I’m thinking I need to include safety pins, Duct tape, 14g needle for chest decompression, pain relievers. Let me add that I do not intend to use anything I am not trained to, but hopefully someone will know how to use on me if necessary. I’m also building a pretty much identical kit, just with duplicates of what is listed above and a couple Sam Splints to go into my range bag.
Don’t stop at this point. A lot of Red Cross agency’s offer advanced training in first aid and emergency classes sometimes for low or no cost. check with the local chapter in your community, if they don’t offer classes they may can point you in the right direction.
Thanks. I’ve taken basic first aid/cpr, but I’d like to take a first responder course. An EMT buddy of mine told me they only cost about $150 and they’re offered every so often.
Bad idea only if you stick it in your GSW. I prefer to keep only med kit in a GSW. Don’t turn it into a survival kit. The more you open a GSW, the more chances you may loose part of it.
I should clarify, since my original wording was abysmal.
My intent was to use tincture of iodine for a surface disinfectant, and water treatment for a wound-wash.
Infection is a big concern of mine. Since I’ve ruled out any way to procure antibiotics, I’m trying to brainstorm for ideas for infection-mitigation.
What does one do, to treat deep puncture wounds? Every sterilant/antiseptic/etc. that I’ve found, indicated that it should NOT be used for puncture wounds. Well, what the hell should be used on puncture wounds?
Problem with iodine tablets is that they run out. Most have around 50 tablets. Good for short term use.
If you use something like the Polar Pure commercial iodine crystal bottles, they claim it is good for 2000 quarts. This is a good choice for long term water when the pills and batteries are all gone.
