@@magicmonkey8543 Why ask for specifics? The basics are already simple enough. He got fucked up enough where they couldn't stop the bleeding by applying primary pressure. Had to apply a tourniquet. He obviously stuck around to write this comment. The end.
dev insen relax my guy. If you need to put a TQ on in combat, then some crazy shit has happened. The guy just wants to know, kinda human nature to be curious. If the guy doesn’t wanna share then he doesn’t have to. Don’t knock a guy for asking.
@@s0ck167 I get where both of you are coming from although.. Speaking on the specifics traumatic events, like one enough to warrant the use of a tourniquet isn't really something that a good handful of vets won't want to talk about.
One time I fell on my ass and broke my tail bone, and then I did it again and refractured it a week later, and then I did it again a week after that. My tailbone was so broken and deformed that I had to use a rather large medical butt plug to keep it aligned while it healed. I still have to wear butt plug retainers to keep it straight to this day. I can’t recommend putting medical grade butt plugs in your IFACs enough. Really saved my ass.
Two items that I’d highly suggest are mylar blanket and benzoin tincture. Benzoin helps to make skin tacky, even when sweaty, so bandages stick better. Mylar blanket would be essential for a trauma kit because hypothermia is a major component in the trauma triad of death.
thoughts on the bivy sack style emergency blankets for use when rendering first aid for someones injury? (as opposed to just dealing with hypothermia prevention).
This is a really good basics video. The only thing I would like to add is that bullets are not the only threat on the battlefield. Blast injuries are much more common than bullet wounds in our current theaters of operation. I would highly recommend not keeping any life-saving equipment below the waist. If you were to step on an IED or a mine that tourniquet that you keep in your like pocket will not be there anymore. I unfortunately know this from experience. Remember, your first aid kit is not for you to use on someone else it's for someone else to use on you. Good places for tourniquet placement are on your plate carrier in the center of your chest, or in the shoulder pockets that most of our uniforms now have. Those locations are easily accessible and relatively safe from blasts. Just my two cents, if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Looks like it's been 4 years since your comment, but figure it can't hurt to ask anyway, from experience, Is there anything you would include that might otherwise be overlooked or incorrectly thought of as "unnecessary" ?
Little medical tip from an EMT. ABCs are king. Airway, breathing, circulation. Most common one, circulation, which is bleeding. You can stop most bleeds with direct pressure. You dont nessicarly need a bunch of different guazes and bandages. Guaze and tape do wonders. If you see blood coming from a bandage(I can't stress this enough), don't remove the bandage. Just apply more. If that doesn't work, slap on a tourny. If the bleed is squirting(unlike your girlfriend) and its in rhythm with the heart beat. It's the artery, slap that tourny on right away. But these are just basics, take a class and get real training
Airway isn’t important. Circulation is. I’ve seen folks hold their breath for 6 min, but not when their heart gotz no juice to pump. Deal with the bleeding first then worry about the airway.
Samuel Jardine we need to get these bandages of war off our streets! Nobody needs a bandage that can stem 800 bleeds per minute, it's just common sense!
LOL ever heard of JetDesertFox? Few years back he was at a major airsoft match held in an old industrial site. Injured himself by tripping on an old staircase and he sliced his shin pretty damn good. He didnt have an IFAK and had to try and close the wound with electrical tape. Nobody is safe.
Key Info: Ambi ability to get to your stuff, don't skimp on lifesaving gear and training Itemized list of key equipment from the video: 1 combat gauze (compressed with a hemostatic agent)1 Israeli trauma compression bandage/2 chest seals/1 collapsed lung decompression needle for Tension Pneumothorax (3.25 in 14 gauge needle with catheter)/ Naso Pharyngeal airway with lube tube/1 Casualty ID Card/Small amount of medical tape (waterproof)/ 2SOFT-T Wide or NAR CAT Tourniquets. This is lifesaving equipment, and you never know when you're gonna need it. Booboo kit: gauze pads, adhesive bandages in large and small(Butterfly), Surgiseal/superglue, triple antibiotic ointment, electrolyte mixes, burn gel, iodine+alcohol prep pads, moleskin, chap stick, antidiarrheals, antihistamines, and low level pain meds (Ibuprofen reduces swelling/inflammation and Tylenol is less harmful to organs). This is more commonly used over a long period of time, and inventory should be kept to ensure its green for missions.
As a medic, I never really cared what type of kit my guys had on them since the supplies I would use are from my kit. As long as I could quickly tear away their IFAK to reuse their supplies afterwards, I'd be happy. Thanks for the video!
Just went through our state free trauma course for first responders. The course was free, and you got a free trauma kit - the course/gear was funded through a fed grant regarding emergency/med inter-agency communications. May be worth googling if your state hospital offers something similar. The comms portion of the class was great as well. Their thoughts were, class being taught by trauma nurses/aircare emts where that they hate quick clot or any similar products, as it creates issues cleaning wounds during surgery. For the effectiveness, they say just pack the shit out of the wound with more gauze. Their perspective of course is trauma in conus, and body in surgery with in ~2.5 hours of pick up of a patient.
Good tips with experiences you have had in combat . On a civilian level a first aide kit is good but when you are alone depending on what you are doing I.e. chopping wood , using a chain saw or climbing trees the best things to always do . Always let someone know where you are going to be , when you are expected back but most important have your cell phone on you at all times . Your cell phone is your best first aide kit !
Using their own blood works as lube because nobody wants to carry lube lol. Honestly was scrolling expecting to see your comment. Great to see the guys you value for information
Does being the demonstration of the prostate exam by the female instructor at 300F1(18D) count ? I still cry myself to sleep sometimes and it’s been since 1994.
Learning to do those are nearly as traumatic. I'll never forget the anatomical model man saying, "Ok go ahead. It'll feel like a little heart." Glove or not, I couldn't pick my nose for a while knowing where my finger had been.
If your in a situation where getting shot of any other tramtic injury aspirin us not a good idea it thins the blood and will take it harder to stem the flow of blood
First aid kits are a first must have for anyone who shoots. You just never know, even the best slip up. Don’t care if ppl poke fun with why you have a first ad kit that is based off shooting. I saved a very close dear friend of mine when a fun day out shooting turned south in seconds. The debate is not weather or not it was an accidental discharge or a negligence discharge. The debate is care a first aid all the time with everything you need in it weather or not you know how to use it. The idea is someone close will know what to do. The fact that I had an IFAK on me that very faithful day, I was able to save his life. First aid is first extraction is second an just as important. Stay focused an stay calm, do your training on what you carry. Train train and train some more. IFAKS are a must.
For what it's worth, it's been my experience that the CAT is substantially easier to apply one handed than the SOFTT-W thanks to the windlass capture method.
I also have an IFAK on me while airsofting. Maybe shot wounds aren't that usual for airsoft, but deep cuts from shards, lacerations, broken bones open and closed, stabbing by branches or reinforcements trauma from falls out of great heights are absolute real dangers.
@@hometv2590 Naw man this IFAK should be everyday carry. Injuries can happen anywhere. While airsofting isn't inherently dangerous sure, but physical exercise and in outdoor environments can lead to *serious* injury.
@@bush2239 True shit, had a guy dislocate a knee and an ankle on a steep muddy hill before, luckily I haven't seen any worse personally, but I've heard of broken legs & stuff within my local community
If you’ve ever passed out during Combat Livesaver Class because you were poked for an IV...go ahead and hit that subscribe button. If you then pissed your pants because you couldn’t get to the latrine fast enough after the IV, go ahead and hit that bell button.
Fit'n Fire Or if you almost passed out from blood loss because your assigned battle buddy forgot to put the saline lock on the catheter before releasing the tourniquet and you had to watch your blood steadily flow out of your arm while calmly taking him through fixing it before you bled out.
Went in as a 91B, went to AIT as a 68W, Army made the change while I was in basic in '06 so we had to learn about every whiskey slot and why medical was lumped together now, my back hurts writing this comment.
I can't help but to binge watch you videos now. The best information in a quick to the point video that has a bit of humor to keep you engaged. KEEP THOSE LIPS PRETTY! with your little egg
Food savor vacuum seal... create your own kits. We took all the supplies required for an IV and placed it all inside the IV container bag, then resealed them. Saved space and made it easy to throw to someone in need, ready to go. No sesrching, day or night. The same can be applied to boo boo kits or IFAKs. Tear and use, then you can restock and reseal at home or in garrison. Zip lock bags work too...easily identify what you need to obtain.
I am not ex military but I spend alot of time out in the wilderness and Ive been carrying super glue in my kit for ages , learned it from carpet layers , theyre blades are sharp lol they carry it in their tool pouch and its amazing , works well
I was just packing my range bag. Looked at my sorry first aid kit and was thinking I needed to upgrade it. Thanks for posting this video right on time.
If you buy ANY medical equipment (ie decompression needle, NPA, OPA) make sure you understand that in the US you NEED a license issued by the state to use this equipment (EMT-P, EMT-B). If you are trying to help someone that may be injured from a negligent discharge in the thorax and you apply a chest seal and slam a needle thinking you’re trying to relieve pressure the state can sue you for causing harm. Regardless if the patient makes it or not. This pertains to my state, so in essence before you buy some gucci boo-boo kit make sure you A.) Know how to use said items or receive proper training -B.)Check local and state laws. Love the videos btw.
I have alpaca socks in all my kits. Kinda pricey, i know, however they are awesome! My medical kits are always evolving as i learn more. As always, great info!
Mike, I’d love to see a video on different types of camo patterns and which ones you like/prefer for different environments. You could even split it up into several videos based on seasonal camo (best winter camo, summer, spring, etc.) I think we’d all love to hear your opinions on the subject and what has worked for you.
Thanks for mentioning the training aspect! It’s critical that you not only know how to use anything you plan to carry but when to use it and when you shouldn’t use it. Something as apparently innocuous as a bandaid can cause problems for someone with a latex allergy. That’s an extreme example but it makes the point. If you feel you have to use a first aid kit it indicates that you already have a problem of some degree. You certainly don’t want to make things worse.
Love the videos! My .02 on socks, I 100% agree on wool socks, I personally find the Smartwool to be pretty unimpressive. I have not had a chance to try the Darn Tough however I've heard good things. I can say the best socks by far I've ever tried are from Dahlgren, as far as I'm concerned they are the Crye pants of the sock world. Highly recommend you try a pair. Stay safe.
Not military, but do often walk 20+ miles a day for work, I use wool socks but the best socks I have found are Fox River "Military" socks, they are a polyester blend but I have never even gotten a blister while wearing them. Highly recommend, as I comment on a 3 year old video.
Darn tough takes the cake for the best socks out there, not to mention they're American made, and they have an unlimited lifetime warranty. They're naturally antimicrobial, I've worn a few pairs for 7-9 days straight in heavy leather boots in the summer with no shower in between and my feet didn't even smell nearly as bad as they would have in tennis-shoes in cotton socks after only a day.
EOS!!! They remind me of EOTECH. I bet that's why you love them. My daughter got me hooked. Always have a good supply of lip stuff. I love having my Madison bandage sheers in my ifak too. They are good for cutting all sorts of stuff, including crayons for those Marines that have a hard time eating a whole crayon at once.
Good basics. I carry a slightly larger trauma kit to which I add: Trauma shears, scalpel, sharpie, penlight, Chem light, CPR barrier, RAT Tourniquet, Safety pins, IV start kit, gloves, roll gauze, sterile intrument tray w hemostats and 0 silk suture. Also 500ml NS and tubing seporately
I prefer Ace Wraps instead of Israeli. They are able to be used on neck, axillary, and inguinal wounds as well as the extremity wounds the Israeli bandage was made for. Also, as long as you practice with it and pull tight enough you can get the same amount of pressure. Just some thoughts from a medic. Love what you do. Keep doing it.
So glad I found your channel been needing this info. I wanted to join the forces but got caught up in life but I still have the urge to go thru training. Thank you for the info and your service.
This video really helps. I’m 16 and I would really like to take a basic first aid class sometime in the near future just in case something decides to go really bad with myself or someone else so I plan on carrying a first aid kit with me when I go on my voyages into the unknown world
I've seen the resurgence of blue force gear micros and other micro kits. I understand the popularity due to its slim design and ease of connecting to a battle belt. My only issue with the micro kit is its fitment to my belt and ease of retrieval. As a TCCC instructor I teach my students to be able to reach everything with both hands, especially a TQ. I prefer the Coyote Tactical Solutions STOMP pouch. It can fit a TQ on the exterior with full compliment of MARCH treatment gear for any casualty. This pouch also gives you and/or the medic a working pouch to work off of, which is a huge bonus. It can fit far more TCCC gear which is a great help for you and your team while still being a slim profile on your belt. Just some food for thought and other options some may consider
You probably don't read this but here are some tips from a Corpsman, 14 year inner city firefighter(so far), and a volunteer at the health lodge at boy scout camp(you would be surprised the shit we see). I am not sure how much you have seen but I know I have seen a shit ton of shot people in my day. 9 at once is about my record. Lots of gnarly stuff. Some bad burns too. I would almost completely ditch any type of tape and switch to Koban. Make sure you fold an edge well. When it gets smashed it is impossible to unroll unless you folded a side first. It doesn't matter if it is wet. It sticks to itself. You pull it tight and it acts as a compression bandage. Works as good on finger cuts as a gun shots to the gut. Work smarter, not harder. Tape doesn't stay for shit on blood soaked wounds. Nasal Air way is smart. Easier than an oral if they still have a gag reflex. Maybe use some of the triple antibiotic to lube it up first. Meat tenderizer is neat for extended stays in the back 40. Shit is amazing on stings and thorns. Next time you get stung try it and see. Just a tiny dash of it is all you need. That is just for personal consumption. It is good for playing cowboy at the range in a more extensive first air kit. For combat and high speed civilians I would keep it very simple. You aren't there to rehabilitate someone back to life. You are just mitigating damage until a higher level of care can take over. And, don't freak out. If something happens to someone else....sucks to be them. You are just trying to help. If it happens to you, freaking out isn't going to fix anything. Smarter is smoother, smoother is faster.
We had a Gunny back in 5th ANGLICO that would fill time in the day with IV drill and NPA therapy. There were some days where we would walk into the shop and it was just dudes in chairs with IV's, or guys on the floor getting their nasal passages violated. It was a good time.
I often carry a defluffed anime waifu pillow in my boo boo pouch, when out in the field I can just fill it with leaves and grass and then bam! better than melatonin for power naps. Makes me feel safe.
Jokes aside, that CLS course is some top notch stuff if you pay attention. Can't speak for everyone but my instructor knew his shit and was very engaging.
Bobo kit is awesome! I based on the first aid kits on the internet most people get shot more than they get a headache. I would love to see how you pack up your Bobo kit... Thanks for the time put into this!
Gypsy Nipsy How do you know that you’re still alive then? Sometimes I make myself bleed my own blood just to feel something so that I know I’m alive still.
Thick “Merino” wool socks usually from Australia seem to last forever, can be washed out in the field and when dry can be reused. I like to carry some anti fungal ointment when your situation doesn’t allow regular rotation of socks. I have taken two E.M.T. classes certified in one and two and the second certification emphasizes some emergency surgeries such as tracheotomies so those qualified should carry’s a small scalpel/ sterile rigid tracheal tubes and can save lives by opening airways for treating severe facial wounds which close off airways. These classes can not/should not be taken only once because techniques change and improve. You must return for constant re-training if you regularly travel in true combat scenarios, and treat life threatening wounds. I would add to your list of IFAK with a CPR shield to keep his/her blood from cross contaminating you and your patient, enough nitrile gloves so you can switch gloves before treating each patient. Speaking of Boo Boo kits “Minor wounds” should be first be cleansed with BZK antiseptic towelettes, benzodiazepine iodine solution, than Curad triple antibiotic gel and than covered with a non adherent dressing secured with a bandage or tape. I prefer individual packets of each for sterility. This procedure done after cleaning your paws first and gloving up. More serious bleeders require a non adherent dressing impregnated with a blood stopper compound, but I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir.
I post this on every IFAK video I remember to. If youre not in a warzone with people who have already been screened and denied over diabetes... you need glucose gel in your med kit. Glucose gel comes in packets with 15g of glucose. 15g of glucose is the suggested dosage for hypoglycemic diabetic shock. And gel (unlike tablets) can be administered to an unconscious patient. Add glucose gel packets to your med kit. You will be around more diabetics than GSWs anywhere outside the military.
Addition to boo boo kit: Small bottle of saline type eye drops. I can't tell you how many times people get things in their eyes and have to have it rinsed out.
Not a medic or military personnel but hanging around my College age friends... man when they get drunk I need more than a boo boo kit. That’s how I got the nickname Doc.
Ya man, there is a field IFAK, then a Urban IFAK. My urban one is full of pepto chewables, imodium, pepcid, day quil, sudafed, bandaids. Essentially all the stuff that people need after big greasy dinners, lots of booze, or sick in the office. LOL.
No kidding. Retracting the tongue manually on that guy who is turning blue after chugging the fifth of vodka is not how I prefer to be the life of the party. (Yes, I now know that's not how you're supposed to do it.).
LOL, I went through the combat life saver course (we called them combat life takers cause they had enough training to be dangerous). Just a piece of advice if you're a hard charger who's going to take the course. When you give each other IVs, get stuck first. I volunteered to give an IV first, everything went swimmingly. When it was my "partner's" turn, he screwed it all up. Kept missing the vein or going right through it. He kept saying under his breath, "Sorry", "Almost got it", "I can't fail this course", "One more try". I didn't saying anything even though it hurt like crazy. The instructor eventually noticed and stopped him. The next day it looked like I had a black egg under the skin in the joint of my elbow (FYI it's called a sub-dermal hematoma) .
YESS! i love super glue, my father is an EMT so i have easy access to the proper skin super glue. i keep one on me or in my vehicle always. i dropped a freshly sharpened lawn mower blade on my knuckles once an it cut down to the bone. Super glue just works and is fast and easy.
高恩太 no, no, so here was my plan..... knowing it was tuesday and that one of his glorious videos would post. I planned on pleasuring myself to one of the number of quality films on pornhub. And after reaching a glorious end I was going to cool off with the latest and greatest gear review from our lord and savior flannel wearing man, garand thumb.
Dude, sweet video, great to watch, direct, right to the point, informative, yet kept any of it from being dull. Wish more of the world or my neighbors were more like him, the world would be a better place... be prepared, get shit done, keep it practical, and just downright one cool human. Keep it up man, subscribed and looking forward to anything else ya got comin'.
I started keeping a GOOD med kit after I started playing Tarkov! I just had a small car kit but now I have all the things I know how to use.... Who else started putting together a first aid kit after playing Escape from Tarkov?
BROperatorTIME after getting my LTC, I took some basic combat medicine courses. Really changed my perspective. Now it's apart of my EDC in my work truck. Would rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.
FYI on TQ's. CAT tourniquettes are better for SELF aid because they are much easier to apply 1 handed to yourself. SOF-T Wide's are better for Buddy aid for a few reasons. Although the CAT's are great as well. Also, i highly recommend getting a Celox Applicator, which is highly effective in narrow, deep bleeds that you can't efficiently pack gauze deep enough into. I have seen them used first hand, and they absolutely work. And they work well. Highly recommend you look into getting one, they are amazing for what they are meant for.
I love super glue . Nearly cut the tip of a finger off when I was preparing broccoli when I worked as a line cook . Made a finger TQ with a rubber band. Left work and bought some SG and a 32oz andygator ( for pain ) . Barely even a scar on my finger now .
People seriously underestimate mole skin, Neosporin, wool socks, extra undies, and baby wipes. Everyone remembers to pack that extra mag, but without the things listed above you’re gonna be incredibly miserable. 😂 Also, make sure your med kit has poison ivy cream. Seriously one of those “better to have and not need” type of deals. ☠️
I like to set up my IFAK using the MARCH acronym Massive Hemorrhaging - TQs (I like to carry four. Two on kit, two in clothes) and Combat Gauze Airway - NPA Respiration - Chest Seals (I don't like to carry an NCD. I don't buy the 'better to have...' argument when the equipment literally makes an open chest wound. Let medical professionals diagnose and then pop me.) Circulation - ETB (If you're a cool guy and know all about Hex10 or whatever, then you know what to do. I just put ETB on hole and look for radial pulse.) Hypothermia - Mylar Blanket (It's like a 3 dollar item that weighs 1/2 ounce. No idea why it's so often overlooked. Also doubles as a survival item.)
Negligent discharges got me 3 kids
d3m1gawd LMAO!!!!!!
Haaaa
I'm at 5, and apparently it's hereditary, I'm 39 with 3 grand daughters lol
I just spit my coffee out all over my truck damnit lmfao
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I can vouch for the CAT tourniquet in combat. Highly effective. Saved my life!
What happened?
Glad your still here man!
@@magicmonkey8543 Why ask for specifics? The basics are already simple enough. He got fucked up enough where they couldn't stop the bleeding by applying primary pressure. Had to apply a tourniquet. He obviously stuck around to write this comment. The end.
dev insen relax my guy. If you need to put a TQ on in combat, then some crazy shit has happened. The guy just wants to know, kinda human nature to be curious. If the guy doesn’t wanna share then he doesn’t have to. Don’t knock a guy for asking.
@@s0ck167 I get where both of you are coming from although.. Speaking on the specifics traumatic events, like one enough to warrant the use of a tourniquet isn't really something that a good handful of vets won't want to talk about.
One time I fell on my ass and broke my tail bone, and then I did it again and refractured it a week later, and then I did it again a week after that. My tailbone was so broken and deformed that I had to use a rather large medical butt plug to keep it aligned while it healed. I still have to wear butt plug retainers to keep it straight to this day. I can’t recommend putting medical grade butt plugs in your IFACs enough. Really saved my ass.
I read that to the end. Well played good sir...
My God son, that's some funny shit!
This is best thing I ever read.
OMG! Made my day reading this:)
That is until you fart and shoot down the ISS...so butt plugs are a no go
Two items that I’d highly suggest are mylar blanket and benzoin tincture. Benzoin helps to make skin tacky, even when sweaty, so bandages stick better. Mylar blanket would be essential for a trauma kit because hypothermia is a major component in the trauma triad of death.
As a bonus, mylar blankets reflect IR radiation, meaning they're great for keeping your footprint small when used as shelter cover.
thoughts on the bivy sack style emergency blankets for use when rendering first aid for someones injury? (as opposed to just dealing with hypothermia prevention).
Right off the bat the most important thing is Multicam pattern pouches for your med kit. Doesnt even matter whats in it.
Multicam assault pack = best ifak
Is a pouch full of ibuprofen considered an IFAK?
The Watcher Ziploc?
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No, not unless you have some whiskey with it
You forgot the socks
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This is a really good basics video. The only thing I would like to add is that bullets are not the only threat on the battlefield. Blast injuries are much more common than bullet wounds in our current theaters of operation. I would highly recommend not keeping any life-saving equipment below the waist. If you were to step on an IED or a mine that tourniquet that you keep in your like pocket will not be there anymore. I unfortunately know this from experience. Remember, your first aid kit is not for you to use on someone else it's for someone else to use on you. Good places for tourniquet placement are on your plate carrier in the center of your chest, or in the shoulder pockets that most of our uniforms now have. Those locations are easily accessible and relatively safe from blasts. Just my two cents, if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Same thing I was thinking. Whole lot of good that ankle tourniquet is gonna do when you step on that toe popper
Can you give me a list of what I should have???
@@craigcrissman4651 to be fair, that ankle tourniquet is 1 of 4 he carries., in 3 different locations
Looks like it's been 4 years since your comment, but figure it can't hurt to ask anyway, from experience, Is there anything you would include that might otherwise be overlooked or incorrectly thought of as "unnecessary" ?
@@augustopinochet2495 Notepad and a pen.
Little medical tip from an EMT. ABCs are king. Airway, breathing, circulation. Most common one, circulation, which is bleeding. You can stop most bleeds with direct pressure. You dont nessicarly need a bunch of different guazes and bandages. Guaze and tape do wonders. If you see blood coming from a bandage(I can't stress this enough), don't remove the bandage. Just apply more. If that doesn't work, slap on a tourny. If the bleed is squirting(unlike your girlfriend) and its in rhythm with the heart beat. It's the artery, slap that tourny on right away. But these are just basics, take a class and get real training
"UNLIKE YOUR GIRLFRIEND"!!!!!!!!!??????
Relatable
Nah don't wait and see. U been shot in an appendage, apply tourniquet. Ask questions later
Airway isn’t important. Circulation is. I’ve seen folks hold their breath for 6 min, but not when their heart gotz no juice to pump. Deal with the bleeding first then worry about the airway.
Slaves marketed as EMTs often think and act as if a 1-10 pain scale exists outside of story.
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Tactical bandages...10 times the price of a regular bandage, but they’re tactical.
Bandages with M1913 picatinny rails and painted black?
@@cryo2156 That's an assault bandage
Samuel Jardine we need to get these bandages of war off our streets!
Nobody needs a bandage that can stem 800 bleeds per minute, it's just common sense!
Ban assault bandages lmao
Do they come in camo?
GARAND THUMB: Why should we have to carry a $200 IFAK; when all we do is stay in our mom's basement and go to airsoft matches?
Because it helps you look cool, and looking cool is the most important thing you can do.
LOL ever heard of JetDesertFox? Few years back he was at a major airsoft match held in an old industrial site. Injured himself by tripping on an old staircase and he sliced his shin pretty damn good. He didnt have an IFAK and had to try and close the wound with electrical tape.
Nobody is safe.
For when billy shoots his eye out
*insert clip of the dude that fell of a 2 storey building playing airsoft*
Because those things could put an eye out! Also. Zombies.
Key Info: Ambi ability to get to your stuff, don't skimp on lifesaving gear and training
Itemized list of key equipment from the video: 1 combat gauze (compressed with a hemostatic agent)1 Israeli trauma compression bandage/2 chest seals/1 collapsed lung decompression needle for Tension Pneumothorax (3.25 in 14 gauge needle with catheter)/ Naso Pharyngeal airway with lube tube/1 Casualty ID Card/Small amount of medical tape (waterproof)/ 2SOFT-T Wide or NAR CAT Tourniquets. This is lifesaving equipment, and you never know when you're gonna need it.
Booboo kit: gauze pads, adhesive bandages in large and small(Butterfly), Surgiseal/superglue, triple antibiotic ointment, electrolyte mixes, burn gel, iodine+alcohol prep pads, moleskin, chap stick, antidiarrheals, antihistamines, and low level pain meds (Ibuprofen reduces swelling/inflammation and Tylenol is less harmful to organs). This is more commonly used over a long period of time, and inventory should be kept to ensure its green for missions.
If you’ve ever needed a boo-boo pouch because you were crying in pain on the airsofting field, go ahead and hit that subscribe button.
Grimace427 I would if my mom didn’t pass away :(
ShootToMiss If you ever get punched in the face by an angry airsoft dad because you shot him more than once go ahead and hit that like button
Grimace427 thanks 🙏🏻
My milsim airsoft ifak saved me from the idiot who accidentally brought a real gun to the field and shot me
@@janbatallan a very believable story.
As a medic, I never really cared what type of kit my guys had on them since the supplies I would use are from my kit. As long as I could quickly tear away their IFAK to reuse their supplies afterwards, I'd be happy. Thanks for the video!
Plus one on the wool socks. 35 years working outside in Arizona in up to 122F temps wearing steel toe boots. Wool is the only way to go.
Slowly taking the flannel off...one button at a time.
Has that scar always been on your chest or did you burn yourself with an MRE heater?
really helped out when falling down the basement stairs with a plate full of bagel bites.
Just went through our state free trauma course for first responders. The course was free, and you got a free trauma kit - the course/gear was funded through a fed grant regarding emergency/med inter-agency communications. May be worth googling if your state hospital offers something similar. The comms portion of the class was great as well.
Their thoughts were, class being taught by trauma nurses/aircare emts where that they hate quick clot or any similar products, as it creates issues cleaning wounds during surgery. For the effectiveness, they say just pack the shit out of the wound with more gauze. Their perspective of course is trauma in conus, and body in surgery with in ~2.5 hours of pick up of a patient.
There can never be enough love for Darn Tough socks. Those things are live savers.
Do they make an IFAK pouch big enough for a 32 oz monster and a family sized Doritos bag?
just use the dead hooker bag
Pour 2x 32 oz Monster Rehabs in your 2 liter camelback. Saves space in your IFAK and isn't carbonated so it won't foam up.
It's called a butt pack.
@@cjmann742 not all hero's wear capes
Good tips with experiences you have had in combat . On a civilian level a first aide kit is good but when you are alone depending on what you are doing I.e. chopping wood , using a chain saw or climbing trees the best things to always do . Always let someone know where you are going to be , when you are expected back but most important have your cell phone on you at all times . Your cell phone is your best first aide kit !
NPA: Swallow, breathe, spit on it, repeat
should spit first...unless you paid extra.
Using their own blood works as lube because nobody wants to carry lube lol. Honestly was scrolling expecting to see your comment. Great to see the guys you value for information
And $20 is $20. 😈
....that's what she said
Hahahahahaha 😂😂
No bandage for a broken heart 💔
Tyrant fleshlight?
alcohol
Alcohol
But did you try multicam bandage?
Stay strong king
Does being the demonstration of the prostate exam by the female instructor at 300F1(18D) count ? I still cry myself to sleep sometimes and it’s been since 1994.
Learning to do those are nearly as traumatic. I'll never forget the anatomical model man saying, "Ok go ahead. It'll feel like a little heart." Glove or not, I couldn't pick my nose for a while knowing where my finger had been.
Brian the class had to do it to each other. I had at least a woman do it 👍🏻
If your in a situation where getting shot of any other tramtic injury aspirin us not a good idea it thins the blood and will take it harder to stem the flow of blood
Valhalla is my Heaven some people pay good money for that service
First aid kits are a first must have for anyone who shoots. You just never know, even the best slip up. Don’t care if ppl poke fun with why you have a first ad kit that is based off shooting. I saved a very close dear friend of mine when a fun day out shooting turned south in seconds. The debate is not weather or not it was an accidental discharge or a negligence discharge. The debate is care a first aid all the time with everything you need in it weather or not you know how to use it. The idea is someone close will know what to do. The fact that I had an IFAK on me that very faithful day, I was able to save his life. First aid is first extraction is second an just as important. Stay focused an stay calm, do your training on what you carry. Train train and train some more. IFAKS are a must.
For what it's worth, it's been my experience that the CAT is substantially easier to apply one handed than the SOFTT-W thanks to the windlass capture method.
The soft t wide has the same windlass capture method.
@@hometv2590 That’s the mark 4 version iirc. They didn’t have that in previous generations.
I also have an IFAK on me while airsofting.
Maybe shot wounds aren't that usual for airsoft, but deep cuts from shards, lacerations, broken bones open and closed, stabbing by branches or reinforcements trauma from falls out of great heights are absolute real dangers.
This is a joke.
You are why airsoft is so cringe.
@@hometv2590 Naw man this IFAK should be everyday carry. Injuries can happen anywhere. While airsofting isn't inherently dangerous sure, but physical exercise and in outdoor environments can lead to *serious* injury.
@@bush2239 True shit, had a guy dislocate a knee and an ankle on a steep muddy hill before, luckily I haven't seen any worse personally, but I've heard of broken legs & stuff within my local community
If you’ve ever passed out during Combat Livesaver Class because you were poked for an IV...go ahead and hit that subscribe button. If you then pissed your pants because you couldn’t get to the latrine fast enough after the IV, go ahead and hit that bell button.
Fit'n Fire Or if you almost passed out from blood loss because your assigned battle buddy forgot to put the saline lock on the catheter before releasing the tourniquet and you had to watch your blood steadily flow out of your arm while calmly taking him through fixing it before you bled out.
Your sarcasm/facetiousness is priceless, yet you give it for free.
I just carry a plastic bag full of aloe vera and a box of spongebob bandages.
What about dora bandages?
Don't forget the gummy bear vitamins.
I am a former 91b (yes im old) and also an RN that works in a Lvl 1 trauma center.....this vid is very very informative
Went in as a 91B, went to AIT as a 68W, Army made the change while I was in basic in '06 so we had to learn about every whiskey slot and why medical was lumped together now, my back hurts writing this comment.
I can't help but to binge watch you videos now. The best information in a quick to the point video that has a bit of humor to keep you engaged. KEEP THOSE LIPS PRETTY! with your little egg
Garand Thumb do you think you could do an in-depth video on communications equipment? From earpiece to headsets, and regular mics to throat mics?
Everyone wants to pewpew but nobody wants to train medical! #medicool
tactical veterinarian TRUE
As a former EMT I put a lot of time in medical training
Everyone wants to pewpew but nobody wants to treat the boo boo. 😂
IDK I feel like plenty of people are interested in training tccc type stuff.
#prostateexams
A hot load of knowledge is just what I need in the morning
Food savor vacuum seal... create your own kits. We took all the supplies required for an IV and placed it all inside the IV container bag, then resealed them. Saved space and made it easy to throw to someone in need, ready to go. No sesrching, day or night. The same can be applied to boo boo kits or IFAKs. Tear and use, then you can restock and reseal at home or in garrison. Zip lock bags work too...easily identify what you need to obtain.
“So when you pull it out, you get a nice little package, and from there, you can get what you need”
Tell me more, daddy
But say it like Barry White.
I am not ex military but I spend alot of time out in the wilderness and Ive been carrying super glue in my kit for ages , learned it from carpet layers , theyre blades are sharp lol they carry it in their tool pouch and its amazing , works well
I was just packing my range bag. Looked at my sorry first aid kit and was thinking I needed to upgrade it. Thanks for posting this video right on time.
If you buy ANY medical equipment (ie decompression needle, NPA, OPA) make sure you understand that in the US you NEED a license issued by the state to use this equipment (EMT-P, EMT-B). If you are trying to help someone that may be injured from a negligent discharge in the thorax and you apply a chest seal and slam a needle thinking you’re trying to relieve pressure the state can sue you for causing harm. Regardless if the patient makes it or not. This pertains to my state, so in essence before you buy some gucci boo-boo kit make sure you A.) Know how to use said items or receive proper training -B.)Check local and state laws. Love the videos btw.
I have alpaca socks in all my kits. Kinda pricey, i know, however they are awesome! My medical kits are always evolving as i learn more. As always, great info!
Silver sulfate antimicrobial dressings really help with burns. They're very compact.
Switch to double antibiotic. Neomycin allergy is on the rise. I highly recommend using simple bacitracin or a double. Great video!
Mike, I’d love to see a video on different types of camo patterns and which ones you like/prefer for different environments. You could even split it up into several videos based on seasonal camo (best winter camo, summer, spring, etc.) I think we’d all love to hear your opinions on the subject and what has worked for you.
If I had a dollar for every link in your description, I would have $29.
Thanks for mentioning the training aspect! It’s critical that you not only know how to use anything you plan to carry but when to use it and when you shouldn’t use it. Something as apparently innocuous as a bandaid can cause problems for someone with a latex allergy. That’s an extreme example but it makes the point. If you feel you have to use a first aid kit it indicates that you already have a problem of some degree. You certainly don’t want to make things worse.
Love the videos! My .02 on socks, I 100% agree on wool socks, I personally find the Smartwool to be pretty unimpressive. I have not had a chance to try the Darn Tough however I've heard good things. I can say the best socks by far I've ever tried are from Dahlgren, as far as I'm concerned they are the Crye pants of the sock world. Highly recommend you try a pair.
Stay safe.
Not military, but do often walk 20+ miles a day for work, I use wool socks but the best socks I have found are Fox River "Military" socks, they are a polyester blend but I have never even gotten a blister while wearing them. Highly recommend, as I comment on a 3 year old video.
20 plus miles a day huh?
I don't believe it.
Darn tough takes the cake for the best socks out there, not to mention they're American made, and they have an unlimited lifetime warranty. They're naturally antimicrobial, I've worn a few pairs for 7-9 days straight in heavy leather boots in the summer with no shower in between and my feet didn't even smell nearly as bad as they would have in tennis-shoes in cotton socks after only a day.
EOS!!! They remind me of EOTECH. I bet that's why you love them. My daughter got me hooked. Always have a good supply of lip stuff. I love having my Madison bandage sheers in my ifak too. They are good for cutting all sorts of stuff, including crayons for those Marines that have a hard time eating a whole crayon at once.
Good basics. I carry a slightly larger trauma kit to which I add: Trauma shears, scalpel, sharpie, penlight, Chem light, CPR barrier, RAT Tourniquet, Safety pins, IV start kit, gloves, roll gauze, sterile intrument tray w hemostats and 0 silk suture. Also 500ml NS and tubing seporately
Where are the crayons for when I get hungry???
In each of your sleeve pockets you should have your standard issue six pack of crayons
He isn't a Marine. A Marine would definetly have crayons though.
Aaand that's why i don't let my brother near the art and crafts section of Walmart 😁
mcchicken with no tomatoes typically in the mre but if it doesn’t have one have your mom pack you some before you leave
I prefer Ace Wraps instead of Israeli. They are able to be used on neck, axillary, and inguinal wounds as well as the extremity wounds the Israeli bandage was made for. Also, as long as you practice with it and pull tight enough you can get the same amount of pressure. Just some thoughts from a medic. Love what you do. Keep doing it.
And remember thick thighs save lives Senpai
Serous note, get training it's cheap even to take a red cross training you could save a life
So glad I found your channel been needing this info. I wanted to join the forces but got caught up in life but I still have the urge to go thru training. Thank you for the info and your service.
This video really helps. I’m 16 and I would really like to take a basic first aid class sometime in the near future just in case something decides to go really bad with myself or someone else so I plan on carrying a first aid kit with me when I go on my voyages into the unknown world
I've seen the resurgence of blue force gear micros and other micro kits. I understand the popularity due to its slim design and ease of connecting to a battle belt. My only issue with the micro kit is its fitment to my belt and ease of retrieval. As a TCCC instructor I teach my students to be able to reach everything with both hands, especially a TQ. I prefer the Coyote Tactical Solutions STOMP pouch. It can fit a TQ on the exterior with full compliment of MARCH treatment gear for any casualty. This pouch also gives you and/or the medic a working pouch to work off of, which is a huge bonus. It can fit far more TCCC gear which is a great help for you and your team while still being a slim profile on your belt. Just some food for thought and other options some may consider
The Garand Thumb post credits scenes are getting more and more useful..
You probably don't read this but here are some tips from a Corpsman, 14 year inner city firefighter(so far), and a volunteer at the health lodge at boy scout camp(you would be surprised the shit we see). I am not sure how much you have seen but I know I have seen a shit ton of shot people in my day. 9 at once is about my record. Lots of gnarly stuff. Some bad burns too. I would almost completely ditch any type of tape and switch to Koban. Make sure you fold an edge well. When it gets smashed it is impossible to unroll unless you folded a side first. It doesn't matter if it is wet. It sticks to itself. You pull it tight and it acts as a compression bandage. Works as good on finger cuts as a gun shots to the gut. Work smarter, not harder. Tape doesn't stay for shit on blood soaked wounds.
Nasal Air way is smart. Easier than an oral if they still have a gag reflex. Maybe use some of the triple antibiotic to lube it up first.
Meat tenderizer is neat for extended stays in the back 40. Shit is amazing on stings and thorns. Next time you get stung try it and see. Just a tiny dash of it is all you need. That is just for personal consumption. It is good for playing cowboy at the range in a more extensive first air kit.
For combat and high speed civilians I would keep it very simple. You aren't there to rehabilitate someone back to life. You are just mitigating damage until a higher level of care can take over. And, don't freak out. If something happens to someone else....sucks to be them. You are just trying to help. If it happens to you, freaking out isn't going to fix anything. Smarter is smoother, smoother is faster.
Worth mentioning that Vetbond is chemically the same as the dermabond used in the hospitals and is way easier to get.
Love it when I get an InrangeTV
and Garand Thumb upload within minutes of each other.
Will it fix my relationship with my dad though?
The Illinois Airsofter this made me laugh
Hahaha!
The Illinois Airsofter maybe if you rub the triple AB ointment on his junk .......
erics vision Alright sir this is a Christian comment section I'm gonna have to ask you to leave.
NO! Damned flat-lander.
We had a Gunny back in 5th ANGLICO that would fill time in the day with IV drill and NPA therapy. There were some days where we would walk into the shop and it was just dudes in chairs with IV's, or guys on the floor getting their nasal passages violated. It was a good time.
I often carry a defluffed anime waifu pillow in my boo boo pouch, when out in the field I can just fill it with leaves and grass and then bam! better than melatonin for power naps. Makes me feel safe.
Jokes aside, that CLS course is some top notch stuff if you pay attention. Can't speak for everyone but my instructor knew his shit and was very engaging.
You should do a video on the basics of having a sick jawline or great hair
will do
Garand Thumb bruh bet
Bobo kit is awesome! I based on the first aid kits on the internet most people get shot more than they get a headache. I would love to see how you pack up your Bobo kit... Thanks for the time put into this!
Nobody makes me bleed my own blood
Gypsy Nipsy
How do you know that you’re still alive then? Sometimes I make myself bleed my own blood just to feel something so that I know I’m alive still.
So then why are you bleeding 😉
Nice, Dodgeball reference.
Thick “Merino” wool socks usually from Australia seem to last forever, can be washed out in the field and when dry can be reused. I like to carry some anti fungal ointment when your situation doesn’t allow regular rotation of socks.
I have taken two E.M.T. classes certified in one and two and the second certification emphasizes some emergency surgeries such as tracheotomies so those qualified should carry’s a small scalpel/ sterile rigid tracheal tubes and can save lives by opening airways for treating severe facial wounds which close off airways. These classes can not/should not be taken only once because techniques change and improve. You must return for constant re-training if you regularly travel in true combat scenarios, and treat life threatening wounds.
I would add to your list of IFAK with a CPR shield to keep his/her blood from cross contaminating you and your patient, enough nitrile gloves so you can switch gloves before treating each patient. Speaking of Boo Boo kits “Minor wounds” should be first be cleansed with BZK antiseptic towelettes, benzodiazepine iodine solution, than Curad triple antibiotic gel and than covered with a non adherent dressing secured with a bandage or tape. I prefer individual packets of each for sterility. This procedure done after cleaning your paws first and gloving up. More serious bleeders require a non adherent dressing impregnated with a blood stopper compound, but I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir.
I post this on every IFAK video I remember to.
If youre not in a warzone with people who have already been screened and denied over diabetes... you need glucose gel in your med kit.
Glucose gel comes in packets with 15g of glucose. 15g of glucose is the suggested dosage for hypoglycemic diabetic shock. And gel (unlike tablets) can be administered to an unconscious patient.
Add glucose gel packets to your med kit. You will be around more diabetics than GSWs anywhere outside the military.
Addition to boo boo kit: Small bottle of saline type eye drops. I can't tell you how many times people get things in their eyes and have to have it rinsed out.
bottle of water works too
A certified cpr class is a must.
Not a medic or military personnel but hanging around my College age friends... man when they get drunk I need more than a boo boo kit. That’s how I got the nickname Doc.
Ya man, there is a field IFAK, then a Urban IFAK. My urban one is full of pepto chewables, imodium, pepcid, day quil, sudafed, bandaids. Essentially all the stuff that people need after big greasy dinners, lots of booze, or sick in the office. LOL.
No kidding. Retracting the tongue manually on that guy who is turning blue after chugging the fifth of vodka is not how I prefer to be the life of the party. (Yes, I now know that's not how you're supposed to do it.).
LOL, I went through the combat life saver course (we called them combat life takers cause they had enough training to be dangerous). Just a piece of advice if you're a hard charger who's going to take the course. When you give each other IVs, get stuck first. I volunteered to give an IV first, everything went swimmingly. When it was my "partner's" turn, he screwed it all up. Kept missing the vein or going right through it. He kept saying under his breath, "Sorry", "Almost got it", "I can't fail this course", "One more try". I didn't saying anything even though it hurt like crazy. The instructor eventually noticed and stopped him. The next day it looked like I had a black egg under the skin in the joint of my elbow (FYI it's called a sub-dermal hematoma) .
Should my IFAK have this much KY in it?
Absolutely not.... It should have more...
No KY....use axle grease
Just a spoonful of KY helps the NPA go down. Actually, you don't really need a spoonful.
You might find Dude Lube more suitable for your needs.
YESS! i love super glue, my father is an EMT so i have easy access to the proper skin super glue. i keep one on me or in my vehicle always. i dropped a freshly sharpened lawn mower blade on my knuckles once an it cut down to the bone. Super glue just works and is fast and easy.
Why isnt this on pornhub.....
高恩太 no, no, so here was my plan..... knowing it was tuesday and that one of his glorious videos would post. I planned on pleasuring myself to one of the number of quality films on pornhub. And after reaching a glorious end I was going to cool off with the latest and greatest gear review from our lord and savior flannel wearing man, garand thumb.
Wet Walrus because I can beat off without having to clear my browser history.
Tacticool opsec👍
I've been thinking about adding a IFA kit to my belt and when I woke up this was the first video i saw. Just ordered it....thanks for the info.
Combat lightsaber course? Garand Thumb is a Jedi confirmed?
Just Started watching this guy today. I am 4 hours dep and still going. Good Videos
RAH
Fun fact: cayenne pepper is a good clotter!! I have some divied up in packs in my IFAK right next to my liquid skin!
Rob Hodge ............ow....
高恩太 Nah. Doesn't affect wounds the same way it affects your taste buds.
:)
Wonder how this was discovered
Yeah i learned this too when I was younger, my dad always did this whenever I got a cut or something! Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
Good stuff. Don’t know why people thumbs downed but good informative video for people to are unaware about first aid kits.
Great video, as usual, but holy crap! I've been subscribed since about 8 thousand, and now 171k! Great job!!
Dude, sweet video, great to watch, direct, right to the point, informative, yet kept any of it from being dull.
Wish more of the world or my neighbors were more like him, the world would be a better place... be prepared, get shit done, keep it practical, and just downright one cool human.
Keep it up man, subscribed and looking forward to anything else ya got comin'.
Cyanoacrylate for the win!
Still usefull 5 years later !
At least you know you won’t have to do a video on STDs with your viewers.
Man Sh!t 😂😂😂
I started keeping a GOOD med kit after I started playing Tarkov! I just had a small car kit but now I have all the things I know how to use.... Who else started putting together a first aid kit after playing Escape from Tarkov?
*bUt tHeReS nO gUn sHoOtInG oN tHiS vIdEo mEh!*
This is where everyone should start before they even think about carrying a gun.
BROperatorTIME after getting my LTC, I took some basic combat medicine courses. Really changed my perspective. Now it's apart of my EDC in my work truck. Would rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.
CrazyHorseMusX amen, sir. Amen.
Donald Trump well, you're the president.. so...
BROperatorTIME
Damn straight.
@ArmchairWarrior no
I have used super glue to close several stitch worth wounds, on the ship, dredge and tow boat. I keep several bottles at all time. Sniffs good too
I swear by the Darn Tough socks.
FYI on TQ's.
CAT tourniquettes are better for SELF aid because they are much easier to apply 1 handed to yourself.
SOF-T Wide's are better for Buddy aid for a few reasons. Although the CAT's are great as well.
Also, i highly recommend getting a Celox Applicator, which is highly effective in narrow, deep bleeds that you can't efficiently pack gauze deep enough into. I have seen them used first hand, and they absolutely work. And they work well. Highly recommend you look into getting one, they are amazing for what they are meant for.
Cant go wrong with a CAT or SOF-T. But the CAT takes the edge IMO. Mostly due to the windlass system
CAT is best for self-aid due to being able to apply 1 handed much easier.. The SOF-T is better for buddy-aid.
Wool socks, even on duty in July/August they are a savior
"Im not a medical professional"
Didn't you go to medical school????????????
Karim Fernandez physical therapy that is though.
I dont practice medicine though
Talk about modesty...
Garand Thumb
Did your flannel not increase your medical to 100
Garand Thumb If you finished it and have the degree...you're a medical professional
Seeing this video on my notifications is gonna be the best thing that happens to me all day, and its 8:30AM
Good, now I'll be ready for the paper cuts I get at the office.
I love super glue . Nearly cut the tip of a finger off when I was preparing broccoli when I worked as a line cook . Made a finger TQ with a rubber band. Left work and bought some SG and a 32oz andygator ( for pain ) . Barely even a scar on my finger now .
Even while dying remember rule #1. Always look cool
Been running the North American Rescue Eagle IFAK for a while now, I dig it
People seriously underestimate mole skin, Neosporin, wool socks, extra undies, and baby wipes. Everyone remembers to pack that extra mag, but without the things listed above you’re gonna be incredibly miserable. 😂
Also, make sure your med kit has poison ivy cream. Seriously one of those “better to have and not need” type of deals. ☠️
I like to set up my IFAK using the MARCH acronym
Massive Hemorrhaging - TQs (I like to carry four. Two on kit, two in clothes) and Combat Gauze
Airway - NPA
Respiration - Chest Seals (I don't like to carry an NCD. I don't buy the 'better to have...' argument when the equipment literally makes an open chest wound. Let medical professionals diagnose and then pop me.)
Circulation - ETB (If you're a cool guy and know all about Hex10 or whatever, then you know what to do. I just put ETB on hole and look for radial pulse.)
Hypothermia - Mylar Blanket (It's like a 3 dollar item that weighs 1/2 ounce. No idea why it's so often overlooked. Also doubles as a survival item.)