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Trauma Kits?

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Looking for a trauma kit to put in my range bag. Would prefer a molle pack and something decent. Can you guys point me to something decent, not looking to spend alot, no more than $40-50.

You're not really going to get much in the price range you specified.   Maybe just a quick clot trauma pack, but its far from complete.

http://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Trauma-QuikClot/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389844153&sr=8-2&keywords=quick+clot

 

You would still *need* a tourniquet, which runs like $20, maybe an izzy bandage, chest seal, etc.  Thats not including the pouch. 

I got a cheap molle pack stuffed with medical supplies for $20 or under off amazon that has a pretty decent stock. Would I bring it to the Middle East! No but it's great for all kinds of injuries and the pouch is pretty nice I'll try and find a link

 

 

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You can buy a prepared kit or assemble one yourself.  I put my own together for another purpose but it always comes to the range with me.  I recommend these two items to put in there

http://www.amazon.com/Tac-Med-Solutions-SOFTT-W-Tourniquet/dp/B003YDSO1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389848381&sr=8-1&keywords=soft+t+tourniquet
This is one of the nicest and most secure tourniquets I have ever used in training

http://www.amazon.com/4-Israeli-Battle-Dressing-Bandage/dp/B006PH1UWO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1389848306&sr=8-3&keywords=israeli+bandage
These are great and simple pressure dressing that can be fashioned into a tourniquet as well

The link below is something cheap that can be effective I bought 4 cut them in half to make 8 for my trauma bag
http://www.amazon.com/SWAT-T-Tourniquet-BLUE/dp/B00CXAECM2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1389848321&sr=8-3&keywords=swat+t+tourniquet

I cannot use Quick Clot so I don't recommend it BUT I have heard great things about the product especially the impregnated quick clot gauze.   You can get those items I listed pretty cheap off of Amazon.

I cant stress enough to make sure you get a TQ

What do you know or are comfortable using? Have you had any training in GSW/Trauma treatment? That will play a big part in what you should get.

 

That being said -

http://www.austereprovisions.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=IC3K%2D1

The above is a pretty good general kit, just get a good TQ (CAT or SOF-T) or supplement with this kit:

http://www.austereprovisions.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TMS%2DDOK

Austere Provisions is a great company to deal with. I get all of my supplies through them.

I would still opt to put in at least 1 tourniquet and possibly an Israeli pressure dressing if you want a pressure dressing.  You can pack a wound with the quick clot stuff then put a pressure dressing over top for maximum effect.

 

Once you get everything as un sanitary as it sounds - take it out of the wrappers and plastic and get a feel for how everything is supposed to go on and work, play with it and learn it if you haven't used it before.

Also that quick clot might be powder if it is do not open that. just watch youtube videos.

Why do you need a MOLLE pouch if it is going to live in your range bag? It is one place where you could save money to get better/more gear. I would rather have a good selection of proper gear in a ziploc bag than an inadequate kit made from cheap hear in a purpose made pouch.

 

Don't buy life saving medical equipment from eBay, Craig's list, etc.... Buy from a reputable medical dealer or company. There are a lot of unscrupulous folks out there selling knockoff or expired med supplies.

 

That kit you linked to is almost useless as a trauma kit. Other than the QC it is nothing more than a boo-boo kit. I would rather have tons of gauze than that little QC Sponge that is in the kit above. That is not going to do much even with the QC in it.

 

At the very least you need to add:

TQ (preferably 2) - look at CAT and SOF-T and be wary of Chinese knockoffs

Pressure dressing - I like the OALES bandage over the Izzy Bandage as it has an occlusive seal as well as compressed gauze included

Gauze - not pads but the compressed or z-fold stuff for packing wounds and lots of it

Rubber/nitrile gloves

Sharpie marker

Trauma Shears

CPR mask

 

Also, do not open and play with the gear you are intending to actually use. If you want to do that, buy a second kit. That is a bad idea.

If I was to get this and a molle pack separate, what would I need to add to it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/331091328573?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

 

As others have said, stay away from the powdered Quik Clot.  Get the bandages. 

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/62892-quick-clot/?hl=%2Bquik+%2Bclot#entry802488

 

Scroll down to the bottom of that thread to read about my not-so-fun encounter w. powdered Quik Clot  :)

 

And add a few tampons to the kit... seriously. 

 

For supplies, I like these guys a lot: http://www.redflarekits.com/    They often have pretty good sales.

Tourniquet, gauze pads, gauze rolls, quick clot bandages, a couple pressure dressings, nitrile gloves (I prefer them over vinyl and they're allergy friendly), Providine (or some other iodide wound cleaner). 

 

Now if you're going to a small kit, and you know CPR, get a CPR mask. This'll help prevent the spread of any blood or bodily fluid dwelling diseases (AIDS, HIV, HEPATITIS). If you're going for a larger kit (and you have the training) get a ball valve mask. The disadvantage to the BVM is it requires two or three people to do CPR instead of one (CPR mask). There are also some other things to consider with the BVM, but thats for more advanced users.

I bought a few of these and one of them lives in my range bag:
http://www.lapolicegear.com/nar-ipok-patrol-kit.html
 
No molle (I have mine just tossed into one of the large outside pockets of my range bag) but it has a pressure dressing, tourniquet etc. that are all individually sealed and then all sealed in an easy rip open plastic pouch.  Perfect for taking a beating in your range bag.  You can use this as a basic stand alone trauma kit or to augment a more basic first aid kit.

 

High Exposure, thanks for the links above.  I'll have to take a closer look at that site when I get a chance.

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