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My experiences in the outdoors led me to my Level 2 First Aid Kit concept. More capable in depth and breadth than my also-reviewed “Level 1″ First Aid Kit, my Level 2 kit will weigh more and be bulkier but can better handle medium medical emergencies. The kit shown focuses on capabilities in ROL (Rule of Law) situations where the priority is to stabilize the patient and effect transport to better facilities and care (when necessary). In group or vehicular outings, the increased size and weight of a typical Level 2 is more do-able. Similar to the Level 1, this kit still has an emphasis on stemming blood loss, disinfecting, pain stoppage, wound dressing, and bandage exchange. Size and weight are still players in this 5 lb kit and I don’t achieve the capabilities of Level 3 or Paramedic-level lifesaving kit. As I say in the vid, that type of kit requires medical training and its use comes with extra liability and concerns as a first responder. However I have the Level 2 kit shown has handled my encountered medical situations adequately and absolutely blows away any other kits I’ve encountered along this POU. Components of the kit and the foundational “Nutnfancy” philosophies involved are explained. An annotated list of my typical Level 2 Kit may be forthcoming (another project!). Compared to even a quality first aid kit, like ones from Adventure Medical Kits this version has more depth i.e. multiples of common use items which can better handle longer duration scenarios. It is difficult for makers like AMK to make kits to this level because of the markedly elevated cost in doing so (and then they won’t sell well because of that). As noted, my kits are transitional in nature and will include improved medical technologies that have merit and can improve or simplify my treatment capabilities. Handling medical emergencies on your adventures is your responsibility and help may be far away. You will also find that few people even carry a First Aid kit with this much capability and you will be the on-site medical expert since you’re prepared (been there). Having such a kit will minimize pain, injury, and maybe even save a life… possibly yours. Be prepared.

Duration : 0:28:5

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This is the 1st video of Los Angeles musician Missy (of FreaknMissy / Dogs of War) from Sherman Oaks. It was video-taped by her at her lockout. Missy shares what is inside one of her medium-size First Aid Kits. This is one that she carries in her car. This kit is still a “work in progress” and many items are still missing from the kit.

Missy does not claim to be an authority, but is rather sharing her method and style of how she made her medium size kit (she has kits of various sizes) in hopes that she might inspire others to be more prepared in cases of emergency. She is always hopeful for the best – but wants to be prepared for the worst.

If you have ANY QUESTIONS at all, please feel free to contact me here and ask me anything and hopefully I will be able to help. If you carry any of these items and you are not sure how to use them, it will not be as effective. So allow yourself to be informed.

To see more about Missy:
http://freaknmissy.com
http://myspace.com/missy69
http://myspace.com/DogsofWarRocks

ITEMS that will be included in the future to this particular kit are: nail polish, instant cold compress kit, bigger gauze wraps and band-aids, hemostats, tweezers, antacids, hydra gel, burn gels, white thread, suture packets, penknife, straw, lighter, matches, bandanna, pen, marker, (2) water packets, water purification tablets, baking soda, identification.

Duration : 0:9:31

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PART 5 OF 5: NUTNFANCY LEVEL TWO KIT CONTENTS: FOR BLEEDING: 5×9 Kendall-brand Abdominal Pad (1), 4×4 in J&J-brand Topper Sponges (4), 4×4 in J&J Surgipad thick gauze pads (6), 4×4 in J&J All-Purpose sponges (gauze pads) (6), 3×3 in J&J (or other brand) Gauze Pads (8), 3×8 in Oil Emulsion adaptic dressing (4), 2×2 in J&J (or other brand) Gauze Pads (6), 2 Equate-brand tampons, Kendall-brand 4.5 in x 3 yd gauze roll, 10cmx12cm Tegaderm® transparent dressing (4), 6cmx7cm Tegaderm® transparent dressing (8), 1 roll Nexcare-brand microspore medical tape, ¼ inch 3M-brand Steri-Strip (4), 1/2 inch 3M-brand Steri-Strip (4), BandAid-brand (or Nexcare-brand) large bandaids (15), BandAid-brand (or Nexcare or 3M-brand) large elbow/knee adhesive bandages (5), 2×2 in non-adherent pads (Telfa-style) gauze pads (4), latex tourniquet, military compressed triangular OD bandage (1), Polymem® (pending addition), mini super glue tubes in baggie; TOOLS: Streamlight Stylus Pro penlight with AAA lithium batteries, Fiskars general purpose scissors, hemostat (1), Size 11 Scalpels (4), REI-brand sharp tweezers, LaCross-brand Tini-Tweeze tweezers (small, flat bladed), Benchmade-brand Rescue 5 cutting tool, 4×6 in Bagettes-brand plastic bags (2), 1 US Military Document Envelope (NSN 8105-00-334-4120), wooden cotton swabs (10), large sewing needle on index card material, single edge razor blade (1 maybe 2), Gorilla-brand duct tape wound on hotel key card, latex gloves (2 pair), folding magnifying glass, 35mm film container for eye washing; DISINFECTING: k1/2 oz mini bottle of Povidone-Iodine solution, 30ml BandAid-brand antiseptic wound rinse (others ok too), PDI-brand 10% Benzoin Tincture swabs in foil package (5), BD-brand Alcohol Swab (16), PDI-brand Povidone-Iodine prep pad (medium size, 10), Neosporin NeoToGo spray, Neosporin-brand antibiotic ointment (1 tube, 6 single use packets), 4 oz Swift-brand Eye wash, 4 oz Hydrogen Peroxide, 1.5 oz hand sanitizer gel; COMFORT: Chapstick, GoldBond-brand single use antiseptic wipe, itch relief cream, Benadryl-brand itch relief stick, ½ oz Clear Eyes-brand eye drops, 10ml transport tube of Burn Free or Medi-Burn relief gel, Adventure Medical Kits-brand compact Emergency Bivy sack, 6 in ACE bandage (1), 4 in ACE bandage (1), moleskin sheets (2); PHARMACY: salt packets in baggie (6), Extra-Strength Tylenol (lots), Advil (lots), Loperamide (lots), Benadryl tabs (20), large antacid tablets (5), heavy duty pain killers (your choice, use with care), antibiotics (10 days worth); MISC: oral thermometer in case, cotton balls, CPR MicroShield, flexible finger splint, suturing kit (includes syringe and 1% Xylocaine local anesthetic, not shown), BlackHawk-brand medic roll; NOT ENOUGH ROOM BUT NICE IF YOU CAN FIT: Quick Clot, flexible splints, emergency dental kits

Duration : 0:22:41

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Learn how to apply a pressure bandage to an injured person in this first aid training video.

Expert: Alv Rios
Bio: Alv Rios attended the Paramedic Academy and Lansing Community College to become an EMT.
Filmmaker: Robert Rogers

Duration : 0:2:35

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Stocking up on brown gauze, telfa pads and extend-overs for your cat’s first-aid kit are discussed in this free video.

Expert: Dr. Greg McDonald
Contact: www.petpointers.com
Bio: Dr. Greg McDonald earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ohio State University in 1979.
Filmmaker: Diana Bacon

Duration : 0:2:57

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