Build a Life Saving Kit for Under $25

[@geocaching63]

At 73yo, Ive been an EMT since 1973 (still certified) , and kid, your Training videos are excellent!!

[@hosedragger-204]

That's awesome

[@daviddebergh254]

It just baffles me that this channel and video isn't more popular. Looking at becoming an emt/medic. Stay safe Sam and keep being an angel to others.

[@whynotjustmyusername]

Enjoy it while it lasts. With 30 or so comments below a video he has the chance to reply to us. He surely deserves far more subscriptions, but this will mean hard times for us :I

[@christianuy5791]

Best EMS channel on youtube in my opinion.

[@hw951]

Him and skinnymedic!

[@learnshareevolve1842]

@@hw951 thanks 😊 for love

[@dannyh9010]

I make these and have given them out to friends and family. I use my food saver to seal them up, and cut out small triangles in the edges for easy tear opening. I have a high quality ankle trauma kit that is for my use only, and a couple of these kits in the car for strangers at an emergency.

[@bigd2829]

Nice! Recently built a pretty high quality kit for only around 120. Just waiting on a couple more pieces. Stay safe out there my friend!

[@JoeDurobot]

*For $25 you could add just a few feet of duct tape to make an improvised chest seal with a ziploc bag (or the packaging of the SWAT T).* *Gloves and a pair of trauma shears are also inexpensive.Gotta think of BSI if you treat others!* *I carry the SWAT-T in an ankle kit, very compact.* *Kit contains: SWAT-T, two 4" roll of gauze, a few 4" by 4" gauze pads, duct tape, ziploc bag, trauma shears, sharpie, 2 pairs of gloves.*

[@Teknologix2010]

indeed ductape mine was like: 1x Israeli bandage, 1x compressed gauze 1x several FT of ductape but prepared with easily pullable tabs. 1x gloves

[@matthewellisor5835]

I like the duct tape addition but I'd throw in a boo-boo kit too. Three Band-Aids and a packet of tri-ointment. Instead of (or in addition to) rubber bands and add CoFlex to secure it. BTW vetwrap is the same stuff and much cheaper.

[@Teknologix2010]

knife / or scissors and ductape is bandaid.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Solid! A small roll of duct tape. Maybe a space blanket too. Thanks for the share!!

[@zakzerkich1788]

I’d suggest some disposable gloves in a plastic bag as well.

[@toml.8210]

You should have latex gloves, ziplock bags, and various other first aid items on-hand in your house, garage, car, etc., so I don't include those in the cost.

[@skim193]

nice list.. i would toss in gloves, 3" tape and a zip lock freezer bag

[@justagerman140]

Make it two bags for amputates

[@bodstrup]

Bandaids, adhesive bandages like a 2” x 2”. May not save a life, but could easily save the day for someone. Takes up little extra room, but will be required far more often.

[@trent8346]

I know this video is a couple years old now but as an EMT I would also recommend carrying Intra-Nasal Narcan. I know it kinda goes against the whole topic of building a budget friendly first aid kit but it is definitely a game changer in cases of overdoses.

[@DomCam40401]

Nearly useless without a BVM for preoxygenation

[@Mr2Reviews]

The paper packaging on gauze pads aren't very waterproof so I would opt to put the kit in a ziplock bag of some kind especially if the kit is going to be an EDC item. You don't want to put a soggy gauze pad on a wound. I think the SWAT-T lends itself as a good compression bandage in this respect as it's made of rubber, it can hold a bandage in place and keep it dry in wet conditions. Of course, some kind of sharpie is a must when carrying TQs so you can mark the time it was applied. By the way, I'm glad to see your channel exploded with subs. Just a few months ago, I had a few subscribers more than you and now I'm left in the dust. Keep it up brother.

[@lanedexter6303]

Great! This provides answers many are seeking. The CAT and hemostatic gauze are expensive. This puts useful kits within anyone’s reach.👍

[@HeathInHeath]

Great video. I would add some nitrile gloves and put it all in a half gallon ziploc bag to keep it clean, but other than that it's hard to go wrong for a budget setup. Nice work.

[@lfakerson7703]

You did forget the most essential thing, gloves!

[@mysteriousguy7966]

Put a trash bag in the hands. GG

[@VAMobMember]

If a persons life is on the line I’m helping, gloves or not.

[@matthewellisor5835]

We've each gotta make that decision for ourselves but your (unbroken) skin is already a very good barrier. For me, I keep gloves but I don't worry about them if I haven't the time or if they break.

[@firstimeshooter6590]

BSI PPE IS MY SCENE SAFE!!!

[@Favorite-catNip]

Ja. Grt. I put a tourniquet and adm.pad inside a pocket of my driver's door with some sissors etc. Gotta get it so u can reach it. I'm so glad I found u site

[@duenge]

I had a trigger finger release surgery, and the Doc used a wrap very much like the SWAT T....He wrapped my forearm with it. I DID NOT BLEED!....

[@peggyhorowitz4891]

I pack in vacuum freezer bags. Once the air is pumped out it is more compressed and waterproof.

[@mikeburgan7675]

Thank you Sir

[@frugalmum7943]

Duct tape. Cling wrap. Super glue. Ladies sanitary pads are useful for wound dressings on a tight budget.

[@arnoldmeulen]

Sometimes you get a good bag for free from a car-dealer or a store if you buy something. Ziploc bags are also useful. Gloves are not really nescessary. in the Netherlands you can buy first aid kits from €2,95 but without a tourniquet. a tourniquet is €40,- without shipping costs in the Netherlands.

[@Username-ld7ho]

The video is great, and the things that you picked are gonna mostly cover everything. I would also get some gloves, and some trauma shears. I know that you can get some cheap ones, but I got the $10 5.11 ones. Maybe it’s overkill, but I just saw them in the store, and I bought them. This is not part of the trauma kit, but I would probably get bandages, and some hydrogen peroxide in a small bottle. I’m probably gonna use it more often than I’m gonna use the other ones. I’m just a regular guy, so I don’t have to necessarily be in situations in which I’ll need to save someone’s life.

[@npr386]

Might also recommend baby aspirin. Oh, and gloves, because BSI.

[@zBMatt]

Aspirin not the best item. A lot of people have conditions that would make Aspirin cause internal bleeding.

[@npr386]

@@zBMatt As a paramedic, I haven't really met many people that can't take ASA, and it's a first line treatment for STEMI. That said, if I could get my hands on some, meloxicam would be good for trauma pain management.

[@-darrell]

@@npr386 I love when people give advice to a professional. :)

[@TheMassie97]

Can you please review The Medic Pro from my medic? I have not seen any good reviews on it, and a review and walk-through would be most helpful. Thank you, Sam.

[@amtraktraveler9118]

Great info. I'll pass this on to my EMS director to use in our monthly training Ambulance meetings.

[@Kyle_Mo]

That is a great set up and training is very essy.

[@UncleMike81]

Thanks Sam!

[@hobbs187]

Great. THanks.

[@sheagoff6009]

I get kinda squeamish while watching and hearing about wounds. But I still watch because it’s interesting.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

that is excellent information!

[@brandondang7156]

How does abdominal pad help save life. Also thank you for this Greta information.

[@markrandall2997]

I would add some of them medical scissors they use for cutting clothes off so u can get to the wound without needing to roll and tug on folks who possibly gots a spinal injury least I would think that's a must have idk

[@joshdaboss5657]

Add some sugar packets in case on someone having a diabetic emergency or something. I always carry a glucometer on hand and glucagon/glycogen in my trauma kit

[@brekerr]

Great vid (as always), along these lines it would be good to see your thoughts on a parents out and about first aid kit. I think the SWAT T and compressed gauze, is what you might suggest for kids? I kinda think a kit for a parent needs to be small, keep the kids playing and keep them alive. Would love to know thoughts. Or for that matter the thoughts of others.

[@stevenhindman2029]

One gallon plastic bag to put it in and to double for emesis bag. Also hilarious how many BSI comments there are. Good job NREMT.

[@markb.1259]

Great video... Thank you!!!

[@henri3446]

The most important is still training

[@ADVNevada]

Great video, thanks!

[@benburns5995]

Hi Sam, thanks for this very informative and interesting video.

[@susangirardi3655]

Don't you feel a Jerusalem bandage might be a better option than tourniquet?

[@LiveLittv]

For the love of swag bring back this intro.

[@Tusker2zero2]

What's your opinion on the SWAT-T? I bought two. One to train with, and one to carry. To me anyway, it seems difficult to apply. It slips around a lot. Has a tendency to kink and twist as you're applying it. And, in general it seems you have to really work at it to get the proper pressure to cut off circulation.

[@Mr2Reviews]

They're heavier than SOF-T Wide and CAT TQs but like Prep Medic said, they're more comfortable on the person they're being applied to and they also work for small children or very skinny people where CAT or SOF-Ts might not work. I think they're better for applying to other people, not on the individual themselves.

[@Penguin545]

Agreed- you can do a swat T pretty easy on your leg or other people’s legs/arms but you will struggle to get it around your own bicep. I carry both but like the NAR CAT the most for its rapid self application.

[@autismaviation1520]

Could you make a video on building a first aid kit without medicine (Where I live we can not have prescribed/OTC medication).

[@liliumsg]

Hey just wondering what dark blue jacket you wear in a lot of videos thx 😊

[@Sudz1911]

Love the content, and subscribed

[@TheWindigomonster]

NPA backwards is also good for washing fluids/powder out of eyes.

[@timothy9072]

Trauma was basically involved in this kit which most likely involves blood, but no bsi was in the kit, anyways okay video for the everyday person

[@asusgtmark2457]

Gloves🧤

[@gmxealot6236]

Gloves (and these days a GOOD mask) are very important.

[@markusayt]

Have you ever found counterfeit SWAT-T on Amazon or elsewhere? There have been many reports of counterfeit CAT tourniquets. I have not heard of SWAT-T fakes yet. Thanks for the informative videos.

[@ziyuansim5090]

Don't forget your Laytex Gloves brother

[@ianmaczito1337]

Non laytex*

[@niccatipay]

Nitrile incase the guy is alergic.

[@ziyuansim5090]

@@niccatipay yes sir

[@niccatipay]

Be healthy out there comrade. Where ever the hecc you now.

[@InformalGreeting]

Looking back two years later and most of the items are priced about the same as they were then. Who’s have guessed that it would be the roller gauze that now costs more than the entire kit did when the video was made?

[@gusjeazer]

I would add a few 14G needle catheters. Cheap, effective for NCD in 'most' people. Better than no NCD option.

[@willmoore3537]

thanks for the video don't forget duct tape and fishing line lol

[@gacandido2010]

What's the fishing line for??

[@willmoore3537]

You can stitch yourself up with fishing line I've done it twice and didn't lose my leg lol

[@gacandido2010]

Wow that's awesome, thanks for the reply

[@willmoore3537]

Just a heads up super glue and baking soda works pretty well soldiers have used that for years

[@andreahenning8076]

@@willmoore3537 Together or, like, separately? I know about super glue but I've never heard of using baking soda on a wound... 🤔

[@Favorite-catNip]

Opps forgot Flashlights.

[@globebemine2532]

You forgot gloves!

[@GraphiteandCigars]

Add gloves for sure 👍

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Bit off topic but as you mentioned abdominal pad; would one need a moisture seal bandage or will a regular trauma pad do?

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

@@PrepMedic Thanks for the advice, wont worry about adding it to my first aid kit then.

[@UltimateUnnamed]

Good content 👍 I left you a sub.

[@humbertostunter1]

Tourniquete

[@benjaminflores8366]

You didn’t say “bsi scene safe” before you stared the list

[@youliveandlearn4131]

Alcoholic wipes are a no go aye!?

[@PrepMedic]

What good would an alcoholic wipe do for you here? Those are used to clean skin prior to something like an IV, not clean a wound.

[@youliveandlearn4131]

@@PrepMedic Your the expert.

[@security29]

Some 3m medical tape

[@kan-zee]

💪😎👍💖

[@Harrell423]

Needle D, jk most people can't do that

[@firstimeshooter6590]

Maybe a pen. Take down notes.

[@hunterterrell9930]

Are you in an elevator?

[@PrepMedic]

An ambulance

[@danielhiscock1986]

Pen and note book would be my recumdation

[@Realkidswithguns]

A knife

[@ona3304]

Hello sir. I've been watching your videos lately. I'm taking notes from your videos. I just signed up as redcross volunteer and my goal is to become an emt. It's still a long way but hopefully I can have knowledge and skills like you. Thanks for all your videos.

[@JuandelaCruz001]

Just subbed. My kind of channel (my old colleagues were TacMed certified. I'm still learning).

[@TacMedTV]

Solid work, PrepMedic! Keep the videos coming! Subscribed!

[@housekilla457]

Some dollar store coloring books and crayons.

[@onenikkione]

Rubber-band disintegrate very quickly

[@aqualust5016]

Don't just put it in a rubber band wrap. Get a gallon ziploc bag, keep your shit water tight, fit it as much as you can afford.

[@temsopsinternational6744]

Great budget suggestions Brother! We like Cravats for cheap. Also some pliable plastic for occlusive dressing.

[@RikthDcruze]

Providon Iodine solution and ointment

[@VAMobMember]

Duck tape and a ziplock bag could be used as a chest seal could they not?

[@toml.8210]

The music is offensive, for a technicall video. BOOOOO.

[@PrepMedic]

You will live

[@magnusschaub4848]

morphium

[@Bacciagalupe]

Awesome

[@richardphysician5640]

Yeah, it STARTS with a 25 dollar kit then 2 years later you do inventory in your small edc sling med bag and discover you've got over 200 bucks worth of kit. I love it, being a bit more prepared than the next guy.

[@selenah2919]

Thank you I appreciate the video you forgot the gloves but if there’s a emergency you don’t got time for gloves just wash your hands after

[@questtrinity]

Large safety pins would be cheap and easy to add. Edit you can put them on the corners of all the wrapping for easy opening and quick access to the safety pins.

[@grapeypear4558]

Your channel is awesome! I just found it and subbed. There have been a few instances where I’ve had to learn wound care in real time, and I’ve searched KZbin for info without very helpful results. I definitely would have benefitted from your videos! Luckily my amateur methods have worked in the past lol. Anyway, I did a google search for “building a first aid kit” and this video was a top result! Seems far fetched that content like yours would be censored in any way, but reality is stranger than fiction sometimes

[@marcoromomoreno5628]

Thank you Sam!!! I'll cosiderate it lol.

[@outlawpat8038]

Very underrated video man.

[@uppaia]

Excellent - as always.

[@irenegonzalez6485]

Don't forget goves

[@matthewjackson9615]

I'm just an ordianry person looking for a basic kit to carry around in my car. Heck man, I'm not going to punch gauze deep down inside of a gunshot wound or insert a nasopharyngeal airway down someone's nostril, that's not going to happen. Mouth to mouth resuscitation ? No way.