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Farmer Jon:
I am wanting to get a couple first aid kits to keep in the tractor and service truck when we are out in the field. I am having trouble finding one with everything in it I want. We have had a couple close called in the past. We need to be ready if something happens.

Along with the typical items found a pre-made first aid kit I want these items.  Eye wash, tourniquet and a splint.

I was thinking a splint like this. https://www.amazon.com/Ever-Ready-First-Aid-Universal/dp/B07N7R11SR/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=splint&qid=1585567889&sr=8-2

TexasRedNeck:
https://www.liveactionsafety.com/military-m17-medical-bag-full-kit/

Here’s a pretty good place to go for kits


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cruizng:
I purchased the trauma and boo boo kits from these guys. And also the appropriate pouch. I like that they are sealed up and compact and have most of what you might need. Currently under my back seat in my truck.

https://store.itstactical.com/products/eta-trauma-kit

I also got a ratchet style tourniquet from these guys but it took quite a while to ship. 

https://aerohealthcare.us.com/haemostatic/

cj7ox:

--- Quote from: Farmer Jon on March 30, 2020, 07:36:08 AM ---I am wanting to get a couple first aid kits to keep in the tractor and service truck when we are out in the field. I am having trouble finding one with everything in it I want. We have had a couple close called in the past. We need to be ready if something happens.

Along with the typical items found a pre-made first aid kit I want these items.  Eye wash, tourniquet and a splint.

I was thinking a splint like this. https://www.amazon.com/Ever-Ready-First-Aid-Universal/dp/B07N7R11SR/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=splint&qid=1585567889&sr=8-2

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SAM splints (like those pictured in the link above) are really useful, and compact. A good thing to have in any aid kit. Those are what army medics have in their kit.

Flyin6:
And something to clot a bleed. Many products out there. THinking of a guy my pastor knows who got his arm caught in a branch shredder. It pulled his arm off. Was a darned mess to get to stop bleeding, but someone did and the man lives today. That old quick clot was a God send to the military. Spread the wound, pour the stuff in of shove it in if a pressure bleed and the injured person is likely going to live

Additionally, having the supplies readily available is great, but learn/practice some basic lifesaving steps. Clear the airway, stop the bleeding, treat for shock. Also practice with whatever tourniquet you choose. I have those black velcro things with a plastic rod that you twist to apply pressure, then tie off the end, then WRITE DOWN the time you stopped the bleeding and write a big "T" on the person's forehead.

You real warriors out there have anything to add??

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