natedog
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I need to do a presentation on survival kits, and I am in need of a list of items you would put in that kit, and everything you would have with you that could be carried by a single person.
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The 72 Hour Extreme Bug Out Kit (1 Man)
Permanently leave the following in a 4X4 Truck or equivalent
Communication
Multi-band receiver/scanner
1-portable citizens band transceiver
Portable Shortwave/HAM Transceiver
1-small portable television
12v trouble light w/@cig. lighter plug
Rifle
Accurized Mini-14, ranch, stainless, locked, unloaded in cab w/high cap mags
Shotgun
Pump-action Remington 870P, or equal, w/ standard stock- mounted, locked, unloaded in cab
Sidearm
.40 S&W Glock- in Range Bag, locked, unloaded in cab w/ high cap mags
Ammunition
.223rem, 12ga buck & slug, .40. Most folks will carry about 200-300 rounds on their combat load, you should have at least 3-5 unloaded magazines per weapon in your 72 hour kit in a locked ammo can.
Weapons Cleaning Gear
basic on lbe or alice pack. Advanced in plastic container
Fluids
2-5 gal. gas containers w fuel and other fluids
Water
Camel Back on alice pack and 5 gal distilled bottle in plastic container
First Aid Kit in waterproof bag
Standard Medic Aid bag. Sterile Gauze pads, antibiotic creme, a cravat, any over the counter pain medication, a suture kit, anything else you think you may need.
LBE (in sealed container) containing:
(Load Bearing Equipment-ammo pouches, pistol belt/holster, etc) in locked container
GPS
handheld w maps loaded and batteries. Nav system in vehicle, compass and topo maps.
Knife
USMC issued K-BAR or equal, Machete, Tomahawk, Glock knife on lbe
Compass
Preferably the lensetic, military style with some manner of luminous dial. Along with a compass you should have topographical maps of your AO and surrounding areas. On lbe
Flashlight
Stinger rechargeable mounted in cab w spare parts, mini mag, & 6 cell mag and batteries
Alice Pack in H2O-proof Bag containing:
Boots
Combat boots, high techs, jungle or equal w 2 sets of socks in alice pack
Shelter
Small pop-up 2 man cammo'ed w extra pegs, sleeping bag in alice pack
Food
1/2 to 1 case of MRE's in plastic container w 3 in alice pack
Uniform
Kacky & black bdu-like pants, 2 brown Tshirts & underwear, jacket, poncho in alice pack
Aviator's nomex gloves
Personal Hygene Kit
Razor, soap, shampoo, detergent, sunblock, chapstick, meds, etc.
Entrenching Tool
Glock tri-fold e-tool in plastic container short spade combat shovel in truck bed
Hammock
Additional Vehicle Bug Out Gear - mostly in garage
Field Jacket & Liner
Gortex field gear
30 Day Food Supply
6 cases of MRE's
Ammo Cache
1,000 rounds for rifle. 500 for shotgun. 500 for handgun.
Spare Rifle/Pistol Parts
Barrels, firing pins, magazine parts, springs, triggers, bolts, etc…
Body Armor
Be it a USGI Flak Jacket, or a Level III Vest, body armor is worth its weight in gold for obvious reasons.
Helmet
Same as body armor, kevlar, worth it's weight in Gold. Get one.
Binoculars
Stieners are probably the best you can get, but you can get a decent set from Wal-Mart or similar stores for less than $60. Range finder
Night Vision Equipment
3rd generation technology. Rifle scope and goggles
Water
3- 5 gal distilled water
Lock and Load- Grab and GO!
Permanently leave the following in a 4X4 Truck or equivalent
Communication
Multi-band receiver/scanner
1-portable citizens band transceiver
Portable Shortwave/HAM Transceiver
1-small portable television
12v trouble light w/@cig. lighter plug
Rifle
Accurized Mini-14, ranch, stainless, locked, unloaded in cab w/high cap mags
Shotgun
Pump-action Remington 870P, or equal, w/ standard stock- mounted, locked, unloaded in cab
Sidearm
.40 S&W Glock- in Range Bag, locked, unloaded in cab w/ high cap mags
Ammunition
.223rem, 12ga buck & slug, .40. Most folks will carry about 200-300 rounds on their combat load, you should have at least 3-5 unloaded magazines per weapon in your 72 hour kit in a locked ammo can.
Weapons Cleaning Gear
basic on lbe or alice pack. Advanced in plastic container
Fluids
2-5 gal. gas containers w fuel and other fluids
Water
Camel Back on alice pack and 5 gal distilled bottle in plastic container
First Aid Kit in waterproof bag
Standard Medic Aid bag. Sterile Gauze pads, antibiotic creme, a cravat, any over the counter pain medication, a suture kit, anything else you think you may need.
LBE (in sealed container) containing:
(Load Bearing Equipment-ammo pouches, pistol belt/holster, etc) in locked container
GPS
handheld w maps loaded and batteries. Nav system in vehicle, compass and topo maps.
Knife
USMC issued K-BAR or equal, Machete, Tomahawk, Glock knife on lbe
Compass
Preferably the lensetic, military style with some manner of luminous dial. Along with a compass you should have topographical maps of your AO and surrounding areas. On lbe
Flashlight
Stinger rechargeable mounted in cab w spare parts, mini mag, & 6 cell mag and batteries
Alice Pack in H2O-proof Bag containing:
Boots
Combat boots, high techs, jungle or equal w 2 sets of socks in alice pack
Shelter
Small pop-up 2 man cammo'ed w extra pegs, sleeping bag in alice pack
Food
1/2 to 1 case of MRE's in plastic container w 3 in alice pack
Uniform
Kacky & black bdu-like pants, 2 brown Tshirts & underwear, jacket, poncho in alice pack
Aviator's nomex gloves
Personal Hygene Kit
Razor, soap, shampoo, detergent, sunblock, chapstick, meds, etc.
Entrenching Tool
Glock tri-fold e-tool in plastic container short spade combat shovel in truck bed
Hammock
Additional Vehicle Bug Out Gear - mostly in garage
Field Jacket & Liner
Gortex field gear
30 Day Food Supply
6 cases of MRE's
Ammo Cache
1,000 rounds for rifle. 500 for shotgun. 500 for handgun.
Spare Rifle/Pistol Parts
Barrels, firing pins, magazine parts, springs, triggers, bolts, etc…
Body Armor
Be it a USGI Flak Jacket, or a Level III Vest, body armor is worth its weight in gold for obvious reasons.
Helmet
Same as body armor, kevlar, worth it's weight in Gold. Get one.
Binoculars
Stieners are probably the best you can get, but you can get a decent set from Wal-Mart or similar stores for less than $60. Range finder
Night Vision Equipment
3rd generation technology. Rifle scope and goggles
Water
3- 5 gal distilled water
Lock and Load- Grab and GO!
Your thread says bug-out-bag, but your post says survival bag. I've considered them two separate things.
I belong to the LDS Church, where members are counseled to have a "72-hour kit", which is basically the same thing.
-Meals for 3 days (nothing fancy--survival fare. But its not hard to do bettter than that)
-Water--1 gal/person/day for 3 days. I consider a hiker's purifier pump a mandatory addition.
-Sleeping arrangments. Sleeping bag w/ pad is fine.
-Tent: anything from a tube tent to a nylon "condo".
-Toiletries as you see fit.
-Firearms as you see fit. That's another whole thread (or 10). I consider my CCW as minimum.
The whole thing fits in a backpack per person, except the water. In fact, its mighty similar to a hiking load for a long weekend. (Which is a great test of your kit's components).
I think of a survival kit as an "anywhere kit", which must fit in a fanny pack, and must be taken any time I am more than few miles from a well-traveled road. It is based on the things that will kill you fastest in a survival situation: hypothermia, and thirst. Mine contains:
-Space blanket
-Fire starting gear
-Resealable sandwich baggies (for canteen purposes)
-Water purification pills
-Steel mirror and whistle for signalling
-Compass. May ditch this. In most survival situations, staying put is the best option.
-One aqua block or equiv (I leave this out if I am going to a river).
-CCW.
I belong to the LDS Church, where members are counseled to have a "72-hour kit", which is basically the same thing.
-Meals for 3 days (nothing fancy--survival fare. But its not hard to do bettter than that)
-Water--1 gal/person/day for 3 days. I consider a hiker's purifier pump a mandatory addition.
-Sleeping arrangments. Sleeping bag w/ pad is fine.
-Tent: anything from a tube tent to a nylon "condo".
-Toiletries as you see fit.
-Firearms as you see fit. That's another whole thread (or 10). I consider my CCW as minimum.
The whole thing fits in a backpack per person, except the water. In fact, its mighty similar to a hiking load for a long weekend. (Which is a great test of your kit's components).
I think of a survival kit as an "anywhere kit", which must fit in a fanny pack, and must be taken any time I am more than few miles from a well-traveled road. It is based on the things that will kill you fastest in a survival situation: hypothermia, and thirst. Mine contains:
-Space blanket
-Fire starting gear
-Resealable sandwich baggies (for canteen purposes)
-Water purification pills
-Steel mirror and whistle for signalling
-Compass. May ditch this. In most survival situations, staying put is the best option.
-One aqua block or equiv (I leave this out if I am going to a river).
-CCW.
natedog
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Thank you. That is very good. However, I'm going to be giving this to a group of people that are borderline sheeple. I will make the mention of a reccomendation of some sort of firearms, but I believe I will omit the night vision, body armor, etc. This is more for a local natural disaster (earthquake, flood, tornado), hold-you-over-for-48-hours-till-red-cross-comes type scenario, not complete anarchy, break down of civil order type of thing.
Here's link with good detail and in check list format, with several levels of bugging out:
http://home.earthlink.net/~grimitch/TFLGoBag.htm#_Toc527791120
http://home.earthlink.net/~grimitch/TFLGoBag.htm#_Toc527791120
Combat-wombat
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Ex-Doc, you are a true survivalist. I hope to someday have the funds necessary to get the equipment you have.
UnknownSailor
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I believe the accronym you are looking for is TEOTWAWKI
The End Of The World As We Know It.
BerettaNut92
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8 liters of water
3600 calorie survival rations
1st aid kit.
3600 calorie survival rations
1st aid kit.
Carlos Cabeza
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Man, Doc has everything covered. I think I'll copy that to use for a reference. Only one thing forgotten, two (2) fifths of Jack Daniels for antiseptic cleansing of wounds and its painkillin' properties. 
Otherwise very concise list !
Otherwise very concise list !
Here's my pharmacy in my #2 medic bag note I decidied on Vodka vs. Jack.
I actually have 2/3 of it. Some items expired and were tossed.
Pharmaceuticals
Ciprofloxacin 500mg
Diazepam 10mg/2ml
Sodium Thiosulfate 25% 12.5g/50 ml
Methylene Blue 1% 10mg/ml
Calcium Gluconate 10% 10ml
Calcium Gluconate Gel
Protopam Chloride 1g
Atropine 8mg/20ml
Scopolamine 0.25%Ophthalmic Solution 10ml
Sodium Bicarbonate 50mEq/50ml
2Pam Chloride 600mg
Adenosine
Albuterol Sulfate .083%
Albuterol MDI
Atropine
Atropine Auto Injectors 2mg
Benadryl
CANA Auto Injectors
Calcium Chloride
Cyanide kit
Dextrose
Dopamine
Doxicillin
Doxycycline
Epinephrine (1:1,000 and 1:10,000)
Glucogon
Iodine
Lasix
Lidocaine
Loperamide
Magnesium Sulfate
Methylprednisolone
Narcan
Nubain
Nitroglycerine
Normal Saline
Silver Sulfadiazine
Sterile Water
Tetracaine
Thiamine
Valium
Vicodine/APAP 10mg/750mg
Verapamil
Vodka
I actually have 2/3 of it. Some items expired and were tossed.
Pharmaceuticals
Ciprofloxacin 500mg
Diazepam 10mg/2ml
Sodium Thiosulfate 25% 12.5g/50 ml
Methylene Blue 1% 10mg/ml
Calcium Gluconate 10% 10ml
Calcium Gluconate Gel
Protopam Chloride 1g
Atropine 8mg/20ml
Scopolamine 0.25%Ophthalmic Solution 10ml
Sodium Bicarbonate 50mEq/50ml
2Pam Chloride 600mg
Adenosine
Albuterol Sulfate .083%
Albuterol MDI
Atropine
Atropine Auto Injectors 2mg
Benadryl
CANA Auto Injectors
Calcium Chloride
Cyanide kit
Dextrose
Dopamine
Doxicillin
Doxycycline
Epinephrine (1:1,000 and 1:10,000)
Glucogon
Iodine
Lasix
Lidocaine
Loperamide
Magnesium Sulfate
Methylprednisolone
Narcan
Nubain
Nitroglycerine
Normal Saline
Silver Sulfadiazine
Sterile Water
Tetracaine
Thiamine
Valium
Vicodine/APAP 10mg/750mg
Verapamil
Vodka
Solinvictus70
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Bug out on a budget, or, what I am hoping to put together in the next couple of months:
1) Camelback water carrier
2) PURE Hiker (or preferably Katadyn Combi) water filtration system
3) Canteen, cover, and metal canteen cup
4) Survival meal tabs, 15 days worth
5) Windproof, water proof matches (usually wooden matched dipped in parafin) or lighter
6) Emergency thermal blanket
7) A good compass (Silva or Suunto)
8) Military issue shelter half poncho
9) E-tool
10) Swiss Army Knife (Victorinox Tinker is my favorite)
11) K-bar or Buck hunting knife ( or maybe even a REALLY good hatchet. I am leaning more toward the latter)
12) First aid kit, the military kit seems to fit the bill fine.
13) Povidone Iodine (for antiseptic AND water purification)
14) Ok the gun issue. My own logic moves me toward the Savage or EAA rifle/shotgun combo because of the inherent utility for both defense and food procurement. I like the Savage Turkey in .223/12 gauge.
15) One of those camping multi-packs of seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, etc) because those varmints are gonna need some flavor!
16) Some sort of improvised fishing kit with line, weights, and hooks. I guess that depends on your location.
Theorizing like this is always a lot of fun!
1) Camelback water carrier
2) PURE Hiker (or preferably Katadyn Combi) water filtration system
3) Canteen, cover, and metal canteen cup
4) Survival meal tabs, 15 days worth
5) Windproof, water proof matches (usually wooden matched dipped in parafin) or lighter
6) Emergency thermal blanket
7) A good compass (Silva or Suunto)
8) Military issue shelter half poncho
9) E-tool
10) Swiss Army Knife (Victorinox Tinker is my favorite)
11) K-bar or Buck hunting knife ( or maybe even a REALLY good hatchet. I am leaning more toward the latter)
12) First aid kit, the military kit seems to fit the bill fine.
13) Povidone Iodine (for antiseptic AND water purification)
14) Ok the gun issue. My own logic moves me toward the Savage or EAA rifle/shotgun combo because of the inherent utility for both defense and food procurement. I like the Savage Turkey in .223/12 gauge.
15) One of those camping multi-packs of seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, etc) because those varmints are gonna need some flavor!
16) Some sort of improvised fishing kit with line, weights, and hooks. I guess that depends on your location.
Theorizing like this is always a lot of fun!
VaughnT
Member
Lighters are always better than matches, and cheaper. I have several types of "strike anywhere" matches and you can't strike them anywhere other than the sandpaper they come with. The one is supposed to be NATO issue....and would you believe they suck horribly?!
A child-proof lighter (one that locks) is excellent and free for the most part. Throw a handfull of them in your kit and you'll have plenty of fire potential.
If you're planning on being out for some time and need to start a fire, take some candles with you. A 1" piece of candle will start a fire even if the wood is wet and will sustain a flame in high winds. A sixpack of 6" emergency candles will last you about two years if you use them up properly.
Water: I really like the Safe Water Anywhere filter for simplicity. With a couple of spare filters, you could be drinking for a long time. It's better to have a good filter than to tote several gallons of water with you.
Sleeping blankets are great, but surplus is too bulky/heavy and you should spend the bucks on a quality camping bag. Space blankets are irreplaceable..gota have two.
Knife ----- at least one fixed blade and one leatherman Supertool.
Ammo for the rifle doesn't need to be more than 100rnd. The pistol (a .22) should have 500rnd because they are great for procurring food. The defensive pistol (.357/.40/.45) should have 500rnd because you just don't know how much defensiveing you'll need to do. Spare mags and a cleaning kit are a good thing to have but I'd load up on more mags before worrying about the cleaning gear. A dirty gun will shoot a bunch before it binds up. Good lube and a rag will see you a long way.
A child-proof lighter (one that locks) is excellent and free for the most part. Throw a handfull of them in your kit and you'll have plenty of fire potential.
If you're planning on being out for some time and need to start a fire, take some candles with you. A 1" piece of candle will start a fire even if the wood is wet and will sustain a flame in high winds. A sixpack of 6" emergency candles will last you about two years if you use them up properly.
Water: I really like the Safe Water Anywhere filter for simplicity. With a couple of spare filters, you could be drinking for a long time. It's better to have a good filter than to tote several gallons of water with you.
Sleeping blankets are great, but surplus is too bulky/heavy and you should spend the bucks on a quality camping bag. Space blankets are irreplaceable..gota have two.
Knife ----- at least one fixed blade and one leatherman Supertool.
Ammo for the rifle doesn't need to be more than 100rnd. The pistol (a .22) should have 500rnd because they are great for procurring food. The defensive pistol (.357/.40/.45) should have 500rnd because you just don't know how much defensiveing you'll need to do. Spare mags and a cleaning kit are a good thing to have but I'd load up on more mags before worrying about the cleaning gear. A dirty gun will shoot a bunch before it binds up. Good lube and a rag will see you a long way.
Carlos Cabeza
Member
Doc, I barely recognize some of the medic bag list you posted, much less know the where and when of application or administration. This gives new respect and meaning to the phrase MEDIC !!!!!. Next time I go on extended leave I need to just take one with me ( medic ) ....
This gives new respect and meaning to the phrase MEDIC !!!!!. Next time I go on extended leave I need to just take one with me ( medic ) ....Med 10
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Ex-Doc, I couldn't help but notice the incredibly large amount of cardiac drugs you have so I have a few questions and comments.
First of all I see you have Atropine listed 3 times. I assume one of those listings is a multi-dose vial? Also if youre auto injectors are only 2mg I hope you have a lot of them cause 2mg just aint gonna cut it if youre planning on using the Atropine for a nerve agent antidote. Further more, if youre planning on using the Atropine for acute Bradycardia you had better plan on having a monitor preferably a LP-12 to check rythyms. Also, why all the cardiac drugs? are you planning on working a full arrest on the way to A.Z.? BTW I thought Verapemill was dropped from the American heart ???. list of front line cardiac drugs? I know We don't carry it anymore.
Also is youre Dopamine pre-mixed? I sure would hate to figure out a drip under fire! Also what would you use the Dope for except for cardiogenic shock or long term maintenance of a stable rythym in a cardiac PT.?
Also back to the monitor. As I'm sure you know in cases of severe tachycardia the use of Adenosine/adenocard will cause a sudden short period of Asystole prior to successful cardiversion{we hope!} and you will DEFINITLEY need a monitor for the administration of this drug.
Also, where do you keep youre frontline I.V. startkit and what types of fluids do you carry?
Just curious. thanks.
First of all I see you have Atropine listed 3 times. I assume one of those listings is a multi-dose vial? Also if youre auto injectors are only 2mg I hope you have a lot of them cause 2mg just aint gonna cut it if youre planning on using the Atropine for a nerve agent antidote. Further more, if youre planning on using the Atropine for acute Bradycardia you had better plan on having a monitor preferably a LP-12 to check rythyms. Also, why all the cardiac drugs? are you planning on working a full arrest on the way to A.Z.? BTW I thought Verapemill was dropped from the American heart ???. list of front line cardiac drugs? I know We don't carry it anymore.
Also is youre Dopamine pre-mixed? I sure would hate to figure out a drip under fire! Also what would you use the Dope for except for cardiogenic shock or long term maintenance of a stable rythym in a cardiac PT.?
Also back to the monitor. As I'm sure you know in cases of severe tachycardia the use of Adenosine/adenocard will cause a sudden short period of Asystole prior to successful cardiversion{we hope!} and you will DEFINITLEY need a monitor for the administration of this drug.
Also, where do you keep youre frontline I.V. startkit and what types of fluids do you carry?
Just curious. thanks.
Med 10
Member
sorry about the spelling. the last line in the 2nd paragraph is American Heart Association.
And by "we dont carry it anymore" I mean my departments protocols and our Medical directors standing orders have ommitted it from use.
And by "we dont carry it anymore" I mean my departments protocols and our Medical directors standing orders have ommitted it from use.
Med 10
Member
Ah, after re-reading youre post I see that you do have N.S.
are those 500ml? 1000? or just flush?
BTW, you will also need O2 and albuterol plus various airway adjuncts. You do have a Combi-tube dont you? I know scoring a tube can be pretty tough in less than ideal conditions! :-}
Also, they are working on a C.T. that you can put drugs through, that will be a gods-send for all the times when you cant get a line or secure an E.J. for I.V. administered drugs!
Later.
are those 500ml? 1000? or just flush?
BTW, you will also need O2 and albuterol plus various airway adjuncts. You do have a Combi-tube dont you? I know scoring a tube can be pretty tough in less than ideal conditions! :-}
Also, they are working on a C.T. that you can put drugs through, that will be a gods-send for all the times when you cant get a line or secure an E.J. for I.V. administered drugs!
Later.
"they are working on a C.T. that you can put drugs through"
Very cool......real quickly though the list above is what I had....some has expired and sense I am no longer ATLS or ACLS (for a few years now) I have dedicated my time to keeping my standard Combat Field Medical skills fresh, probably answers your ? about cuurent ACLS med protocols. In all likelyhood it will all be moot(or expectant) when it's really needed. I no longer have a defib but and AED would be a nice to have at the minimum. Notice I'm an EX-Doc so access to anything beyond basic supplies, IV solutions, and Class II narcotics is becoming hard to come by. Some items I have like below don't necessarily expire:
Equipment and supplies for establishing and maintaining a patient airway at the advanced life support level (to include OP and NG airways; ET tubes, styletes, blades, and handles; portable suction devices and catheters; and stethoscopes for monitoring breath sounds)
IV Administration Sets (Macro and Micro)
IV Catheters (14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 gauge)
IV Catheters (Butterfly 22, 24, 26 gauge)
Eye Lense for Lavage or Continuous Medication
Nasogastric Tubes
Oxygen administration equipment and supplies (including bag valve masks; rebreather and non-rebreather masks, and nasal cannulas; oxygen cylinders(Portable), regulators, tubing)
Syringes (3cc and 10cc)
26 ga. ½†needles
21 ga. 1 ½†needles
Suture Kit
OH and most of all Duct tape, tongue depressors, and lots of vaseline!
Very cool......real quickly though the list above is what I had....some has expired and sense I am no longer ATLS or ACLS (for a few years now) I have dedicated my time to keeping my standard Combat Field Medical skills fresh, probably answers your ? about cuurent ACLS med protocols. In all likelyhood it will all be moot(or expectant) when it's really needed. I no longer have a defib but and AED would be a nice to have at the minimum. Notice I'm an EX-Doc so access to anything beyond basic supplies, IV solutions, and Class II narcotics is becoming hard to come by. Some items I have like below don't necessarily expire:
Equipment and supplies for establishing and maintaining a patient airway at the advanced life support level (to include OP and NG airways; ET tubes, styletes, blades, and handles; portable suction devices and catheters; and stethoscopes for monitoring breath sounds)
IV Administration Sets (Macro and Micro)
IV Catheters (14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 gauge)
IV Catheters (Butterfly 22, 24, 26 gauge)
Eye Lense for Lavage or Continuous Medication
Nasogastric Tubes
Oxygen administration equipment and supplies (including bag valve masks; rebreather and non-rebreather masks, and nasal cannulas; oxygen cylinders(Portable), regulators, tubing)
Syringes (3cc and 10cc)
26 ga. ½†needles
21 ga. 1 ½†needles
Suture Kit
OH and most of all Duct tape, tongue depressors, and lots of vaseline!
Med 10
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Doc, excellent!
Who needs a 12.000.00 life pack 12 anyway1 :-}
that could buy a lot of beans and bulletts!
Who needs a 12.000.00 life pack 12 anyway1 :-}
that could buy a lot of beans and bulletts!
Med 10
Member
Doc, Grab some nasal canullas and a macro drip set and a 1000cc N.S. and use the N.C. to irrigate the eyes. This is a fairly old trick of the trade so you might already know it but here goes:
You place the N.C. with the nasal prongs spread over the bridge of the nose so that the saline flushes the the eyes. Just connect your IV line to the NC and you can use the drip rate to set the force of the flow or have youre PT do it himself!
Speaking of drip sets just get a select3. It's macro and micro in one dial adjusted unit.
Sorry if you already know this stuff. Just trying to teach an old dog new tricks! ;_}
You place the N.C. with the nasal prongs spread over the bridge of the nose so that the saline flushes the the eyes. Just connect your IV line to the NC and you can use the drip rate to set the force of the flow or have youre PT do it himself!
Speaking of drip sets just get a select3. It's macro and micro in one dial adjusted unit.
Sorry if you already know this stuff. Just trying to teach an old dog new tricks! ;_}
Here's some of the other basics I have in small quantities (still need to get a few items): FYI the "1ST AID CARE BOOKLET" is just in case I'm the patient! Don't leave it out!
Dressings
1" X 20’ NYLON WEBBING
3" X 3" STERILE GAUZE PADS
1" x 3" FABRIC BANDAGES
FABRIC KNUCKLE BANDAGES
4" X 4" STERILE GAUZE PADS
STERILE WOUND CLOSURE STRIPS
3" X 4" TELFA NON-ADHERENT DRESSINGS
STING RELIEF PADS
STERILE EYE PADS
5" X 9" COMBINE DRESSING
TRIANGULAR BANDAGES
3" X 5 YDS GAUZE BANDAGES
2" X 2" FABRIC BANDAGES
BLOODSTOPPER TRAUMA DRESSINGS
3" X 5 YDS COBAN SELF-ADHERENT WRAP
10" X 30" TRAUMA DRESSINGS
2" X 5 YDS CONFORMING GAUZE
3" X 5 YDS CONFORMING GAUZE
3" X 5 YDS ELASTIC BANDAGES
4" X 5 YDS ELASTIC BANDAGES
Splints and Spine
WIRE MESH SPLINT
SAM SPLINT(S)
C Collar
Stokes Portable Litter
Casting Material
Gear
DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS
EAR PLUGS & EYE SHIELDS
5½" EMT SHEARS
3½" FORCEPS
5" KELLY FORCEPS
PENCIL
PATIENT ASSESSMENT FORM(S)
BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF & STETHOSCOPE
HYPOTHERMIA THERMOMETER
2" X 3" MIRROR
LATEX PROTECTIVE GLOVES
1ST AID CARE BOOKLET
PENLIGHT
Misc. Basic Supplies
SAWYER EXTRACTOR
EYE IRRIGATION SOLUTION
1½" X 10 YDS ADHESIVE TAPE
2 OZ. DERMAPLAST SPRAY
TUBE GLUCOSE
2" X 3" MOLESKIN
1" X 10 YDS ADHESIVE TAPE
POVIDONE-IODINE SWABS
PACKETS SURGILUBE
EMERGENCY BLANKET
INSTANT ICE PACKS
INSTANT HEAT PACK
SAFETY PINS
TINCTURE OF BENZOIN SWABS
Steri-Strips
PKTS. TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT
ANTISEPTIC TOWELETTES
2ND SKIN BLISTER KITS
BOTTLES WOUND CLEANING SOLUTION
1" X 10YDS COHESIVE GAUZE TAPE
1" X 2½ YDS ADHESIVE TAPE
ELECTROLYTE TABLETS
ALCOHOL PREP PADS
SUN SCREEN & HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE
IODINE OINTMENT
12cc IRRIGATION SYRINGE
¾ OZ. IODINE SOLUTION
STERILE SCALPEL
STERILE SCRUB BRUSH
K-Y
Stethoscope
Sutures (dissolvable)
Ipecac syrup (to induce vomiting)
Container of sterile water (1 qt)
Clean absorbent cotton rags
Soap (liquid)
Long stemmed cotton swabs
Dressings
1" X 20’ NYLON WEBBING
3" X 3" STERILE GAUZE PADS
1" x 3" FABRIC BANDAGES
FABRIC KNUCKLE BANDAGES
4" X 4" STERILE GAUZE PADS
STERILE WOUND CLOSURE STRIPS
3" X 4" TELFA NON-ADHERENT DRESSINGS
STING RELIEF PADS
STERILE EYE PADS
5" X 9" COMBINE DRESSING
TRIANGULAR BANDAGES
3" X 5 YDS GAUZE BANDAGES
2" X 2" FABRIC BANDAGES
BLOODSTOPPER TRAUMA DRESSINGS
3" X 5 YDS COBAN SELF-ADHERENT WRAP
10" X 30" TRAUMA DRESSINGS
2" X 5 YDS CONFORMING GAUZE
3" X 5 YDS CONFORMING GAUZE
3" X 5 YDS ELASTIC BANDAGES
4" X 5 YDS ELASTIC BANDAGES
Splints and Spine
WIRE MESH SPLINT
SAM SPLINT(S)
C Collar
Stokes Portable Litter
Casting Material
Gear
DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS
EAR PLUGS & EYE SHIELDS
5½" EMT SHEARS
3½" FORCEPS
5" KELLY FORCEPS
PENCIL
PATIENT ASSESSMENT FORM(S)
BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF & STETHOSCOPE
HYPOTHERMIA THERMOMETER
2" X 3" MIRROR
LATEX PROTECTIVE GLOVES
1ST AID CARE BOOKLET
PENLIGHT
Misc. Basic Supplies
SAWYER EXTRACTOR
EYE IRRIGATION SOLUTION
1½" X 10 YDS ADHESIVE TAPE
2 OZ. DERMAPLAST SPRAY
TUBE GLUCOSE
2" X 3" MOLESKIN
1" X 10 YDS ADHESIVE TAPE
POVIDONE-IODINE SWABS
PACKETS SURGILUBE
EMERGENCY BLANKET
INSTANT ICE PACKS
INSTANT HEAT PACK
SAFETY PINS
TINCTURE OF BENZOIN SWABS
Steri-Strips
PKTS. TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT
ANTISEPTIC TOWELETTES
2ND SKIN BLISTER KITS
BOTTLES WOUND CLEANING SOLUTION
1" X 10YDS COHESIVE GAUZE TAPE
1" X 2½ YDS ADHESIVE TAPE
ELECTROLYTE TABLETS
ALCOHOL PREP PADS
SUN SCREEN & HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE
IODINE OINTMENT
12cc IRRIGATION SYRINGE
¾ OZ. IODINE SOLUTION
STERILE SCALPEL
STERILE SCRUB BRUSH
K-Y
Stethoscope
Sutures (dissolvable)
Ipecac syrup (to induce vomiting)
Container of sterile water (1 qt)
Clean absorbent cotton rags
Soap (liquid)
Long stemmed cotton swabs
Here's the "Official" US Army Combat Medic System:
The Combat Medic Vest System
The Combat Medic Vest System (CMVS) is a one-size fits all vest with detachable pockets and a resupply bag. The vest will hold 40% of the components from the current medic Tri-fold bag and the remaining 60% will fit in the resupply pack. The vest panels are made of olive drab nylon mesh materiel. The vest is adjustable for torso, length, and girth. The CMVS will provide the medic with hands free capability to easily carry medical supplies to the battlefield, and give them easy access to critical supplies when tending to injuries on the battlefield. It also allows the medic the flexibility to configure their own load distribution to meet mission needs and allow for comfort. The CMVS is a component of the MES, Surgical Instrument and Supply Set, Individual, UA 0246, Line Item Number LIN U65480. The basic issue of the CMVS is one per Surgical Instrument and Supply Set Individual (SISS). The CMVS pockets utilize the interlocking attaching strap system to attach moveable pockets to load bearing equipment that is low profile, very secure, and unaffected by extreme weather. This new system will replace the All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) clips. The interlocking attaching strap system has since been used on Land Warrior, Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) and other clothing initiatives.
Combat Medic Vest System Packing List.
Items Carried by Medic:
1. Knife Pocket 2.5 EA 1
2. Battery Nonelec 1.5v EA 2
3. Flashlight 3volt DC EA 1
4. Combat Medic Vest EA 1
5. Case Med Set Nylon EA 1
6. Pen Ball Point Black EA 1
Pocket # 1:
1. Gauze 18x3" EA 3
2. Adhesive Tape Surg 1" RL 1
3. Dressing Chest Seal WD EA 2
4. Gloves Exam Large PR 1
5. Airway Pharyn 100mm EA 1
6. Airway Pharyn 80mm EA 1
Pocket # 2
1. Sponge Surg 4x4" EA 8
2. Pad Cotton EA 1
3. Splint Univ 36x4.5" EA 1
4. First Aid Kit Eye Drs EA 1
Pocket # 3
1. Dressing First Aid EA 6
2. Bandage Elastic 6"x4.5yd EA 2
Pocket # 4
1. Bandage 37x37x52" EA 9
2.Dress FLD 11-3/4" EA 1
3. Dress FLD 7-1/2X8" EA 1
4. Scissors Bandage 7.25" EA 1
Combat Medic Resupply Bag Interior
Pouch # 1
1. Bandage Gauze 4-1/2" EA 3
2. Sponge Surg 4x4" EA 8
3. Gloves Exam Large PR 1
4. Forceps Dressing 5.5" EA 1
5. Forceps Hemo Halsted EA 1
6. Forceps Hemo STR 5" LG EA 1
7. Forceps Hemo 9" Pean EA 1
8. Forceps Tissue 5.5" LG EA 1
9. Scissors Blunt/Sharp EA 1
10. Knife General Surg EA 20
11. Case 7-1/2 x 4-12 x 2 ¾ EA 1
Pouch # 2
1. Battery Nonrec 1.5V EA 4
2. Stethoscope Adult sz EA 1
3. Case Sphygmomanometer EA 1
4. Sphygmomanometer EA 1
5. Blanket Light Weight EA 2
6. Pen Ball-Point Black EA 1
Pouch # 3
1. Hydrocortisone CRM 1OZ TU 4
2. Dibucaine Oint 1oz PG 2
3. Povidone IOD CLN 4 oz BT 1
4. Clotrimazole CRM 15 gr TU 2
5. Band ADH .75X3" EA 10
6. Adhesive Tape Surg 1" RL 1
7. Thermometer Clin Oral EA 2
8. Depressor Tongue 100s PG 0.2
9. First Aid Kit Eye DRS EA 2
Pouch # 4
1. Diphenhydramine Caps EA 1
2. Pseudoeph HCL Tabs EA 4
3. Atropine INJ 0.7ml EA 10
4. Acetaminophen Tabs BT 2
5. Ibuprofen Tabs BT 1
6. Diazepam INJ 2ml EA 5
7. Morphine Sulf INJ 10ml EA 5
8. Attapulgite Tabs PG 2
9. Calcium Carbonate Tabs BT 1
IV Bag Compartment
1. Ringer’s Inj 1000ml 12s EA 3
Large Compartment
1. Ringer’s INJ 500ml EA 4
2. Pad Nonadh 4.125x3.125 EA 12
3. Pad Pov-Iod Impreg EA 20
4. Intravenous INJ SE EA 7
5. Tourniquet Adult 14x1" EA 1
6. Splint Univ 36x4.5" EA 1
7. Catheter & Needle 14ga EA 8
8. Catheter & Needle 18ga EA 8
9. Disposal Container EA 2
10. Bag Prot cs 13x11x24" EA 1
Combat Medic Resupply Bag Closed
Outside Pocket # 1
1. Gauze 18x3" EA 3
2. Adhesive Tape Surg 1" RL 1
3. Dressing Chest Seal WD EA 2
4. Gloves Exam Large PR 1
5. Airway Pharyn 100mm EA 1
6. Airway Pharyn 80mm EA 1
Outside Pocket # 2
1. Sponge Surge 4x4" EA 8
2. Pad Cotton EA 1
3. Splint Univ 36x4.5" EA 1
4. First Aid Kit Eye DRS EA 1
Outside Pocket # 3
1. Dressing First Aid EA 6
2. Bandage Elastic 6"x4.5yd EA 1
Outside Pocket # 4
1. Bandage 37x37x52" EA 9
2. Dress FLD 11-3/4" EA 1
3. Dress FLD 7-1/2X8" EA 1
The Combat Medic Vest System
The Combat Medic Vest System (CMVS) is a one-size fits all vest with detachable pockets and a resupply bag. The vest will hold 40% of the components from the current medic Tri-fold bag and the remaining 60% will fit in the resupply pack. The vest panels are made of olive drab nylon mesh materiel. The vest is adjustable for torso, length, and girth. The CMVS will provide the medic with hands free capability to easily carry medical supplies to the battlefield, and give them easy access to critical supplies when tending to injuries on the battlefield. It also allows the medic the flexibility to configure their own load distribution to meet mission needs and allow for comfort. The CMVS is a component of the MES, Surgical Instrument and Supply Set, Individual, UA 0246, Line Item Number LIN U65480. The basic issue of the CMVS is one per Surgical Instrument and Supply Set Individual (SISS). The CMVS pockets utilize the interlocking attaching strap system to attach moveable pockets to load bearing equipment that is low profile, very secure, and unaffected by extreme weather. This new system will replace the All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) clips. The interlocking attaching strap system has since been used on Land Warrior, Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) and other clothing initiatives.
Combat Medic Vest System Packing List.
Items Carried by Medic:
1. Knife Pocket 2.5 EA 1
2. Battery Nonelec 1.5v EA 2
3. Flashlight 3volt DC EA 1
4. Combat Medic Vest EA 1
5. Case Med Set Nylon EA 1
6. Pen Ball Point Black EA 1
Pocket # 1:
1. Gauze 18x3" EA 3
2. Adhesive Tape Surg 1" RL 1
3. Dressing Chest Seal WD EA 2
4. Gloves Exam Large PR 1
5. Airway Pharyn 100mm EA 1
6. Airway Pharyn 80mm EA 1
Pocket # 2
1. Sponge Surg 4x4" EA 8
2. Pad Cotton EA 1
3. Splint Univ 36x4.5" EA 1
4. First Aid Kit Eye Drs EA 1
Pocket # 3
1. Dressing First Aid EA 6
2. Bandage Elastic 6"x4.5yd EA 2
Pocket # 4
1. Bandage 37x37x52" EA 9
2.Dress FLD 11-3/4" EA 1
3. Dress FLD 7-1/2X8" EA 1
4. Scissors Bandage 7.25" EA 1
Combat Medic Resupply Bag Interior
Pouch # 1
1. Bandage Gauze 4-1/2" EA 3
2. Sponge Surg 4x4" EA 8
3. Gloves Exam Large PR 1
4. Forceps Dressing 5.5" EA 1
5. Forceps Hemo Halsted EA 1
6. Forceps Hemo STR 5" LG EA 1
7. Forceps Hemo 9" Pean EA 1
8. Forceps Tissue 5.5" LG EA 1
9. Scissors Blunt/Sharp EA 1
10. Knife General Surg EA 20
11. Case 7-1/2 x 4-12 x 2 ¾ EA 1
Pouch # 2
1. Battery Nonrec 1.5V EA 4
2. Stethoscope Adult sz EA 1
3. Case Sphygmomanometer EA 1
4. Sphygmomanometer EA 1
5. Blanket Light Weight EA 2
6. Pen Ball-Point Black EA 1
Pouch # 3
1. Hydrocortisone CRM 1OZ TU 4
2. Dibucaine Oint 1oz PG 2
3. Povidone IOD CLN 4 oz BT 1
4. Clotrimazole CRM 15 gr TU 2
5. Band ADH .75X3" EA 10
6. Adhesive Tape Surg 1" RL 1
7. Thermometer Clin Oral EA 2
8. Depressor Tongue 100s PG 0.2
9. First Aid Kit Eye DRS EA 2
Pouch # 4
1. Diphenhydramine Caps EA 1
2. Pseudoeph HCL Tabs EA 4
3. Atropine INJ 0.7ml EA 10
4. Acetaminophen Tabs BT 2
5. Ibuprofen Tabs BT 1
6. Diazepam INJ 2ml EA 5
7. Morphine Sulf INJ 10ml EA 5
8. Attapulgite Tabs PG 2
9. Calcium Carbonate Tabs BT 1
IV Bag Compartment
1. Ringer’s Inj 1000ml 12s EA 3
Large Compartment
1. Ringer’s INJ 500ml EA 4
2. Pad Nonadh 4.125x3.125 EA 12
3. Pad Pov-Iod Impreg EA 20
4. Intravenous INJ SE EA 7
5. Tourniquet Adult 14x1" EA 1
6. Splint Univ 36x4.5" EA 1
7. Catheter & Needle 14ga EA 8
8. Catheter & Needle 18ga EA 8
9. Disposal Container EA 2
10. Bag Prot cs 13x11x24" EA 1
Combat Medic Resupply Bag Closed
Outside Pocket # 1
1. Gauze 18x3" EA 3
2. Adhesive Tape Surg 1" RL 1
3. Dressing Chest Seal WD EA 2
4. Gloves Exam Large PR 1
5. Airway Pharyn 100mm EA 1
6. Airway Pharyn 80mm EA 1
Outside Pocket # 2
1. Sponge Surge 4x4" EA 8
2. Pad Cotton EA 1
3. Splint Univ 36x4.5" EA 1
4. First Aid Kit Eye DRS EA 1
Outside Pocket # 3
1. Dressing First Aid EA 6
2. Bandage Elastic 6"x4.5yd EA 1
Outside Pocket # 4
1. Bandage 37x37x52" EA 9
2. Dress FLD 11-3/4" EA 1
3. Dress FLD 7-1/2X8" EA 1
VaughnT
Member
See what happens when you get two doctors talking shop!!
All I can say is that more than half of the ensuing conversation sounds absolutely disgusting. I don't know what you're talking about, but I'm certain that I really don't want to know.
I could never be a doctor!
All I can say is that more than half of the ensuing conversation sounds absolutely disgusting. I don't know what you're talking about, but I'm certain that I really don't want to know.
I could never be a doctor!
Med 10
Member
Doc, in a nutshell, these are the major things I keep on hand. not counting the first aid related stuff like dressings, slings, etc.
My pharmaceuticals are fairly limited and directly related to family/loved one needs.
My wife has asthma: 2 aluminum D- O2 tanks with 2 regulators, 2 each nasal cannulas, N.R.B.'s and nebulizers, adult and pedi.
lots of 2.5mg albuterol, and solumedroll.
she is also allergic to bee stings: Epipen and multidose epi along with an assortment of needles and syringes.
if I have a line I may give Benedryl but hopefully the sub-cue Epi should suffice.
The rest of the drugs are mainly for diabetic/ D-50 and oral glucose/ Thiamine, and a few chest pain drugs that may buy a little time for the Pt such as 81mg asa, and sublingual nitro. The way I figure is I'm only one medic and If I run across anything serious then I'll use the best of my ability to help but any serious cardiac emergency stands little chance of survival without definitive hospital TX. Multifocal PVC's and non-specific CP I can treat with O2/ASPN/Nitro and buy some time to get to a facility, anything worse...................
Jump bag; pulse oximeter, adult and pedi B.P.cuff and stethoscope, Airway adjuncts, BVM, Combitube, 500ml sterile water, burn gel, etc.
Airway bag O2 tank with delivery devices both adult/pedi.
IV bag; 2/1000ml N.S.
1/1000ml R.L
2/500ml N.S.
1/100lm N.S. for Int flush or mixing meds.
4 select3 adjustable flow rate drip sets.
INT start kit; various caths in 14, 18, 20, and 22guages.
and of course the little alcoholpreps,touniquets,venoguards etc,
And less we forget: body substance isolation items and an OB kit.
This is not everything but its the main stuff.
This is getting boring Doc, lets talk about guns!
My pharmaceuticals are fairly limited and directly related to family/loved one needs.
My wife has asthma: 2 aluminum D- O2 tanks with 2 regulators, 2 each nasal cannulas, N.R.B.'s and nebulizers, adult and pedi.
lots of 2.5mg albuterol, and solumedroll.
she is also allergic to bee stings: Epipen and multidose epi along with an assortment of needles and syringes.
if I have a line I may give Benedryl but hopefully the sub-cue Epi should suffice.
The rest of the drugs are mainly for diabetic/ D-50 and oral glucose/ Thiamine, and a few chest pain drugs that may buy a little time for the Pt such as 81mg asa, and sublingual nitro. The way I figure is I'm only one medic and If I run across anything serious then I'll use the best of my ability to help but any serious cardiac emergency stands little chance of survival without definitive hospital TX. Multifocal PVC's and non-specific CP I can treat with O2/ASPN/Nitro and buy some time to get to a facility, anything worse...................
Jump bag; pulse oximeter, adult and pedi B.P.cuff and stethoscope, Airway adjuncts, BVM, Combitube, 500ml sterile water, burn gel, etc.
Airway bag O2 tank with delivery devices both adult/pedi.
IV bag; 2/1000ml N.S.
1/1000ml R.L
2/500ml N.S.
1/100lm N.S. for Int flush or mixing meds.
4 select3 adjustable flow rate drip sets.
INT start kit; various caths in 14, 18, 20, and 22guages.
and of course the little alcoholpreps,touniquets,venoguards etc,
And less we forget: body substance isolation items and an OB kit.
This is not everything but its the main stuff.
This is getting boring Doc, lets talk about guns!
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