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In this video we cover what I keep in the IFAK, on the back of my Gun Belt. IFAK stands for Individual First Aid Kit. Well, honestly probably because the Army didn’t want to call it a FAK. Just like they didn’t want to call the HMMWV a “Hummer” because it sounds too much like “Bummer.” I digress.
As for everything inside my pouch; I would prefer that you purchase it all from North American Rescue, so there is no chance of you getting counterfeit stuff off of Amazon. I reached out to get part numbers from NAR, but they never got back to me. So, here’s at least a list with links, from Amazon, to at least get you pointed in the right direction…
Soft T wide tourniquet (Keep on your kit where you can reach with both hands)
http://amzn.to/2FlnytH
Nasal Trumpet (you just need one, but sized to you)
http://amzn.to/2ocRMr4
Chest seal
http://amzn.to/2BGoKrJ
14 gauge catheter (only if you know how to treat a Tension Pneumothorax)
http://amzn.to/2HybmX2
Combat gauze (nice to have)
http://amzn.to/2FloOwV
Kerlex (at least 2)
http://amzn.to/2sFjDoF
Ace wraps (at least 2 to hold kerlex in place)
http://amzn.to/2CxuxMY
Duck tape (3 feet rolled tight)
http://amzn.to/2CxQ20e
Yes, you can buy fancy “issue” IFAKs that have tons of extra items. I, personally, take them out to save room. I don’t need First Aid Graphic Cards to tell me what to do. I don’t carry rubber gloves, because if it is one of my buddies bleeding out, I’m not gonna take the time to put them on.
I carry the bare minimum amount of stuff because, if you carry a ton of great gear, your medical kit would be too large and you would leave it in the vehicle or team room. My basic IFAK stays with me, and I carry extra med gear on the back of my body armor. We also carry a much larger Medic Bag in every vehicle.
Ensure that you can reach your IFAK with both hands. Otherwise, try to guess which arm will get injured. Murphy is a bitch.
Of Course, the dedicated unit medics or PJs carry much more medical gear in their Trauma Bags. Depending on the mission or situation, some units ever deploy with whole medical teams. It’s all about having the gear to take the most advantage of that first Golden Hour.
That said, you can’t rely on that unit medic or local EMS to come save the day. Life saving starts with First Aid. That’s you, that are standing right there when it happens. So, have the gear to get it done.
If you haven’t already, I encourage EVERYONE to attend a modern medical course, such as a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course (TCCC). T1G offers these great classes. You can sign up for these at T1G.com
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I carry two tourniquets, trauma shears, chest seal, two hemostatic gauze, combat wrap, an ace bandage, regular gauze, duct tape, toilet paper, an NPA, and two pairs of gloves. I've added some small boo boo things, and two Narcan nasal shots since I live in a high fentanyl area. Working in a convenient store while going through college for EMT-IV. I've had to patch up knife wounds, one dude that got the brakes beat off him, and Narcan one in roughly a year. Nothing serous, to date, thankfully. I do not carry a needle because I'm not certified on it yet. I'm fairly sure I could do it, but I prefer not risking doing worse without the actual know-how. Glad to know I'm doing something right, judging by your video, and the comments.
ER nurse here. Good video. Basic/clean no fluff
If you can't get your hands on antibiotics, Allicin, an over the counter Garlic based pill is a powerful natural Antibiotic/anti viral. Lots of research behind it, I also like to keep a vitam supplement with high vitamin c, and caffeine pills. Having caffeine withdrawals in an emergency is not fun.
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Awesome Content! 🎉
In the movie, “Those who wish me dead”… how could you have saved Ethan on the Fire Tower?
Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
Don’t ever use a needle T unless you have training. You can make things way worse.
Nice
First, I love this type of videos. I really do.
Second, I have been firefighter for 12 years. Not once I have seen anybody using an IFAK.
My opinion is to carry little bandages, for everything else, call 911.
Do you have an free online course we can take
Here's a Commit for ya Karl. It makes me wonder on if it would've of ever made a difference, in trying to save that little girls life that was involved in that Hit and Run… back in 2005. Because we never had access to First Aid stuff like this IFAK Kit?
Oorah
Thank you for this video
Do you have a demo for the kerlex plus ace wrap? I'm having a hard time visualising.
Much appreciated.
I'm a (civilian) medic field-supervisor at one of the sites where SOCMs do their clinical training. I have nearly thirty years' experience in civilian EMS, but I recently had one thrown to me during a GSW and had no idea what was inside of it. Now I know for next time.
Wheres the morphine at 😏😏😏
Love this but medical tape over regular ductape EVERYDAY!!
which broad spectrum do u prefer?
I just got my aegis v3 all set up and have been wearing it when I do my cardio in the mornings
Superb, common sense presentation.
Can naproxin/alleve be used In place of mobic/meloxicam?
TLDR (regards to my comment) : get training…
As an advanced emt of about 10 years? I could break this video down ten different directions… Because a LOT goes into this. However, its not too much for you to learn. This kit could easily save your life. However, like with anything? This biggest variable in YOUR hurdles? Is YOU. If you dont get some sort of training? You won't be able to really understand how to truly help. Sure you might help someone and get away with a fluke. But it really doesn't take much to sign up for some classes. After all many of you have spent thousands upon thousands on firearms, which I support… but you are a monkey with a pee shooter useless. Bring something to the table here. For your own sake. Learn some medical. Understand for example the contraindications for an NPA, how to size it, if the thing isn't sized? Its useless and you're wasting your time. How to administer one. Etc. Understand why I could type up a long winded rant about how on the civilian vs military side of things? Things will be different. One will struggle to reach Golden hour whereas the other should be meeting Golden hour easily on every call generally. Why is this relevant? Well use your thinking cap Private Pyle…it is. Assuming you have an IFAK? You are essentially taking responsibility/being prepared for a part of the chain reaction of response to save your life or someones else's. However, dont just render aid. Get them to where they need to BE. A trauma center. So you're calling 911 etc as all your bullshit is going down because that Golden hour starts at the moment of injury, not the moment response is initiated. Get enough training to where you understand why you shouldn't be quick to TQ in a civilian setting, however still having one is smart… understanding things like 2 inches above the wounds vs high and tight. Understand you are going to have to fight to shut off a leaking faucet of blood and that generally should involve gauze and tons of it before a TQ. Understanding simple shit like remembering you're dealing with a liquid pump (the heart) and leaky leak needs to be above the heart. Get enough training to where you know that you need to carry more gauze/packing than what's just displayed here. Or get enough training to know the risk you're taking when using a TQ or kwikclot. Listen im not bashing. It may sound it? All these things are great and can save a life. But in those moments?! THOSE moments?! Even if you do everything perfect? You are going to break it down ten time until Sunday… so give yourself, and those around you. A fighting chance and get some more training. The issues here is. I dont want someone not to use this stuff or think oh I read online that they are bad. That's not what I'm saying at all. They can. They will and they have saved lifes and will continue to do so. The biggest variable is you. What are you going to bring to the table. Step out of the Hollywood misconstrued reality to where you think you're more likely to be pulling a trigger than rendering aid. You're so much more likely to have to render aid that pull. Don't just be a monkey with a pea shooter. Before I head out? The best tip I could give after 9000+ transports? Its those who are willing to fight mentally in their dark moments that increase their chance of survival. Relax. Clear thoughts. Focus. Perform. Talk to the person even if they are unconscious, then CAN hear you, you would be surprised. And like I said? The strong minds are the ones who get thru the things they medically shouldn't have. No, it doesn't mean you aren't going to dirt nap. We all dirt nap one day….but… its going to increase your chances. Please get some training if you're going to carry an IFAK. Much love!
Lots of other great comments on here from other medics or responders too. For example the tip to have a pair or 2 of gloves? Great call! They light and pack easy. I would also carry either a light pair of trauma shears. However, a seat belt cutter can work too and often you might find that on a tool you might have with you. Leatherman raptors are nice but HEAVY and weight adds up.
Anyone know what kind of pouch that is or Something of that size. I've seen the micro kits but I assume it would be better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.
I'm currently putting my belt together so I would like to have an ifak for when I go to the range.
Where is the morphine for pain?
No Kerlix no rolled gauze for packing they are top dressings the surgen is gonna have to pick out every fiber it leaves behind to prevent infection. I think he was holding Packing gauze and just called it Kerlix it happens but just Packing gauze only please and a compressin bandage. The Israeli bandage was designed for self aid and can be applied with one hand making it priceless they make a small 4" as well and Please only pack wounds with Packing gauze. Now self cling tape dont do it, that stuff seems easy but can unravel.
Glad to see 2 C.A.T.'s in there. Some may also choose to carry a R.A.T. tourniquet. (Works on children's small limb's) Is there anyplace that still carries Woodland gear?
BTW an itresting fact about us! In most israeli regular units we carry the minimum! we only carry 2 CAT tourniquet and israeli bandage and no more for a regular soldier.
Israel plays a central role in the field of global tactical medicine, even though as of today the IDF has not fully adopted the TCCC(Tactical Combat Casualty Care) protocol. And we didn't adopted carrying IFAKs for everyone like in the US army. which is interestingly strange! But we are moving toward it(the Special forces already).
Sweet and simple. Just as I remember it over ten years ago.
Lubricant? Nah, just spit on it.
This helped a lot. I carry the same contents in my IFAK but when i see a video like this it helps me know I'm carrying what I need.
What I been noticing now a days more people are attaching their ifack to their belt instead of the plate carrier
Hi, Karl. Would you please tell me what knife you have tucked in you duty belt there. I am curious about the specs. I appreciate it like I do all of your videos. Keep it up, brother.
I unfortunately was never in the service but would like to know where in Central Indiana that I can learn how to use a kit like this and what not to do in a hands on environment……heads up i am not a big fan of tge Red Cross…any suggestions would be appreciated
thank you
They stopped giving us the combat pill pack. Medics only gave us quick clot impregnated kerlex and a spare tourniquet in Afghanistan.
Wow! Now I can make ten IFAKs with my one IFAK kit.
True story: Two workers of mine and there friends all bought ARs and Glocks . I warned them about muzzle discipline but they ignored me. So I gave them each a 4" pressure dressing and some blood stopper powder and went over some basic first aid with a registered nurse who works in the ER room. It wasn't a week later the one kid shot himself in the face with the Glock. It pealed back the flesh on his cheek bone like a banana. They stuck the pressure dressing on his wound with pressure until the medics came . He's doing good now . Just a big scar but at least he didn't bleed to death.
If you don't have KY handy, just rub the trumpet around in their gums to get it wet. Then spin it back and forth as you insert it. As for chest needles – get the 8cm long ones if you can, otherwise they may not go deep enough. Oh and petroleum guaze dressings are great for cheap chest seals. Slap the dressing on the wound and use the foil wrapping it came in to cover it. You can stuff far more of them in a small ifak than those commercial chest seals (although the commercial ones will be better). Great video, will incorporate this into my kit.
How do I find the Combat pill pack? Link not in the page.
Excellent. MD here. I add these ones to mine:
1) 1 Oropharingeal Tube (for CPR)
2) 2 pair of Globes (Protection)
3) 1 Curved clamp (eg. Kelly)
4) 1 Nylon 2-0 Suture (just emergency Close)
1973 Basic training. Sargents were bat shit crazy emphatic about pay the f…. attention during battlefield first aid training. Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding
Awesome video.
Thanks for the great video. 👍
He reminds me so much of an operator norm macdonald. Fucking love it
Great setup. Good advices. 👍
You can use a flutter valve on your occlusive dressing if you dont have a needle, fir tension pneumothorax,keep checking for-tracheal deviation
Is there any specific place I can go to, to learn how to use and IFAK or would it be better to just take a basic first aid and cpr class?
Ive got to keep a couple IFAKs I was issued over the years.Do you really need to worry about the expiration date on this stuff? Seems like everything has one yet most of it is vacuum sealed.
I carry some used AED pads as occlusive dressings. Those will definitely do the trick.
My carrier IFAK has 2 chest seals, normal gauze, hemo gauze, gloves and a TQ. I have 2 Israeli bandages but they dont fit the carrier IFAK so I keep one in my travel IFAK. Is my set up good enough?
I have Trauma Sheers in my IFAK, plus a few other small items. Good video. Thanks! I like your no nonsense approach!