.

[AdamThrust]

Very informative. I'm going to make one for my BOB.