EMT/Medics....have a ?

[ACSooner80]

I just started EMT-B class...ive taken it before but do to some family problems I never took my NREMT in the time frame. But this time I'm goin all the way.....but I'm lookin to get a newer first aid kit/Trauma Pac to carry in my personal vehicle...was wonderin if ya'll have a fav and why? Also if you put your own together what do you carry?

Thanks,
AC

[Stinkfinger]

Just carry the stuff to do v/s and treat minor wounds. Its about all you can do safely. I used to carry candy just in case I came across a diabetic in trouble...........but I kept eating it.

[ACSooner80]

Thanks,
Stink!! I'm wantin to get a trauma kit....just super excited bout gettin my NREMT-B

Thanks,
AC

[kansasmedic]

1. gloves - protect your self first
2. alcohol based hand sanitizer
3. blood pressure cuff / stethoscope
4. assortment of bandages - Band-Aids - 4x4 - ABD bandage - gauze wrap - ect.
5. trauma shears
6. pen light
7. medical tape
8. Biohazard bag - trash bag
9. cell phone with list of local emergency numbers - 911 -SO - PD - AMBULANCE - LIFE FLIGHT - WRECKER - HOSPITAL


Think this will get you though most first response you come along
Been a EMT since 2002. Paramedic since 2004. Nurse since 2009.
Only have happened along 2 incidents - held c-spine on a wreck and bandaged up a bicycle accident
Remember - "Primum non nocere" is a Latin phrase that means "First, do no harm"
Be careful not to put yourself in a position of lawsuit

Seth