SnoBall Preparations?

[carlschmarl2]

So I am planning on upgrading my small first aid kit to a larger backpack style kit that is a little more inclusive. Anyone got recommendations on a particular kit?

I keep a stomp medical kit in the backseat at all times. I would highly recommend it but it comes with a hefty price tag. I have added a few things that I like to carry but other than that it comes with anything and everything you'll probably need.

@t_j

What is your training level like? Do you plan on getting advanced lifesaving training? These kits won't do you any good unless you know how to use them.

Secondly, what kinds of injuries are you planning on treating? Sucking chest wounds, head trauma, crush injuries, broken bones, etc?

We receive a very basic "combat lifesaving" course through work, and that is barely enough to plug a hole until EMS shows.

I carry a small kit from DARK Angel, but that's more for GSW's and saving my partner's life or mine own: D.A.R.K., Complete Kit, (MIL-SPEC)--Black

Other guys carry Chinook Kits: EPMK - Level 4 | www.chinookmed.com

I would build my own with some of the basics:

Hemostatic: (QuikClot/Celox)
Chest Seals: Halo
Burn Dressings
Gauze/Bandages of various sizes
CAT
Emergency/Space Blanket
Military Splits
Neck Collar
Israeli Bandage/Pressure Dressings
PPE/CPR Mask
Lifesaving/Med Book
Plus all the basic First-Aid/CPR supplies

 

[Deleted member 12951]

I am dead if anything happens, all I carry is a Johnson & Johnson first aid kit that I got at Walmart

My wife is an RN though.....

 

[Rookie]

@t_j



What is your training level like? Do you plan on getting advanced lifesaving training? These kits won't do you any good unless you know how to use them.



Secondly, what kinds of injuries are you planning on treating? Sucking chest wounds, head trauma, crush injuries, broken bones, etc?



We receive a very basic "combat lifesaving" course through work, and that is barely enough to plug a hole until EMS shows.



I carry a small kit from DARK Angel, but that's more for GSW's and saving my partner's life or mine own: D.A.R.K., Complete Kit, (MIL-SPEC)--Black



Other guys carry Chinook Kits: EPMK - Level 4 | www.chinookmed.com



I would build my own with some of the basics:



Hemostatic: (QuikClot/Celox)

Chest Seals: Halo

Burn Dressings

Gauze/Bandages of various sizes

CAT

Emergency/Space Blanket

Military Splits

Neck Collar

Israeli Bandage/Pressure Dressings

PPE/CPR Mask

Lifesaving/Med Book

Plus all the basic First-Aid/CPR supplies

That is a very good point. The first aid kit won't save someone, you will. I have received extensive first responder and casualty care training, primarily for triage and treatment scenarios within a mass casualty situation. The stomp kit has all but a few items I wanted but for a much lower cost than piecing it together. For something basic you're almost better off buying exactly what you want and organizing it in a bag.

 

[SilentShooter]

Its been a while since I have done any medical or first aid training so other than the basics I am hoping someone else is nearby with the needed skills. I try and keep a first responders bag with all the basics and add in a few extras such as combat gauze/celox z fold, quality Tourniquet, and such.

 

[t_j]

What is your training level like? Do you plan on getting advanced lifesaving training? These kits won't do you any good unless you know how to use them.

Secondly, what kinds of injuries are you planning on treating? Sucking chest wounds, head trauma, crush injuries, broken bones, etc?

We receive a very basic "combat lifesaving" course through work, and that is barely enough to plug a hole until EMS shows.

I carry a small kit from DARK Angel, but that's more for GSW's and saving my partner's life or mine own: D.A.R.K., Complete Kit, (MIL-SPEC)--Black

Other guys carry Chinook Kits: EPMK - Level 4 | www.chinookmed.com

I would build my own with some of the basics:

Hemostatic: (QuikClot/Celox)
Chest Seals: Halo
Burn Dressings
Gauze/Bandages of various sizes
CAT
Emergency/Space Blanket
Military Splits
Neck Collar
Israeli Bandage/Pressure Dressings
PPE/CPR Mask
Lifesaving/Med Book
Plus all the basic First-Aid/CPR supplies

My training was fairly in depth, but very out of date (pre aed), I plan on taking a refresher before the trip, and I'm waiting to hear back on a more advanced course offered by the city for free as part of their CERT program.

I guess my requirement is a pack big enough to deal with more than one person getting injured, dealing with moderate level injuries.

 

[Wilson]

I have a hangnail help

 

[SilentShooter]

I have a hangnail help

just cut off the finger and apply bandage...

 

[BigBlueBalls]

All this talk of saving people from dieing on the snoball trip makes it seem very unsafe, the only real medical training that i forsee being used is pumping a stomach from alcohol poisoning. This trip isnt the safest as intentionally driving in winter conditions is inherently dangerous, and if you aren't healthy you shouldn't be putting yourself in a predicament of being in the middle of nowhere in sub zero temps. Let's talk about how many drift points one can accumulate without spinning out, I plan to get all the points myself, no sharing.

 

[Hockster]

Ya really wtf??/ Next will we have to sign a Do not resuscitate order??/

 

[mouldman1]

Ya really wtf??/ Next will we have to sign a Do not resuscitate order??/

Hock you don't need to sign one there's no way in hell anyone is giving you mouth to mouth!