Building A Medic Bag

This week I show you how to make a paramedic jump bag out of a Vertx Contingency Duffle. It is my hope that those watching this video will take the principals of this build and apply them to their own situation/training level.
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[@GilWertheim]

Can you do a video on kit maintenance, identifying things that expire, proper way to disinfect tools and anything else I am forgetting. Thanks

[@TheTranq]

That is a good idea

[@daadadda]

@@TheTranq On the other hand, I do understand any hesitation content creators would have shining light on that topic. Just too much risk people understand/exercise things wrong/half-right and end up screwing the equipment's integrity. But yeah that would be an interesting vid no doubt

[@thebassmaster1364]

Expire- reference the us army million dollar study that basically examined how good medications and such are actually effective past their expiry date. Was surprising, a great read. Disinfect tools- any liquid disinfectant, alcohol, iodine, bzk, peroxide. Make sure it gets very damp and has time to dry so the disinfectant gets full effect. Alcohol actually takes up to a minute to kill some bacteria. You can also use an open flame to clean metal implements- be carefull. Items that you dont want to expose to those liquids could allways be wrapped in plastic for waterproofness and then put in boiling water or even some kind of improvised vegie steamer. A make shift autoclave, not as effective without the pressure, but should be more than fine.

[@robertsmith470]

Simple...check packages for any expiration dates, and use a medica grade anti-viral/bacterial cleaner to clean hard equipment (shears, hemostats, flashlights, equipment)

[@klaudpwns]

AAAAAGH I NEED A MEDIC BAG

[@serenical_]

AHHHHHHH IM DYING

[@qdudehome9889]

Awesome I was looking for a comment that said this lol

[@ninc3d3m0n4]

MEDIC BAG (INTENSE EARRAPE)

[@LeaveMeAloneFBI]

YOU'RE SUCH A MEDIC BAG, I NEED IT

[@ninc3d3m0n4]

@@LeaveMeAloneFBI DON'T NEED NO AMMO BAG, DON'T NEED IT

[@snailbert147]

A friend of mine named Dallas would love to see this.

[@kd5you1]

One thing I would recommend for anyone using writing paper products out in the field is Rite In The Rain paper and notepads. I've purposely spilled water on a sheet that I wrote on, and it had no issues with repelling the water. Generally speaking, plain paper absorbs water and then gets messy with smeared ink.

[@caleblyons51]

I think I "nerd out" too much with stuff like this! I love the medical field and can't wait to get started. I'm gonna take an EMT class next year as a senior than join the Army National Guard as a 68W Combat medic.

[@kevinhayden9030]

Caleb Lyons EMT here. Salute. I hope you do well.

[@elisscaliving5864]

Be prepared you won’t do much 68W stuff in the guard

[@BatmanShampoo]

twitch moments can’t say it’s been better for me on the Active Duty 68W side of things this year either 😂 been collecting COVID-19 samples for over 4 months now

[@randomamerican3287]

How's it going?

[@ryangribs]

Update?

[@2ATristan]

I love this video. I'm in Paramedic school and currently working two different armed security jobs. I have a little bit of medical equipment in my car but that's mostly IFAK and trauma care. I won't be carrying any ALS equipment until I'm licensed. I've been hesitant on carrying more than I already have because of the liability aspect. This puts me slightly at ease about building out a more comprehensive kit.

[@user-ok4pk2mp3e]

Something about the packing of the objects in that bag is just so satisfying.

[@joshdudash1418]

Getting sponsored by Vertex? Just need LAX Ammo and Big Daddy Unlimited now

[@serenical_]

*AHHHHHHHHH I NEEEEEEED A MEDIC BAAAAAAG* *AHHHHHHH IM DYING*

[@fadlanal-amsi9839]

*SOMEBODYDROPAMEDICBAG*

[@snailbert147]

Jim, relax.

[@flyoverkid55]

Nice set up. Most everything anyone would want to carry into a scenario. For those not working out of an ambulance it's all you could carry reasonably. Thanks for sharing your insights with us, stay safe.

[@irishgaming8061]

Dude, I am so glad you made this video. I'm taking classes to become an EMT and I was thinking of making my own bag to have whenever I'm in my vehicle or heading into work.

[@masterwindleborn]

A great bag to use what people dont think about is a camera bag as it has modula pockets or spaces and can move them to any style you like! Plus ypu can find tactical looking ones to ones that look like a camera bag and where people wont know what's in it. But either way I recomend a camera bag if your on a budget

[@Mr2Reviews]

The only thing I would recommend adding is a hands-free flashlight in case you have to work on a patient in the dark, something like a headlamp or clip-on flashlight with a 90 degree head. I recommend the Thrunite TH20, UCO Air 150, Olight H1R, , or Claymore Capon 40B.

[@borjabarrero9314]

Mr2 Reviews don’t think that should be in that bag, flashlights should be personal equipment.

[@Mr2Reviews]

@@borjabarrero9314 Noted. I saw the penlight but thought a hands-free option would be more practical.

[@Whiskey_Actual]

Right on time and as usual, very informative. I'm building a BLS bag for my family vehicle. Added a Rite in the Rain notepad for vitals and a headlamp.

[@chriscrawford3809]

Mr W headlamp for sure.

[@borjabarrero9314]

Hi, i would suggest to keep your Airway roll and med case vertical so that you can reach them easily. Maximum respect even though. Great job

[@dallasfrompayday2454]

This was in my recommended; KZbin knows what i need

[@sweetsweetapple6557]

Yeah sometimes you just need someone to drop a medic bag.

[@BicirikBey]

Lets drop this man a medic bag!

[@datboi4327]

Dallas taking notes

[@snailbert147]

👍

[@CraigF]

Thank you for your helpful videos, hope you’re staying safe.

[@celbridgecorolla]

Saw this video and just re arranged my own kit bag will be adding to it soon when I get My emt qualification. Cheers for the videos sam greetings from ireland.

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

If you are wondering which IV drip set to get you probably shouldn't be putting IV stuff in your bag, haha. All joking aside, cool bag set-up. In CT, we can't perform ALS treatment (IVs, intubation, etc) when "off-duty" so this isn't something I would keep in a car as much as in the house for a SHTF kind of situation.

[@isaachoover7352]

SAM medical makes a relatively cheap manual IO device that is also pretty compact and unlike the IO device from Persys medical it is reusable.

[@uknow2908]

I'd like to watch a video about usage of some of these items. I understand something, but all other thingies are so interesting!

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Thanks Sam, lots of good hints.

[@jacquelinebarnard649]

Thankyou Sam .. I will look in to taking a CPR course and more if possible. Greatly appreciated for all your information you share lovnlite 💙😇

[@MinorLG]

My mother has small veins that wonder. Several times for draws and IVs, the plemby has attempted like 5+ times with standard needles. It sometimes can take a dozen times to get a normal needle in one of those veins. However, the second that a butterfly needle is used, it hits a vein first time. As such, any time my mom needs extensive blood stuff done, she insists on a butterfly. They never listen, and try 3 times first, but then they realize, and listen. As such, Do you carry butterfly needles with you?

[@kiliellwallace1112]

where does a civilian get these things or a EMT wanting to make a personal bag

[@youarememe3833]

this will surely help out dallas

[@calebgroncki6045]

Cool channel, thanks for the tips!

[@Marty32]

Sam, great video as always. Remind me to show you my medic bag at some point.

[@gustavosm7030]

Very good information! Would like to see you talk about celox, surgical glue and steri-strips. Should I have at home or on my EDC? When to use each one? Thanks!

[@ltshortfuse]

Sam, long time listener, first time caller. I'm a medic student right now, and you mentioned the bougie being good for crikes. How does it help? I don't remember that being mentioned in our airway units. Thanks, love you, love your show.

[@PrepMedic]

One of the big issues performing a surgical cric is a loss of your landmarks with the hole you made through the skin and the one you made through the membrane not lining up. The bougie can be inserted as a placeholder right away and makes it easier to insert the tube over to get it into the airway.

[@mr.e8282]

Thank you for this.

[@sleep_deprived_stormworker]

finally, dallas can get his medic bag.

[@mervs-verves]

Well you can’t have too many bags right? Nice addition to your collection! SWAT med pack, RATS, Car Emergency Bag....

[@PrepMedic]

Lol I wont keep this one set up as a medic bag. Just wanted to show how to do it.

[@JLoveCNA18]

Can you do an bag for basic emergency medical Responders such as civilians

[@paulpugh2480]

Could you demonstrate how to insert the needle for a sucking chest wound .

[@NoahKuzel]

I purchased a pair of X-Shears on your recommendation

[@williammoore4646]

Thanks for an informative well presented video.

[@maestrojanmj7818]

I have to say your stuff are awesome

[@FroztYcle4737]

AHHHH I NEEEED A MEDIC BAG

[@adamjohnsonmusicvideos]

That bag is fuckin' ready to go!

[@foatballmanstudios2447]

dallas would be proud

[@snailbert147]

AAAAAH!

[@rileym6193]

Can you do a video on the my medic EDC kit? Thanks. Love the vids.

[@richhajdu8150]

Awesome video. Im kind of curious though, so i notice you build alot of your own bags, is that something preferred by your service, or if it's a personal bag are you able to actually get orders ofd duty, or is everything in there a standing order. I only ask because in PA and NJ the two states I was an emt in medics were basically EMTs off duty as they couldn't contact the medical director for orders. However 2/4 services i worked for allowed the full-time paramedics to basically set up their bags on either the ambulance or MICU (NJ they drove chase vehicles and would meet bls on scene they never transported on their own). Basically the ones who did that were the ones that worked the most. Now when I worked for a transport company I did carry my own BLS bag and hid it if the state was checking trucks because half the time the others were so careless they were either too lazy to restock or 90% of the stuff was expired and i didn't often have enough time to check more than the oxygen before they were rushing us away. That was the only place i had that issue. I knew of one other service no longer in business where the medics were each assigned their own personal box with everything except narcs and fridge meds and they would be responsible to have it each shift and maintain it. Narcs had to be double lock and key on the ambulance.

[@dallas9040]

I need a medic bag

[@barny4586]

Can you do a video on basic first aid?

[@ThEmWaWaWaWoMaN]

Question. If you are a EMT / Paramedic responding you a patient, and a layperson has administered care, do you as the first responder keep the work that the lay person has done? Or do you take off what the layperson has done and apply your own treatment? Example: you respond to a patient with a gunshot wound to the left arm. A layperson has applied a tourniquet and has packed the wound. Do you as the first responder take off the tourniquet and unpack the wound? Or do you go with what the layperson has done already? Thanks!

[@PrepMedic]

It depends on the quality of care. If it is an effective TQ I’ll keep it on, but in my experience 9/10 patients with bystander intervention have been managed poorly and most likely have a belt tied around their arm that isn’t stopping any bleeding. In those cases I will replace it.

[@ThEmWaWaWaWoMaN]

PrepMedic awesome, thanks for the reply. I wanted to make sure that if I did provide care prior to first responder arrival that I wasn’t hindering with their care. I know that my TQ will be effective cause I watch your videos! Lol keep up the good work.

[@Nathan-H]

@@ThEmWaWaWaWoMaN The best and most important thing you can do is get some medical training, Your question shows you have the ability and right mindset for this. Equipment is nothing with out the training that goes with it.

[@ThEmWaWaWaWoMaN]

Family Prepper I agree. I’m currently in a EMT class now. I fond prep medics KZbin when I was researching skills training like wound packing and other stuff. Unfortunately due to covid, I haven’t been able to go in person and get my hands on the tools.

[@bobbysmith6871]

Can you make a list of everything please?

[@leslieunderwood3520]

Thanks! Once again a great video.

[@Athreehourtour]

Thanks man for ur video/s and knowledge and service.

[@FNG_Star]

How did you receive your paramedic license? Technical route or traditional education? Do you recommend one route over the other?

[@bernadethusi3313]

Does work reimburse you for your equipments?

[@williammarshall5048]

would you be able to tell me where to find the boxes you use to store your meds, please? great videos by the way!

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

could you do something about sterilization methods you use on your gear? i carry a lot of gear that i had to pay for myself because my employer doesn't provide it. and with covid there is even more cleaning going on. we have protocol but it is super basic

[@mamaxmerlo1331]

What’s medication case is that?

[@mr_soap9613]

This guy´s home is, in gamer terms, high loot

[@Balls1335]

Dallas liked this video.

[@keystonesurvival1715]

Epi is the only thing that is gonna help really in anaphalaxis yes I'm an emdoc. Great laymen are gonna start needling folks which cause a pnemothorax actually, better be damn sure it's a. Tension pntx or you'll cause more problems. Lawn don't need to start an iv or intubate a bvm is a real t good idea

[@shayamaddex996]

Have you thought about adding a filter to place between the BVM and mask/tube?

[@armandogarcia1862]

can all that be given/legal to have, except the meds if you’re a civilian

[@carriecaputo138]

What size OPA and NPA do you have in this kit?

[@ainsleygaston9206]

Is this for personal use? In the states do Parameidc service’s provide you ppe, supplies etc. My paramedic service here in Toronto Canada, supplies all of this equipment in bags that stay and get restocked in the truck.

[@NightGamer_1]

What Dallas would've wanted

[@ianshelton6662]

So you aren't going to add saline lock extension loops to your IV kit??

[@jacobgarciablanco1436]

I like your watch.

[@bobt471]

👍Very good video. Easy to follow and short. Thank you very much 🤓

[@seanimal7723]

Thanks for the info man!

[@paulmartella9160]

GREAT VIDEO!!! JUST SUBSCRIBED!!! Where do you get the Velcro strap holders you attach stuff to and attach to the walls of your bag?

[@danthebaptist6896]

Great video, I'm a scuba diver EFR and workplace first aider. What would you suggest I carry as an EFR/ first aider in the UK.

[@blackstream8666]

In which situations is this supposed to be used? In privacy on the job, both? Thanks a lot!

[@bcoy0605]

Hey, Have you got a link to the box you keep your meds in? IT looksllike a great addition to my kit. I currenly use a Statpacks med pouch but the hard and see through box looks like a better option! Thanks

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

another question, for IV supplies. why do you carry a bunch all separate instead of sets? like i have a kit packs that have everything needed for set up in one. so i grab one or two for a patient and don't need much else. do you find benefit separating it all out or is it just about ease of refill from the rig that you don't have to pack up yourself?

[@janek11kowalski]

Is there a reason why there are no burn treating dressings (like hydrogels)?

[@blackheartgaming6121]

if i can get into the national guard im planning on going towards the medical route

[@user-gz5vv6mp6s]

Haven’t heard BSI since Corps School.

[@fireguymel]

Thoughts on Coban in place of ACE wraps?

[@glennj6465]

Have you tried the Boa constrictor ? Could you demo ?? Thanks

[@pretaxfrog4]

patient bleeding out* THROWS MASSIVE PYTHON AT PATIENT "GET BETTER!!!"

[@glennj6465]

Matthew Mmmm 🙄ha ha 🤨

[@craigclay6335]

I use them. They are a great tool from NAR. Had a patient that had a BP of 70 palpable threw the BOA on rolled it down and got a 18g in no problem.

[@KomandarmKnuckles]

Dallas would like to know your location

[@snailbert147]

Glad to see these!

[@JoelPerez-hk5hp]

No D-10?

[@paulwehrmann9740]

Just wondering how you couldn't fit in an i-gel... What's the reason you didn't put in a Stifneck?

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Paul Wehrmann Apparently they are moving away from stiff neck collars ( I know it doesn’t make sense) but the Canadians did a study & more harm than good in applications. Most pt will tell you weather they have a spinal injury ( if awake) & believe or not they are moving toward soft collars..( they being the Faculty of Emergency Medicine.)

[@toma2281]

@@mettahuttravels3183 stiff necks are awful. They're painful, harmful and don't even do a great job immobilising the c-spine. Conscious patients are capable of maintaining their own in-line stabilisation, and soft collars act as a reminder to the patient and a visual cue to ED staff. Unconscious patients don't move. I've just moved from a system with soft collars to one with hard collars and it's awful.

[@theweakobey]

Having only 4.g of narcan is insane for me I would have to keep at least 6 as I've had too many overdoses that have taken over 4mg. I normally carry 4mg ampules and have gone through over 15 on one call before effect.

[@PrepMedic]

I can’t think of a scenario where I would give more then 2 amps of narcan. If that doesn’t reverse them then either it isn’t an opiate OD and they bought themselves a tube or it is an opiate OD and they bought themselves a tube just the same. I feel like providers get so tunnel visioned into narcan that they completely neglect other differentials and treatment modalities. Bag them and throw in an NPA, trial narcan, if that doesn’t work RSI and support BP with pressers.

[@TheSalmoneer]

AAAUUUUGHH I NEEED A MEDIC BAG

[@n0vellette]

I noticed you mentioned 'in case of patient refusal' a lot. How common is it that you get refusal of aid? Are people allowed to say no even if they're in a life threatening situation?

[@BatmanShampoo]

Yes, as with any medical treatment, a patient cannot be treated without consent. Implied consent can be assumed when a patient is unable to provide consent, or for minors when no legal guardian is present or reachable, and will protect any reasonable and appropriate medical care rendered within scope of practice by a responder.

[@nickmarksmusic]

EMT-B here - in my experience, the area where I work returns a roughly 66% transport rate. That means 1 in 3 folks my truck goes out for refuse care.

[@christophersayles5888]

Quick question, what pulse oximeter do you have in your kit please?

[@mdjtobin]

What kind of work do you do where you need to supply your own bag and get to bring meds home? Wouldn't your employer supplies anything you need to fill a bag if needed?

[@PrepMedic]

This kit is for demonstration only. The supplies are taken from my other kits that I am issued because I am on special teams and am required to respond in my POV

[@RKLIFE17]

Where did you get kings or Igels on the open market?

[@vincentanderson2757]

How much did it cost you to put all this together

[@ssddffification]

Where did you get all the velcro organizers?

[@brandonresendez2777]

What kind of shelves are those?

[@deatz8997]

Do you have a listing and/or links of components?

[@limboneutral6849]

How much would you say this whole play bag cost??

[@SuiSuicideDrone]

ARGH I NEED A MEDIC BAG

[@michaelloving8004]

does your ems carry drugs like norepineprine,

[@Christpickney]

Don't forget thermometer

[@valentin3690]

What is BSI? Is it ok to have and use NPA (in case of cardiac arrest) without I have been trained to use it? And if I buy one, is it ok to try to put it on myself but without lube because i dont have one? And in what situations the NPA can be used?

[@flyoverkid55]

BSI stands for body substance isolation, normal folks call it PPE. The medical profession is terminology heavy, it's part of their us v. them mentality.

[@tannertoejam2196]

If you have not been trained to use a certain medical device, I would not recommend attempting to use it on a patient or yourself. SAVE YOUR MONEY! GET TRAINING BEFORE EQUIPMENT!!!

[@jedibike]

Joey!!!! 😀😀😀😎😎😎

[@nelunelu910]

Calm down Dallas it's just a medic b- * *dallas kisses the medic bag then eats it* *

[@snailbert147]

AAAAAAAAH! I NEEEEED A MEDIC BAAG!

[@carterholloway4582]

@PrepMedic is it possible to get a IO device as a civilian or do you have to be associated with a agency? I feel like getting a lot of this stuff (meds mostly) you need to go to a know someone

[@zfjames]

There's a reason for that - you should be trained in how to use that first.

[@cade8986]

Guys, don’t skimp on Band-Aids. Get Band-Aid brand. I’m stuck on Band-Aid brand because Band-Aid’s stuck on me.

[@lenn1635]

Do you use the io often?

[@PrepMedic]

Yes

[@lenn1635]

@@PrepMedic OK. That's interesting. In from Germany and here it gets used very rare. Here it mostly only gets used if somebody has very severe burns and you can't find a place for an normal IV. Sometimes the io drill gets thrown away and isn't used a single time. In which case do you use the io?

[@PrepMedic]

An IO is used in cases where patients are in profound shock states and don't have the vascular volume to support an IV. We also use it as primary access for patient's in cardiac arrest or in anyone that we can't get IV access on who needs medication administration.