Part 3 of 5 //////////////////// My experiences in the outdoors led me to my Level 2 First Aid Kit concept. More capable in depth and breadth than my also-reviewed “Level 1″ First Aid Kit, my Level 2 kit will weigh more and be bulkier but can better handle medium medical emergencies. The kit shown focuses on capabilities in ROL (Rule of Law) situations where the priority is to stabilize the patient and effect transport to better facilities and care (when necessary). In group or vehicular outings, the increase in weight and size of the Level 2 makes the extra capabilities more do-able. Similar to the Level 1, this kit still has an emphasis on stemming blood loss, disinfecting, pain stoppage, wound dressing, and bandage exchange. Size and weight are still players in this 5 lb kit and I don’t achieve the capabilities of Level 3 or Paramedic-level lifesaving kit. As I say in the vid, that type of kit requires medical training and its use comes with extra liability and concerns as a first responder. However I have the Level 2 kit shown has handled my encountered medical situations adequately and absolutely blows away any other kits I’ve encountered along this POU. Components of the kit and the foundational “Nutnfancy” philosophies involved are explained. An annotated list of my typical Level 2 Kit may be forthcoming (another project!). Compared to even a quality first aid kit, like ones from Adventure Medical Kits this version has more depth ie multiples of common use items …
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I had a friend who cut himself on a broken glass bottle in the bush. It was a 4 inch gash (fairly clean) on his knee. We were 2 days HARD portage out from civilization. He stitched himself up with a sterilized needle and fishing line. We continued the trip with out incident. When we got back and went to a hospital the doctor was amazed at the stitching job. He left it in. His scar is almost invisible now.
Stitching up his wound was helped by access to a pair of needle nose pliers.
Cortisone, Nitrosoray and Asthmaspray would be usefull imo.
Versatile and light weight..
black hawk down is one of my all time favorites very good example nutn
melaleuca is pronounced ‘meh-la-loo-ka”.
also has non-topical medical uses
Clear tape over writing works well for labels.
With the steri-strips, you can also help them adhere by putting benzoin tincture on the intact skin before placing the steri-strip. Medical professionals do it all the time. Works with moleskin, too, to treat blisters. Just put the benzoin around the edges to help the moleskin stay in place and not slip around as you walk. Great series.
Blackhawks website I believe atleast thats the company its $44.99
Were did you get the medic bag?
the blade is a no 11 scalpel blade. it takes different blades than an Xacto knife. i find the no 10 works best but there are kits that have 4 diferent blades and a handle. they cost between $10-20.
Another idea for bag labels is to turn the bag inside out and with a sharpie write backwards and then turn it back.
Won’t work for everything but will work in a pinch and won’t wear off as fast.
I cut open my knee in Brazil pretty badly 10 years ago (took a chunk down to the bone). Some rough patch-up work and stitching was done “in country”, but after we got back to the States, they used the SteriStrips.
Worked pretty well considering it was a wide cut and it was right on the joint, movin’ and whatnot. After a while they fall off on their own, but they served the purpose adequately. Now all that’s left is a big ugly scar, but the Docs did something right cuz the knee’s fine.
hey nutnfancy the scaple looks like it usea a X-acto blade you might be able to switch out the blade with others so you don’t always have to buy new ones.
yes
the best tweezers i’ve ever seen are “Tweezerman” brand. they have full sized flat nosed tweezers, sharp tweezers, and i believe a travel pair that break down or are small or something. great tweezer brand. look in a cosmetic store or something to find them.
That’s cool. There is a TON of info in there. I’ve watched them several times myself and still have trouble remember it all. And he has had some good updates and advice from fellow TNPr’s about additions to his first aid kits.– Veri (Nutn’s sister)
Hmm, just seem the next part, where you discuss QuikClot, that’ll teach me to jump in before hearing the whole series!
There’s a product called QuikClot which is ace for promoting rapid coagulation and stopping bleeds. Great stuff, and no I’m not on commission!
I have found that the non-stick gauzes work great on minor mouth injuries (busted lips, etc), especially on small children. They don’t stick and pull like a gauze or sponge. Just my experience. Thanks for these videos – they are getting me thinking about ways to better my own systems!
dude kershaw that is one of my favorite brands of knife manufactures my dad actually programs there computers at one of there factorys
Hemostats for suture tying too.
once again, thanks!
bought a kershaw a few months back and after watching tons of your vids, i haven’t seen you mention it, saw you with one today and totally relieved me lol. Glad I didn’t waste my Money!!! Also picked up a surefire 6p LED last week and have a fenix LD20 coming in the mail and bought it because you recommended it!!
As Always, Thanks NutnFancy!!!!!
nutnkinky, lol
the magnifying-glass is also a decent emergency fire-starting option when the sun is shining
what about …. i think its called dermabond?