Contents List: NOW WITH A SOF Tactical Tourniquet!! as of 12/08/14: 1 Bandage Scissors (EMT shears), to expose areas of injury quickly 1 SOF-T Tactical Tourniquet, to control bleeding 1 Celox App-A blood clotting granule applicator, to control bleeding and is easily flushed out during the wound cleaning phase 1 6 inch Israeli Battle Dressing (known in the US as “The Emergency Bandage”), to provide compression 1 Hyfin Vent Chest Seal Twin 2 pack (2 seals for entry and exit wounds) 1 14 gauge (Decompression) Needle sterile 1 H & H compressed gauze dressing 2 Roller gauze 6 inch sterile dressings 2 ABD 5 x 9 inch sterile dressings 1 Curved Kelly clamp, to close off bleeding blood vessels 1 Scalpel #10 sterile 1 Mylar blanket 84 x 54 inches, for shock 1 Cloth medical tape roll, to fasten dressings in place 4 Venom brand Black Nitrile gloves (non-latex) 1 Surgical Face Mask 2 Ammonia Inhalants 4 Alcohol wipes 4 Betadine (Iodine) antiseptic wipes 1 CPR mask 1 Combat Casualty Card with RED sharpie marker 1 Red 550 Paracord Keychain
Excellent video. I have purchased from the Doom and Bloom store in the past, the products are first rate and very reasonably priced. Love Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy's Books they are both great resources to have on hand if there is no medical aid available. Two thumbs up!!!
Thanks World Survivalist! It is a lightweight kit that can be thrown into your backpack. Be safe on your trips, I wouldn't want to hear you actually needed this kit! All the best, Nurse Amy :-)
As I do medical research to be emergency prepared I found this little video and was immediately interested an paying close attention. As a gun shot survivor exactly what nurse Amy said was what field meds did with me, i.e. I went into shock immediately, major trauma...thought I was dead...medics got to me quickly and had gloves on, quickly examine me and cut my clothing off...etc., etc. I will be buying several of your kits and products. Key note, when she said: even if you hav'nt been trained with medical tools just having them may be helpful to someone on the scene who has medical training. I've been in several life- threating and fatal (friends an family) emergencies. I'm learning better medical prep. Thanks for making the video. 😎🇺🇸😊
I'm so glad you survived and recovered! Thanks for sharing your story with us. If you have any questions, email me at drbonespodcast@aol.com, Thanks! Amy
I find your video's very informative and have purchased your survival medical book! Thank you for all you and Dr. Bones do for your fellow men! Surely it will save lives! God bless!
Your medical kits on your website seem like you have high quality items with everything one would need i the field ..I love that you even have a dental kit
to anyone with misgivings about quick clot powder, I recommend combat gauze. It's gauze infused with quick clot, plus it has a magnetic strip that is visible in x-rays. just pack the wound with the gauze and hold direct pressure for three minutes. Then apply a pressure dressing to the wound. great bit of kit. Of course, I can't recommend it to anyone who doesn't have the proper training, but its a nice option to have.
This is from the TCCC 2016 powerpoint presentation: " Insert the injured limb through the loop in the band and position the tourniquet 2-3" above the bleeding site. If the proximal bleeding site is not readily identifiable, place the tourniquet as high as possible on the limb." That means if you do not have the time to expose the wound, ie. you are under fire, place the tourniquet "High and Tight", and keep fighting until time allows to properly care for the patient. Tourniquets are life-saving devices, but proper knowledge of placement and use is vital. Thanks for your comments and feedback! Please be safe, Nurse Amy :-)
A nasopharyngeal airway is not included due to the specialized medical training needed to insert it, however, it can be added by selecting the NPA 30fr in the store to your cart! I will pack it inside of your gunshot kit for you.
+Freejack Prepper Thank you very much! I always think very carefully about the exact items and their function, before I create any of my kits. First to decide is "What do I want this kit to handle?". It is logical to make the kit work for you, not the other way around. Thanks for your feedback! Nurse Amy :-)
amazing . i am going to get atleast 2 or 3 of these. i have all essential first aid gear and then some and i thought i was somewhat prepared . but this is absolutely perfect there will be one in everybodys bag in my house . thank you so very much for this video . i just came across your video from a great reference canadian prepper gave you :) im so glad he did . i will make sure to watch evry single one of your videos .
+Dusty Scallion Thanks for the nice comment! If you have any questions please feel free to write to us at drbonespodcast at aol dot com. Thanks again! Nurse Amy ;-)
It would be wise to learn how to use all of these materials effectively. After I graduate high school I am hoping to become a trauma surgeon. I have much to learn and this channel is a good start.
Just an observation; using hemostats to dig around for a spurting artery as you described in the video, can increase the time needed for hemostasis that direct pressure or a CAT Tourniquet could take care of. It is difficult to use surgical instruments in a controlled environment (surgery) even when trained, let alone by an untrained person this video is being viewed by. As to the large bandage scissors, I feel they are inadequate for jeans, carhartt pants/bibs, boots or combat gear. I used them for several years on the EMS truck and when the medic shears came out, they stayed in the ED to cut gauze and kerlix. They are more expensive thatn shears, but the new Leatherman Shears out now ($69.00) are far superior to even the EMS shears.
+barnowlperry LOL! Were you in NC last weekend at Prepper Camp? If so, you saw my frustration regarding this useless item for deep trauma. I will stay brief here, as I could write an entire article (good idea). Tampons are absorbent material, think BOUNTY paper towels. They will suck up blood really well. Won't they will not do, ever, is cause the slightest compression inside a wound. They become soggy and soaked with blood. You put one in and think "Excellent, I don't see any blood, it must have stopped the bleeding" but in reality, the blood is being pulled into the tampon, you just don't see it yet, but you will! At that point you may think to yourself "Gee it must have worked for awhile, but started bleeding again. I'll just pull this one out and put another one in. Maybe that one will work better." Same thing happens. Tampons will soak up blood. If the bleeding stops it is because the person has good clotting mechanisms, and you were just lucky, it was not the tampon. Sometimes you just get lucky. But that is not what we want you to count on. So PLEASE, use any material (shirt, sock, gauze etc.), but place your gloved hand(s) over the material and use strong pressure over the wound. If that isn't working move on to higher levels of care, like Celox and/or a tourniquet. Every drop of blood counts, don't waste a second. Life depends on it. Be safe, Nurse Amy :-)
Sadly I wasn't in NC. I live in Canada. I am so glad I asked you the question! Thank you so very much for taking the time to spell it out. I am happy Canadian Prepper posted your channel. I'm now a subscriber of yours. Thank you once again! All the best, Lynn
My blow out kit, that I pieced together over the years, was stolen out of my car. The contents were almost identical to this kit. With an upcoming Elk hunt I needed a kit fast. The one's at the "Outdoor" stores, that shall remain nameless, didn't fit the bill so I just ordered this one. Hope I never need it but I'll have it (before Nov 27th if possible).
Hi James! We will get that out asap! Glad to be of service, and I certainly hope no one ever uses it! Be safe and have a great time on your trip!! All the best, Nurse Amy :-)
+DrBones NurseAmy I hope you are right. I volunteered in an emergency room and when I watched a doctor stitch up a little boy's head, I was ok through the whole thing but when it was over, I had to go sit down and put my head down because I thought I was going to pass out. I guess as long as I get through the ordeal, it will be ok to pass out afterward!
Scout 1000 :One thing most people have to get past is the site of blood, but you will! I agree, I think most people will be able to help others in times of trouble under terrible conditions. Then afterwards they may meltdown, which is totally normal!! Keep up the good work, Nurse Amy :-)
MAP tourniquet much easier and proven to cause less harm. Easier to use also when time is limited ( shock) that is unless you've taken lots of training and had some experience with trauma and know how to cope and stay calm. Good video though with all other info spot on .
+Steven Morris Hi Steven, A very interesting question. Although many people believe tampons are sterile, I can see no markings on the packaging that says so. You'd think that it costs money to make a product sterile, so why wouldn't they mention it on the package? I would guess that it's "clean" rather than sterile. Tampons in applicators grow axiallly (lengthwise), not outward although digitally placed tampons work differently. Some issues are that the wound has to match the size of the tampon, the true amount of pressure that a saturated tampon would place on the bleeding vessel, and the risk of losing it in a chest or abdominal wound. It works fine for nosebleeds, but I have my doubts about it working better than direct pressure on any significant bleed. If anyone has seen it work in the field, please comment! Joe Alton, MD
Do you have any recommendations for reasonably priced courses that would be appropriate for using the items in this bag? What is a realistic expectation of hours of training to be proficient? 16, 40, months? Thanks.
Nevermind my comments below. I just can't afford them 😔 not even just the book. I apologize for my negative comment I just wish I can have all your products instead of finding do it yourself kits threw different vids , books, the internet, etc. I wish I could delete my last comment. I will try to save up and get some of your products one day . Thanks vids and knowledge .
I have performed many needle decompressions in my 40 year career and it is not for the faint of heart or the untrained. You have to know the nomenclature, the language. Only trauma trained people will know "2nd or 3rd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line" and what to do after the needle is in place. A better tool would be the Turcal needle system for tension pneumothorax; self contained and easier to train on.
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Contents List: NOW WITH A SOF Tactical Tourniquet!! as of 12/08/14:
1 Bandage Scissors (EMT shears), to expose areas of injury quickly
1 SOF-T Tactical Tourniquet, to control bleeding
1 Celox App-A blood clotting granule applicator, to control bleeding and is easily flushed out during the wound cleaning phase
1 6 inch Israeli Battle Dressing (known in the US as “The Emergency Bandage”), to provide compression
1 Hyfin Vent Chest Seal Twin 2 pack (2 seals for entry and exit wounds)
1 14 gauge (Decompression) Needle sterile
1 H & H compressed gauze dressing
2 Roller gauze 6 inch sterile dressings
2 ABD 5 x 9 inch sterile dressings
1 Curved Kelly clamp, to close off bleeding blood vessels
1 Scalpel #10 sterile
1 Mylar blanket 84 x 54 inches, for shock
1 Cloth medical tape roll, to fasten dressings in place
4 Venom brand Black Nitrile gloves (non-latex)
1 Surgical Face Mask
2 Ammonia Inhalants
4 Alcohol wipes
4 Betadine (Iodine) antiseptic wipes
1 CPR mask
1 Combat Casualty Card with RED sharpie marker
1 Red 550 Paracord Keychain
Excellent video. I have purchased from the Doom and Bloom store in the past, the products are first rate and very reasonably priced. Love Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy's Books they are both great resources to have on hand if there is no medical aid available. Two thumbs up!!!
As someone who go's hunting with other people I think I should definitely put this kit together and take with me on every trip.
Thanks World Survivalist! It is a lightweight kit that can be thrown into your backpack. Be safe on your trips, I wouldn't want to hear you actually needed this kit! All the best, Nurse Amy :-)
As I do medical research to be emergency prepared I found this little video and was immediately interested an paying close attention. As a gun shot survivor exactly what nurse Amy said was what field meds did with me, i.e. I went into shock immediately, major trauma...thought I was dead...medics got to me quickly and had gloves on, quickly examine me and cut my clothing off...etc., etc. I will be buying several of your kits and products. Key note, when she said: even if you hav'nt been trained with medical tools just having them may be helpful to someone on the scene who has medical training. I've been in several life- threating and fatal (friends an family) emergencies. I'm learning better medical prep. Thanks for making the video. 😎🇺🇸😊
I'm so glad you survived and recovered! Thanks for sharing your story with us. If you have any questions, email me at drbonespodcast@aol.com, Thanks! Amy
Thank you for what you & Bones do for the community. Your store is my go-to for medical supplies.
Thank you so much for the support!! We really do appreciate you too. Please have a wonderful New Year (2021)! Nurse Amy :-)
I find your video's very informative and have purchased your survival medical book! Thank you for all you and Dr. Bones do for your fellow men! Surely it will save lives! God bless!
Your medical kits on your website seem like you have high quality items with everything one would need i the field ..I love that you even have a dental kit
great info!!!! I've been doing EMS type stuff for over 2 decades(ERT/EMT)and have a similar kit in my go kit!!
+Steven Bramschreiber Thanks Steven! I appreciate the nice comment! Thanks, Nurse Amy :-)
So glad to see video's like this,something we all need to see and learn.Thank you!
to anyone with misgivings about quick clot powder, I recommend combat gauze. It's gauze infused with quick clot, plus it has a magnetic strip that is visible in x-rays. just pack the wound with the gauze and hold direct pressure for three minutes. Then apply a pressure dressing to the wound. great bit of kit. Of course, I can't recommend it to anyone who doesn't have the proper training, but its a nice option to have.
Thanks for video. I noted that skinny medic you tube channel mentioned making sure you place the TQ at last 3" above the wound ideally if possible.
This is from the TCCC 2016 powerpoint presentation: " Insert the injured limb through the loop in the band and position the tourniquet 2-3" above the bleeding site. If the proximal bleeding site is not readily identifiable, place the tourniquet as high as possible on the limb." That means if you do not have the time to expose the wound, ie. you are under fire, place the tourniquet "High and Tight", and keep fighting until time allows to properly care for the patient. Tourniquets are life-saving devices, but proper knowledge of placement and use is vital. Thanks for your comments and feedback! Please be safe, Nurse Amy :-)
It must be a little chilly in there great info only thing I don't have is the CPR mask.
A nasopharyngeal airway is not included due to the specialized medical training needed to insert it, however, it can be added by selecting the NPA 30fr in the store to your cart! I will pack it inside of your gunshot kit for you.
This is quite the impressive kit and very well planned and thought out. Quite commendable; I shall check out your store for this an other items!
+Freejack Prepper Thank you very much! I always think very carefully about the exact items and their function, before I create any of my kits. First to decide is "What do I want this kit to handle?". It is logical to make the kit work for you, not the other way around. Thanks for your feedback! Nurse Amy :-)
+DrBones NurseAmy You're most welcome, and yes, I agree. You have quite the impressive store btw :)
amazing . i am going to get atleast 2 or 3 of these. i have all essential first aid gear and then some and i thought i was somewhat prepared . but this is absolutely perfect there will be one in everybodys bag in my house . thank you so very much for this video . i just came across your video from a great reference canadian prepper gave you :) im so glad he did . i will make sure to watch evry single one of your videos .
+Dusty Scallion Thanks for the nice comment! If you have any questions please feel free to write to us at drbonespodcast at aol dot com. Thanks again! Nurse Amy ;-)
great videos,and amazing kits.We don't have anything like yours up here.luckily I was trained state side.so my kits are up to par.
It would be wise to learn how to use all of these materials effectively. After I graduate high school I am hoping to become a trauma surgeon. I have much to learn and this channel is a good start.
+Michael024681 Thanks Michael! We wish you all the best in your education!! Good luck, Nurse Amy :-)
Defiantly on my to get list! I bet it would sell really we'll if you could get it on amazon!
+Eric Jesperson Thanks, Eric!
Great video on a top notch trauma kit.
Thank you kindly Bruce!!
a blanket won't prevent hypovolemic shock or any other type of shock. regardless of that keeping your patients warm is always good.
Just an observation; using hemostats to dig around for a spurting artery as you described in the video, can increase the time needed for hemostasis that direct pressure or a CAT Tourniquet could take care of. It is difficult to use surgical instruments in a controlled environment (surgery) even when trained, let alone by an untrained person this video is being viewed by. As to the large bandage scissors, I feel they are inadequate for jeans, carhartt pants/bibs, boots or combat gear. I used them for several years on the EMS truck and when the medic shears came out, they stayed in the ED to cut gauze and kerlix. They are more expensive thatn shears, but the new Leatherman Shears out now ($69.00) are far superior to even the EMS shears.
Cool nurse Amy
Hi Nurse Amy,
Great channel and vids!
And a wonderful kit.
A question for you, is using a tampon a great option for deep wounds?
+barnowlperry LOL! Were you in NC last weekend at Prepper Camp? If so, you saw my frustration regarding this useless item for deep trauma. I will stay brief here, as I could write an entire article (good idea).
Tampons are absorbent material, think BOUNTY paper towels. They will suck up blood really well. Won't they will not do, ever, is cause the slightest compression inside a wound. They become soggy and soaked with blood.
You put one in and think "Excellent, I don't see any blood, it must have stopped the bleeding" but in reality, the blood is being pulled into the tampon, you just don't see it yet, but you will! At that point you may think to yourself "Gee it must have worked for awhile, but started bleeding again. I'll just pull this one out and put another one in. Maybe that one will work better." Same thing happens. Tampons will soak up blood. If the bleeding stops it is because the person has good clotting mechanisms, and you were just lucky, it was not the tampon. Sometimes you just get lucky. But that is not what we want you to count on. So PLEASE, use any material (shirt, sock, gauze etc.), but place your gloved hand(s) over the material and use strong pressure over the wound. If that isn't working move on to higher levels of care, like Celox and/or a tourniquet. Every drop of blood counts, don't waste a second. Life depends on it. Be safe, Nurse Amy :-)
Sadly I wasn't in NC. I live in Canada.
I am so glad I asked you the question! Thank you so very much for taking the time to spell it out.
I am happy Canadian Prepper posted your channel. I'm now a subscriber of yours.
Thank you once again!
All the best,
Lynn
Light colored Nitrile gloves are better to recognize bleeding.
thanks for sharing and supplying
My blow out kit, that I pieced together over the years, was stolen out of my car. The contents were almost identical to this kit. With an upcoming Elk hunt I needed a kit fast. The one's at the "Outdoor" stores, that shall remain nameless, didn't fit the bill so I just ordered this one. Hope I never need it but I'll have it (before Nov 27th if possible).
Hi James! We will get that out asap! Glad to be of service, and I certainly hope no one ever uses it! Be safe and have a great time on your trip!! All the best, Nurse Amy :-)
Thank you.
Just came today. Holy schnikes that was fast! Thanks!!
Thanks James! We aim to please! I hope you like the kit, I love the red color it really screams first aid kit. Have fun hunting!! Nurse Amy :-)
I've had CPR training but I need more first aid and emergency training. Watching this video, I'm getting dizzy just thinking about needing to use it.
+Scout 1000 Somebody's gotta do it, Scout! With a little time and effort, and some supplies, you can be successful, even if everything else fails.
+DrBones NurseAmy I hope you are right. I volunteered in an emergency room and when I watched a doctor stitch up a little boy's head, I was ok through the whole thing but when it was over, I had to go sit down and put my head down because I thought I was going to pass out. I guess as long as I get through the ordeal, it will be ok to pass out afterward!
Scout 1000 :One thing most people have to get past is the site of blood, but you will! I agree, I think most people will be able to help others in times of trouble under terrible conditions. Then afterwards they may meltdown, which is totally normal!! Keep up the good work, Nurse Amy :-)
i have heard that bleeding clot powder causes long term problems......like a clot getting trapped further down the "pipes"
+commonconservative Haven't heard that but I've heard that some products are a pain to remove later in the emergency room.
MAP tourniquet much easier and proven to cause less harm. Easier to use also when time is limited ( shock) that is unless you've taken lots of training and had some experience with trauma and know how to cope and stay calm. Good video though with all other info spot on .
Tampex is sterile. Any use for them?
+Steven Morris Hi Steven, A very interesting question. Although many people believe tampons are sterile, I can see no markings on the packaging that says so. You'd think that it costs money to make a product sterile, so why wouldn't they mention it on the package? I would guess that it's "clean" rather than sterile. Tampons in applicators grow axiallly (lengthwise), not outward although digitally placed tampons work differently. Some issues are that the wound has to match the size of the tampon, the true amount of pressure that a saturated tampon would place on the bleeding vessel, and the risk of losing it in a chest or abdominal wound. It works fine for nosebleeds, but I have my doubts about it working better than direct pressure on any significant bleed. If anyone has seen it work in the field, please comment! Joe Alton, MD
Do you have any recommendations for reasonably priced courses that would be appropriate for using the items in this bag? What is a realistic expectation of hours of training to be proficient? 16, 40, months? Thanks.
This is awesome.....
+sanny hale Thanks so much!!
Nevermind my comments below. I just can't afford them 😔 not even just the book. I apologize for my negative comment I just wish I can have all your products instead of finding do it yourself kits threw different vids , books, the internet, etc. I wish I could delete my last comment. I will try to save up and get some of your products one day . Thanks vids and knowledge .
I have performed many needle decompressions in my 40 year career and it is not for the faint of heart or the untrained. You have to know the nomenclature, the language. Only trauma trained people will know "2nd or 3rd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line" and what to do after the needle is in place. A better tool would be the Turcal needle system for tension pneumothorax; self contained and easier to train on.