I would recommend a proper tourniquet that turnock it is good for slight wounds and showing vans for Ivy and other type of access that won't stop a main arterial bleed it's something you should look into
Hi, the kits look great. I’ve been trying to put together our own light but comprehensive FAK for hiking. I’m not an expert in backcountry trauma first aid, but I have been watching a few videos and doing some research on Australian first aid sites....just wondering about your tourniquet. To my knowledge that looks like a phlebotomy tourniquet and I don’t think it would be adequate if it was required for life threatening trauma...if that’s what it’s there for. I think a windlass tourniquet is the most recommended type, but there are other types of arterial tourniquets. As I said though, I’m not an expert in this area.
I'm no expert either, I just went with his kit as it seemed pretty comprehensive and I have to trust that there will be enough of the right stuff there if we ever need it. From memory I think the tourniquet is one we added as an after thought to the kit. Yes it is only a phlebotomy tourniquet. In an emergency I guess a wide bandage and a stick would do the job in the absence of a proper windlass tourniquet. Might not be a bad idea to get the proper thing though so I will check that out.
@@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen yes, I’ve had a look at how to improvise a windlass tourniquet...came to a similar conclusion as you. It’s hard to know if buying and carrying a dedicated one is worth it, especially when you hope to never need to use it. I guess it depends on what kind of activities you are doing, and the likelihood of anyone sustaining injuries requiring the use of an arterial tourniquet. I believe in Australia the advice it that it’s a last resort, where direct pressure has failed to stop the bleeding. But American sites stress if you leave the decision too late, it’s often too late. Also I understand training in it’s use is recommended as it can do more harm than good. Hard to know what to do...
Do you carry a first aid kit when travelling? What other sort of safety gear do you carry along on trips?
I would recommend a proper tourniquet that turnock it is good for slight wounds and showing vans for Ivy and other type of access that won't stop a main arterial bleed it's something you should look into
Will do.
they make some good stuff with good variaty. nice to see inside
Possibly a EpiPen
Just bought 1 of each of these. Seems like good kits.
We are very happy with them.
Hi, the kits look great. I’ve been trying to put together our own light but comprehensive FAK for hiking. I’m not an expert in backcountry trauma first aid, but I have been watching a few videos and doing some research on Australian first aid sites....just wondering about your tourniquet. To my knowledge that looks like a phlebotomy tourniquet and I don’t think it would be adequate if it was required for life threatening trauma...if that’s what it’s there for. I think a windlass tourniquet is the most recommended type, but there are other types of arterial tourniquets. As I said though, I’m not an expert in this area.
I'm no expert either, I just went with his kit as it seemed pretty comprehensive and I have to trust that there will be enough of the right stuff there if we ever need it. From memory I think the tourniquet is one we added as an after thought to the kit. Yes it is only a phlebotomy tourniquet. In an emergency I guess a wide bandage and a stick would do the job in the absence of a proper windlass tourniquet. Might not be a bad idea to get the proper thing though so I will check that out.
@@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen yes, I’ve had a look at how to improvise a windlass tourniquet...came to a similar conclusion as you. It’s hard to know if buying and carrying a dedicated one is worth it, especially when you hope to never need to use it. I guess it depends on what kind of activities you are doing, and the likelihood of anyone sustaining injuries requiring the use of an arterial tourniquet. I believe in Australia the advice it that it’s a last resort, where direct pressure has failed to stop the bleeding. But American sites stress if you leave the decision too late, it’s often too late. Also I understand training in it’s use is recommended as it can do more harm than good. Hard to know what to do...
I also take a cup of cement
I think that one needs a bit more detail :)
You will need more than a cupfull to Harden Up!