I found this particularly important as many of us, myself included, stock up on IV's and starter kits. This is a medical procedure in which correct application is extremely important. Enjoy
I found this particularly important as many of us, myself included, stock up on IV's and starter kits. This is a medical procedure in which correct application is extremely important. Enjoy
WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and/or supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. All statements and assertions contained herein may be subject to but not limited to: irony, metaphor, allusion and dripping sarcasm.
Thanks for posting this...
IV's... what fun to do... We learned how to use them last year in BioMed class... pigskin is an oh such wonderful thing. /sarcasm
In all seriousness, IV's and their appropriate solutions, (Ringers, D5W, Saline, etc.) could be the one thing keeping you alive one day in a trauma situation post SHTF... Its a great idea to have them on hand along with some other Trauma supplies...
It is, of course, obvious that speed, or height of fall, is not in itself injurious ... but a high rate of change of velocity, such as occurs after a 10 story fall onto concrete, is another matter.
Chinook Medical IV Kit
Chinook offers a neat IV kit that provides everything you need to start an IV in one, sealed bag. $18.44/ea
Chinook Tactical Medical Module - Intravenous (TMMTM-IV)
The TMMTM-IV contains everything you need to start an IV in the field in one small package. Vacuum packed in a resealable zip closure bag for easy access and storage.
Contents:
2 Nitrile Gloves, Large, OD
2 IV Catheter, 18 ga
1 Saline Lock with Extension (Needle)
1 Clave Saline Lock with Extension
(Needleless for use with Coil-IV)
1 Coiled IV Set, 10 Drops
1 Syringe, 10 ml
1 Needle, 18 ga x 1-1/2"
1 IV Starter Kit:
1 Tegaderm Dressing
1 ChloraPrep Sepp Applicator
2 Gauze Dressing, 2”x2”
1 Latex-Free Tourniquet
1 Medical Tape Roll
1 IV Site Label
If you think that come SHTF you are gonna jock up in all your kit and be a death-dealing one man army, you're an idiot - izzyscout
I know a guy who knows some guys. I'm usually able to a hold of that stuff. The IV bags themselve are the hardest to get, but I have e few of those too.
WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and/or supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. All statements and assertions contained herein may be subject to but not limited to: irony, metaphor, allusion and dripping sarcasm.
I know the cousin of that guy who knows a guy. . . .Originally Posted by izzyscout21
I know the cousin of that guy who dates a girl who knows the nephew of that guy.
But seriously ; Great post Izzy.
Last edited by eagle326; 12-11-2011 at 07:13 PM.
WOW, I think I'm that guy....
Be ready now, you won't have that chance later.
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