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Review on πŸš‘ Optimized First Responder Trauma Bag: Dixie Edition by James Eledge

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect size for a trauma kit

I bought this bag to create a trauma kit specifically designed to treat gunshot wounds (civilians living in an area with frequent gangster shootings /Police officers live and at least 15-20 minutes before that medical assistance provided you carry the victim and take him to the hospital as medical assistance will arrive in a few hours). I couldn't find the pre-made trauma kit needed for this situation so I read quite a bit and made my own. This bag was the perfect size for storing supplies. To give you an idea of what fits in the bag, I've included how I packed it (see photos too): Left pocket: large supply of latex-free gloves and an extra zipper. PocketsRight Pocket: Serious Injury Items (Celox pellets with internal bleed/shot applicator, Israeli dressing and tourniquet) Middle Pocket: Celox pellet bag, headlamp, scissors, CPR face shield, emergency blanket, 2x3 non-stick pads, 4x4 gauze pads, compression bandages , gauze rolls, tape, wound pads 5x9, tampons (for packing gunshot wounds), HyFin Vent chest seals (2 - for entry and exit wounds), petroleum jelly (for multiple sucking chest wounds at the same time). can be used with gauze pads glued on 3 sides to vent air and prevent entry) I also bought the MegaMover 1500 portable transport unit as the victim has to be carried a considerable distance to get to the nearest road. It doesn't fit in the kit but we store them together. Luckily we haven't had to use anything since the kit was created, but after someone died last year due to delayed medical attention after being shot by the police we felt the need to have a kit that could save someone's life for those 20 minutes before a pro can take control. In addition to being the right size for a trauma kit, another plus point of the bag is that it carries a universal medical symbol, signaling police and gang members that you're here to provide medical assistance. help and do not pose a threat.

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  • First Aid
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