First aid?

[rreidnauer]

OK, so most folks here use safety apparel and equipment, which is great, but what about first aid equipment? Anyone keep a medpack on their belt? It's something that I think about a lot when working/hiking on my own. I keep a small pack, maybe around 1.5 lbs, with me, with a standard assortment of bandages and such, but I did add one unique item. A product called Quikclot to stop the worst leaks you might get. Seems like a perfect item for anyone slinging chain, especially when out on your own.

Thoughts? Opinions?

 

[ciscoguy01]

Quickclot

OK, so most folks here use safety apparel and equipment, which is great, but what about first aid equipment? Anyone keep a medpack on their belt? It's something that I think about a lot when working/hiking on my own. I keep a small pack, maybe around 1.5 lbs, with me, with a standard assortment of bandages and such, but I did add one unique item. A product called Quikclot to stop the worst leaks you might get. Seems like a perfect item for anyone slinging chain, especially when out on your own.

Thoughts? Opinions?

After all the beer I drank last night I wonder if it'd work on my a55??? lmao Damned swamp a55 sucks, lmao...

 

[begleytree]

I keep a first aid kit on the truck. about all that ever gets used out of it is the tylenol and the occasional band-aid.
-Ralph

 

[sILlogger]

i just bought a first aid kit to keep in the truck...figured it might keep my from bleeding to death long enough to get to the hospital

 

[blis]

I always keep a mini first-aid kit (it has few bandages and such) in my tool belt...

 

[Tzed250]

Keep one of these in your belt, never know when you or someone else might need it.

http://www.firstaid.cederroth.com/firstaid_us/bloodstopper.asp

 

[beelsr]

OK, so most folks here use safety apparel and equipment, which is great, but what about first aid equipment? Anyone keep a medpack on their belt? It's something that I think about a lot when working/hiking on my own. I keep a small pack, maybe around 1.5 lbs, with me, with a standard assortment of bandages and such, but I did add one unique item. A product called Quikclot to stop the worst leaks you might get. Seems like a perfect item for anyone slinging chain, especially when out on your own.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Quickclot is neat - I remember when it came out.... They make a few variations these days. You might be better served by the sponge impregnated units, rather than the plain granules. Much easier to self-apply. They also just came out with a "sport" version that has colloidal silver in the mix as a bacteriostatic (think camping and lack of immediate medical care rather than bicycling or something else as the sport).


As for kit, I keep a FAK in the truck and a trauma bandage in a pocket. There's a good thread on first aid kits from a few weeks ago. I forget the title but it's here in the chainsaw forum too (iirc).

 

[SWE#Kipp]

I always keep a mini first-aid kit (it has few bandages and such) in my tool belt...

+1

 

[1953greg]

hey guys, dont laugh at me but the best thing for bandages larger than bandaids (prefer fabric) is womens feminine pads. not kidding. my female vet friend got me on to them (no pun intended) and used w/ streachy wrap are the best thing since sliced bred (well maybe not that great). there are various sizes for various scrapes n cuts.

now u can laugh. i will keep using them

 

[doc874]

hey guys, dont laugh at me but the best thing for bandages larger than bandaids (prefer fabric) is womens feminine pads. not kidding. my female vet friend got me on to them (no pun intended) and used w/ streachy wrap are the best thing since sliced bred (well maybe not that great). there are various sizes for various scrapes n cuts.

now u can laugh. i will keep using them

I have worked as a physicians assistant and paramedic for 23 yrs and kotex pads etc... are great for pressure drsg's. The best larger bandage though, is the armys field dressings. Just keep adding one one top of the other depending on blood loss. They cover a large area and the packaging is useful for chest wounds if your a hunter etc. The blood stopper products are good for the smaller cuts/wounds where your blood loss isn't too excessive. Another great product the army has are the triangular bandages, great for arm slings and used for tie-offs etc... check your local surplus stores if available in your areas. Roller gauze and 4x4 pads can be purchased at any pharmacy or med supply store. Also recommend 1" adhesive tape which is also water proof and generally sticks better than the surgical dermicel tapes. Splints can be made from any sturdy branch or stick etc as well, longer sticks can be tied for a stretcher etc.... Another kit which i carry is a good survival kit with rescue blanket, matches ( waterproof strike anywhere. ) picture wire, h2o purification tabs or dye, flarepen etc... Everbody has their own preferences but the basics are essential. Stay safe out there!!

 

[SWE#Kipp]

1" adhesive tape , good tip i think
I use what I think is the same "electrical isolation tape" even if it's not the same, plastic tape is good for small cuts in the fingers and such and also for stacking wedges !

 

[logbutcher]

The Kit

I got a royal reem for confusing the 2 species of FHP (feminine hygiene pads)awhile ago: tampons and pads. God, the pro experts here are a wonder .
So I carry in the belt: a couple of Kotex large pads, and duct tape (mandatory camo ) rolled onto a wood rod). That's it. No more "sucking chest wound" potential, thank God.
More important than the kit or contents, is how to handle first aid trauma. Blood, breathing, shock. For us solo woodsmen (---people), you can only handle the bleeding. Learn how and where. Take a basic Emergency Responder or SOLO montaineering program. There's plenty to learn.
And: listen to your momma. Use your PPE...always.