EDC Trauma Kit

[@charlesstonebridge525]

"Take the information you gained [from the video] and make your own kit" If anyone ever doubted SkinnyMedic's dedication to saving lives vs. turning a profit, that's the answer right there.Thanks for all the videos, I know I've adjusted my medical EDC as a result of some of your videos

[@chaplr]

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[@wolfy8951]

I both agree and disagree. In particular case of SkinnyMedic I do get the kits "as is", but I also use that knowledge to build my own for different situations. My one issue is that if you get "someone else's kit", it might not work for you. That being said, SkinnyMedic's kits are very well thought through to the point that you are not just paying for the kit itself, but for the knowledge, expertise and respect of all the work that went into building it and keeping it up to date.

[@sootch00]

Oh yeah! Thumbs way up~

[@honeybadger660]

Your videos are absolutely amazing! Please keep them coming, subscribed for life.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you for the support!

[@gmaster45612374]

I never leave the house without a Swat T, Combat Gauze, Gloves, and a compression bandage. Love the Swat T. One handed use is doable with practice and it's very flat and compact. Great kit and great video.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Awesome!

[@MrDanhash]

I made my own kit with an OLAES 4" bandage wrapped in a SWAT-T. The OLAES contains extra gauze and an occlusive dressing for a chest seal. With just these two items, you can treat many situations, combining the OLAES bandage and its components with the SWAT-T for the following scenarios: A tourniquet; Two pressure bandages (gauze + SWAT-T for 1st, OLAES for 2nd); wound packing + pressure bandage (gauze for wound packing, SWAT-T or OLAES for pressure bandage); chest seal (occlusive dressing secured with OLAES or SWAT-T); eye cup (part of OLAES)

[@grouch314]

I made one similar with just a 4" Israeli bandage with the outer packaging stripped off wrapped in a SWAT. It's not ideal but it fits in a jeans pocket for those times when I don't have my pack with my ifak

[@gilbd]

Picked this up on the Black Friday sale. It compliments the small kit I picked up last year from SkinnyMedic. Good Stuff, Thanx.

[@nightfury6836]

Very cool. This kit can save lives & every American should have one nowadays.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you

[@Jake-vw3bj]

I like how skinny sells supplies, but he does it purely to make sure people are prepared.

[@ashvandal5697]

Goddamnit. As a hospital (floor) nurse, I was really interested in seeing the demonstration of how vaseline gauze was used to seal a sucking chest wound. I had a feeling it involved the wrapper but was still hoping to learn something new.

[@derekwoodring1739]

Love the bloopers dude. Thanks for sharing!!

[@survivalcomms]

I like the sensible size and excellent demo of the SWAT T. It is always all about the tools you have on hand. Thanks for sharing !

[@SkinnyMedic]

You are correct

[@muddog1561]

lol, I love the bloopers. I ordered the EDC kit and RATS tourniquet. I have a North American trauma kit and just a common first aid kit from North American I bought both at Gander Mountain years ago. I think I will have all I need for everything from first aid to trauma with the 2 different types of tourniquets. I'm thinking about getting the CATS tourniquet also but I'm not sure I need a third ,,but different type of tourniquet. Great videos, I'm learning a lot. I had an accident last year and I almost bleed out , and I carry a gun, so now I'm trying to learn as much as I can and get some tools together.

[@nickwhite6717]

Bit late, but I can suggest watching some of prepmedics vids on RATs tourniquets

[@tooshieg2059]

Your vids are so great. You are a clear instructor. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for all your do. I would like to make one suggestion. Your stage needs to be simplified. I mean, you have all your patches - which is a lot to look at. Plus, the table cloth has writing on it and that's on top of camo. It's difficult to see your featured item that you're talking about. A plain and simple background would be much better. Not a complaint - just a suggestion. Thanks again.

[@tom_olofsson]

Thanks for boiling it down. I carry the basics in my briefcase but this is a more organized way to pack the kit.

[@tom_olofsson]

That is clown car gauze.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Awesome!

[@Apl-yt01]

One thing I started putting in my kits is a disposable razor. Really handy.

[@matthewlerma7975]

This is a great kit! I carry it every day. I put all this in a condor first Responders pouch along with a hemostatic agent and some more gauze but I'm about to by a second kit. Way better in price than competitors and good quality.

[@glenmo1]

I just looked up your EDC kit ..& it only cost $29.99 .. that is a fantastic deal and a great way to put a small EDC trauma kit in the hands of as many people as possible.. next step get training ❤️🙏

[@ABeardedPanda]

If you haven't, will you please make a video dealing with cuts to the neck?

[@SkinnyMedic]

Yes I will

[@mattmcnicholas3735]

I thought it was really funny how you kind of accidentally actually applied the tourniquet lol also drives home the point that just because you apply a TQ does not instantly mean you will lose the limb. Great video! Your videos were the #1 reason I started thinking about medical supplies and carrying them with me.

[@sowelu9247]

Awesome. Best channel I found this year. Thank you so much!

[@greenman7652]

Great info new to this stuff but building my trauma back pack kit. Thank you

[@1randumbguy]

potential dumb question: why would you need both the NAR pressure bandage and the SWAT tourniquet. it seems like both can be a pressure bandage, and both can be a tourniquet. is it just for redundany / multiple wounds?

[@BobBob-il2ku]

My take on this SOFTwide carried in phlster carrier on belt Then vaccumend packed Combat gauze H&H mini pressure dressing (2) Beacon pocket chest seal Not cheap but small and highly effective

[@NCPDFSB]

always learn something on this channel.... thank you mr. and mrs. skinny medic

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you for the support!

[@andrews2302]

Thanks for a great video Skinny, very informative and professional. I've been researching edc trauma kit contents for a while and this video really helped.

[@JeffBluemel]

what a fantastic kit. I think I will have to get one of these.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you for the support!

[@mezamichael]

Just ordered my kit today. Thanks Skinny.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you for the business and support!

[@mclyker]

Great vid. 2 questions... Would you need to carry tape with this for the Vaseline dressing? Secondly, would you recommend carrying both a clotting bandage and the compressed gauze depending on what you come across?

[@TRprepper]

Nice kit, I'll see you at Prepper camp and pick one or two up.

[@SkinnyMedic]

See you there!

[@derekathey4616]

I use a rats through the belt loops like warrior poet. In my back jeans pocket I have h&h compressed gauze, quikclot 3x24 gauze, 3ft gorrila tape and gloves, vacuum sealed in one package. It's about 3x4x1inches or trifold wallet size.

[@onguard4596]

Great information as always. This might be a better EDC for my personal situation. I still like the pocket kit and carry it every day. A few weeks ago you asked about interest in a class where you would teach how to preform 1st aid of trauma injuries. Did I just miss the class or is it still in the works? Thanks again for what you and Mrs Skinny do for us.

[@HangtownTactical]

Little mistake at 4:17 . You referred to the TQ as a SOF-T instead of SWAT-T . 😂 I had to rewind to make sure I heard you correctly. We know what you meant though. Big fan of the channel man! Keep up the great work!

[@bicommander7911]

nice kit, I hope it can savesome lives out there

[@cullenmayes3370]

Hey skinnymedic, think you could do a video on which medications you recommend people carry in a first aid kit in their car, bugout bag, or just EDC? Love your channel, I've learned so much!!

[@derekathey4616]

I have the swat t, z Pak gauze, duct tape and 3x24 inch quikclot. it's about the size of a tri fold wallet.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Sweet!

[@pebalsamo]

Thank you very much for all the work you put into your videos! What else would the Vaseline dressings be good for? I'd assume you could use them on small injuries (cuts, scrapes, etc). Would they also be good for burn dressings?

[@TheMadComputerScientist1787]

have you ever thought of putting some sort of training program together that was kit specific for the different kits you offer. I'm thinking something that explores the capability and limitations of each kit and provides proper training with each item in the various use cases?

[@SkinnyMedic]

Working on it! ;-)

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

To quote Sootch "Thumbs way up" Good gear and great information. However; first thing I am doing is finding the Ketamine Versed patch. Stay safe out there.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Right! haha

[@kpw528]

Great video as always, D. Love the simplicity of this kit. Everything you need, nothing fancy (unless you count the hemostatic gauze as fancy lol), and gets the job done. **Sootch00 voice** Thumbs way up!

[@SkinnyMedic]

haha

[@BushOgre]

Another great and informative video.

[@Stucknthe80z]

Great channel, I always enjoy your videos.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thanks

[@saiyanneo469]

+SkinnyMedic Great video. Will it be ok to carry the SWAT-T without the packet?

[@shuumai]

How safe is it to practice cutting off blood flow? Could serious damage happen from over tightening a tourniquet just for a minute?

[@tomm2812]

Good video Skinny. Good demo. Daily CEU. Thanks. Best

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you for watching!

[@BadKarma.-]

Just purchased

[@KJ4RMZ]

Use the gauze with the petroleum to shine your boots.

[@christaylor4086]

With chest wounds, we just seal them up, is there anything you can do to slow the bleeding down to keep them from bleeding out inside the chest cavity so quickly?

[@rkba4923]

Couldn't u just use the plastic wrap from a bandage or gauze pkg for achest seal?

[@GeordiePrepper]

Great kit man :)

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thanks

[@rueridge7597]

Great vids and service from you

[@silverd20]

3:21 yeah... that's kinda the point...

[@justinofboulder]

Perfect, just ordered!

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you!

[@blackriflemensorganization6139]

Nice kit!

[@tacticalcats7722]

Nice kit Skinny. Also will body heat and sweat degrade elastic tourniquets like the swat t and tk4 (inside or out of its packaging) to the point of it failing of used? if so how often should we replace them? And is there much of a difference btw quick clot gauze and the sport sponge version?

[@SkinnyMedic]

The gauze is easier to use to me. The sponge is good for someone on a budget. I normally check my gear in the spring.

[@kekelaward]

Thanks! Nice kit

[@sedejesus]

Great info. Thank you Sir!

[@Beecozz7]

Have you ever treated a GSW or sucking chest wound? What is your worst case you've been called to? Curious!

[@SkinnyMedic]

I have treated a TON of GSWs

[@joemlb15]

Good vid and kit but why not add a seal rather than that petroleum gauze? to keep down the cost? or the familiarity for civilian ems?

[@SkinnyMedic]

cost

[@scdave100]

Good stuff D.

[@NoTimeForThatNow]

Do you have a recommendation as to where to get training for emergency/trauma medicine? I just completed a CERT class in my area, Palm Beach County, Fl. And I wanted to learn more. Thanks for the videos they are invaluable!

[@SkinnyMedic]

Check with your local gun range for a trauma class.

[@NoTimeForThatNow]

Thanks! Will do.

[@redoak3809]

Can you use duct tape to tape up your chest seals?

[@Docprepper]

Petroleum gauze for sucking chest wounds?

[@Tusker2zero2]

You say to tape down the chest seals. does your kit include the tape as part of your shrink wrapped kit? Also, what about gloves?

[@SkinnyMedic]

I don't have easy access to take that could fold resell, so that would be something to add. You could always hold the chest seal with firm pressure. Yes, a pair of gloves wouldn't be a bad idea.

[@isaacmayer407]

What kind of tape should be used for the chest seal?

[@ogarzabello]

QUESTION FOR MR. SKINNYMEDIC: I have been thinking about the POOR MAN'S ISRAELI BAND and I would like to know if you think it could work: a Kotex towel and Duck tape (very tight). Jokes aside, do you think it can work?

[@yehoshuawildman]

Would the components of the kit fit inside your small first aid kit?

[@Chickenwingsftw17]

What's you thought on the z Pak dressing?

[@Delta-zy1et]

Get like at least one because they have more than h&h or nar gauze and it is something different

[@settah17]

Always enjoy your videos, man! I have a quick question, though. I am going to be taking some CPR/First Aid training at my local red cross, but am wondering what other type of reading material you recommend for first aid. I live out here on the island of Guam where medical training is scarce..

[@tomm2812]

Order Dr. Joseph Alton "Survival medicine"...Doom & bloom", NOLS Outdoors Medicine, WMA Wilderness Medicine, Divers Alert Network " Aquatic Injuries, USMM Shipboard Medicine....list is endless. Enjoy the pursuit of medical knowledge. Best

[@SkinnyMedic]

I always try and pick up nursing books, when RNs get done with school they will pretty much give away their books.

[@billpearce5358]

love your vids Bro.

[@kanepreton9588]

Chest seals aren't recommended anymore in the uk, would would suggest instead?

[@SkinnyMedic]

Why are they not recommended?

[@neiloppa2620]

Great video!

[@LogicBob]

Was that as high as you could get the TQ one handed? Looks like a good kit here.

[@SkinnyMedic]

No I just applied it, I wasn't thinking about getting it high up.

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Tape....what’s a reliable tape to use?

[@Alex-yv5mq]

Duct Tape for most cases do work

[@Inspectorzinn2]

How does a Ambulance that charges thousands for a ride, not utilize a proper chest seal? Hospitals literally charge a 1,000% markup on cheap products like a band aid.

[@simonkimberly6956]

Inspectorzinn2 ambulances are from a different company or not involved with the hospitals financially

[@traumajock]

Those of us in the business don't need no steenking clever gadget. Our brain is the clever gadget and we use what we have. Same with tourniquets. We'd use a BP cuff. For mass casualty, we do have a few CAT tourniquets.

[@waypasthadenough]

What's the expiration on the celox and quik clot and does it matter?

[@SkinnyMedic]

5 years ish .. it becomes not as effective eventually

[@BushOgre]

What are your thoughts on QuikClot EMS Rolled Gauze 3 x 48.

[@gmaster45612374]

Same stuff as combat gauze it is just shorter, rolled instead of Z folded and doesn't have the x ray strip. Good stuff.

[@BushOgre]

+TacticalDesire Thanks.

[@SkinnyMedic]

I have a few rolls, I need to post a video on it.

[@LogicBob]

Is there tape included in this kit for the chest seal? What kind of tape do you suggest?

[@SkinnyMedic]

No you need to apply firm pressure to seal the chest seal. You could add some ducktape folded flat to help wit this.

[@user-pz5ju7mw3k]

What is your go to tourniquet? Which one do you carry for yourself?

[@muddywaterfishing]

Where did you get the don't shoot paramedic patch? I need one of those on my vest.

[@SkinnyMedic]

a friend gave it to me ... I am not sure

[@muddywaterfishing]

10-4. Appreciate it.

[@hunterterrell9930]

throw a single-use pack of asprin in there too

[@ptippettcpr1700]

Awesome video

[@ceadeses]

How much training is involved in becoming an EMT?

[@cavaughnhaynes]

www.learnhowtobecome.org/paramedic-emt/

[@ceadeses]

Thanks it has a wealth of information

[@cavaughnhaynes]

marc sene your'e welcome, you never know when you'll be the first responder, remember, you need the right gear and the right training.

[@muddywaterfishing]

EMT basic is easy easy easy. Medic level training is not. I'm going through it not. Lol

[@michaelchambers1836]

I finished my EMT-B in 3 months, A-EMT is a little longer, a month or two give or take, but still only one semester at our community college here in Alabama. Appx. 150-200 hours of training/class time not including clinical hours for EMT-B.

[@bobcomment207]

Try to install a Swat T with one hand. Very difficult and virtually impossible to install on wounded arm with opposite side hand. This is a major problem with this style of tourniquet. All videos showing Swat T being used on a arm, I have seen, show two hands being used not self application . If blood flow isn't stopped with 1st Swat T application need to unwrap and reinstall. Not s a problem with the C-A-T Tourniquet Generation 7. With one hand slip tourniquet over leg or arm, pull snug with one hand and wind tightening arm till bleeding stops.

[@Dragonstorm1557GAMING]

True true and true, but hear me out. IM BROKE!

[@JoeFrohlich]

Why celox and not a quickclot sponge?

[@SkinnyMedic]

The Gauge is better

[@grabcanovic3343]

Great bro.... Subscribed & Thnx from A-Stan....

[@SkinnyMedic]

Welcome!

[@RandysWSG]

nice man!

[@TexasRob28]

which is better to have a swat-t or cat?

[@SkinnyMedic]

Both are good but I am a CAT guy

[@u1t1matr1x8]

Which is more compact? The Celox or QuikClot?

[@SkinnyMedic]

they are about the same size

[@manuelschmidt1081]

About a year late with the answer... There are smaller packages of haemostatic gauze: Celox Rapid ribbon, for narrow wound channels, Woundclot trauma is more compact, And of course the haemostatic dressings. But think of the following: You need the haemostatic agent at the source of bleeding and you need to fill up the wound to get pressure from outside to the source of bleeding. A small package of haemostatic dressings means that you probably need a pack of compressed gauze to backfill.

[@bruceknight2928]

Any where I can go to get free stuff

[@dannyh9010]

Take a Stop the Bleed course. No free gear (other than gloves, haha) but great free training.

[@dannyh9010]

Also, a Swat-T, and regular gauze will be less than $10. Wrap some duct tape around a used gift card for flat pack. Use the gauze or Swat-T packaging as your chest seal.

[@leetexas3924]

Thanks shipmate, great information. God Bless (us all)

[@Jake-vw3bj]

Yea sex is good but have you ever felt what it feels like to take a tourniquet off after training?

[@Ruger41mag]

Whoo that feels better ..... he he

[@TedBass]

purchased.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Thank you!

[@MaroMagic]

First let me say that the Internet is a great place to learn fixing something or on product review. As for learning the use of medical device to use on the public is not agreeable. As a former CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor with the ARC. I had trained many on the Good Samaritan laws. The myth of it: If you help a person and you do not have a medical background then you will not get sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death. Here in the U.S. anyone can be sued. Non trained person sees a person on the ground hemorrhaging and he/she take a towel to stop the bleeding. If the person on the ground does not make it. In the death investigation will have how the injury occurred and did anyone offered aid (Good Samaritan) Yes a towel was used to try to stop the bleeding. In the case you did what you can and you are covered by the Good Samaritan laws. If the investigation report read like this: A person on the ground hemorrhaging and he/she used a CAT- Tourniquet, Combat Gauze, SWAT-T, Quikclot, then comes the big question are you certified to use these items? So you learned this on KZbin and you say SkinnyMedic did a great job showing you how to use it. Now there will be an issue with this. There is a way to be certified to use these products without having to be a certified as a EMT. Get certified in TECC or TCCC. And you will be certified with NAEMT. SkinnyMedic good videos. My suggestion is to put a disclaimer on your videos or explain how to get certified in this type of training you are showing. Best, Sgt. Magic

[@dornnate91]

I don't think you even realize how many lives you've probably saved

[@jaredrileysmith]

This is the first time I've ever been first to comment on a KZbin video 😜

[@tom_olofsson]

You can finally relax. One more off your bucket list. ; )

[@SkinnyMedic]

Very nice!

[@carterbromley1356]

i cringed when he did that with the tourniquet

[@mikeyob4271]

👍🇺🇸

[@stevenparsons4464]

100th!