How a Special Forces Medic sets up his IFAK | Individual first aid kit | Tactical Rifleman

[@nickh2182]

As an EMT in a high volume and high violent crime area, this is my favorite IFAK vid. This is exactly what I put in my IFAK and my buddy kit. Listen to this guy instead of all the tacticool dudes who haven't actually had to plug holes.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Stay safe out there

[@jeffcarr2820]

I counsel combat soldiers (active and vets), and have never lost one to suicide, but there have been wounds and 911 or a nurse talking me through. I would love to talk to another shooter who has EMT Training I don't have. I have Advanced Life Saving and Water Safety Instructor Cert. but I'm concerned about wounds from someone slipping on rocks with heavy gear, and about wounds from thoughtlessness around firearms when I'm with other shooters and none are EMT's.

[@anraegodley-cooper6321]

Blessings to you and your family my brother in Arms.

[@jackjack4412]

@@jeffcarr2820 Sounds like awesome work you do. Can you recommend any online sources for me to learn about how you help folks with suicidal thoughts?

[@RASKATFAETON]

And in what place did this chukhan plug holes in his life, if not a secret?

[@Lt-no4sy]

Another reason to use hemostatic gauze instead of powder is that when you're pouring the powder it can contact various mucous membranes in the body such as the nose, throat, or eyes; which can cause things like blindness and airway blockage.

[@plzhelpj2316]

Underrated comment

[@mattlinck6794]

One thing I always make sure to carry with me also is a basic boo boo kit. A lot of people tend to focus on trauma level care like sucking chest wounds, tension pneumothorax, lost limbs, etc., but having a good kit with some butterfly bandages, smaller gauze, band aids, ibuprofen and other similar items can go a long was as well. Keep it simple but keep it smart

[@robertmelendez3132]

Having young kids my kit has both. It's also a little bigger because I keep both children's otc meds and adults otc meds in it. Simple things you might need need while out, benadryl, advil, Tylenol, pepto, and tumbs. When traveling even nyquil (pill form) for those nasty colds when you need to rest.

[@briankudalis9572]

Before you go out on a mission where you have a good chance of getting shot or shrapnel your not allowed to take ibuprofen for ten days beforehand . The ibuprofen weakens the blood clotting capabilities. You want blood that clots fast . Take Tylenol instead

[@keeranimal8]

Yup! I’m an armed school guardian, but even though we are there should the unthinkable happen, the reality is our day to day lives deal more with simple cuts, bruises, bee stings, etc. I set my “ouch pouch” up for most of these inevitabilities…

[@PLT123]

Underrated comment

[@shockwave6213]

My Booboo kit with some alcohol wipes, NSAIDs, allergy meds, SpongeBob Band-Aids, a small tube of neosporin and a piece of candy to console me after a particularly painful scrape is kept rolled up in a baggy inside an ALICE compass pouch. Its extremely low profile because it fits onto a belt or section of MOLLE webbing with a single Alice or Malice clip.

[@Paganhellbilly]

I watched this video last December for the first time, and in a chain of events leading after. I started EMT training and I start clinicals tomorrow. This video led to me finding a career, thank you. God bless and happy Veterns day to all who served

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing; that’s awesome. Best of luck in your new career. Strength and Honor, TR

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Toadally Epic96 Clinicals only consist of a couple 12 hour shifts as an EMT-B. It’s nothing. So how are you progressing?

[@remag94]

Medic here. Great setup! I would also include a pair of good quality gloves. They don't take up much space and are not only for protection from pathogens and contaminants, but also good for pressing on bleeding wounds and on sucking chest wounds.

[@TacticalRifleman]

reMag, yes, Gloves have many great uses and I used to carry them. However, overseas, I found that I never took the time to put them on. It didn't matter if it was an American or Iraqi casualty. I just never took the time. Not saying it is right, just my way of not wasting time. I agree most people should add them. Thanks for commenting. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@screamingdwarf]

Of its wet and its not yours use gloves ..right?

[@davidturner1079]

yup. Nitrile gloves can be taped down to a sucking chest wound in an extreme emergency. If you intend to use older quick clot, you should also consider an epi-pen. The chitosan in them can set off a seafood allergy. You can of course secure the airway with the npa (remembering not to use if you see any head, especially face, trauma) if you are not going to carry that epi-pen. Our training told us that we should consider the NPA in every case except head wounds if were were using ANY of the other options. (This was CLS 2014, these things do change, do not take this as gospel, but I see airway security as a very easy and big deal).

[@johnbroussard3666]

HM here, ALL chest wounds suck!

[@Thaidory]

They are helpful but there is no way an average grunt will be composed and agile enough to able to put them on all when there is a heavy bleeding that needs to stop.

[@DesmoProfundis]

Having Carl take care of my bobo on the range? A new life goal.

[@RenaQueenLion]

Having been a Trauma nurse I truly appreciated this video for field rescue. Explained the core basics so succinctly! Sharing it to militia groups I am in.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Rena, Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR

[@philipmuiruri290]

Good knowledge to share

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

Guns up!

[@gregdunn6040]

Former EMT-P, FMF Corpsman and Army Medic, love this video it's almost to a T exactly how mine are set up.

[@JB.1371]

Greg Dunn Wait a minute... you were in the Navy and switched to 68W or vice versa? Why? Just curious. (:

[@gregdunn6040]

Jacob B. I was 91B first then went Navy, and back to Army 91W/68W, I did one enlistment as a Corpsman for the training and experience, at the time early 90's the FMF Corpsman was trained light years better than 91B.

[@jabbawoods]

I have a few other things like splints... I was an EMT-B, Ski Patrol, LPN...

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Karl Woods You ever go back to school for the RN or EMT-P? LPNs and EMT-Bs can’t do shit - but great starting experience.

[@scottyscott1898]

Greg Dunn yeah corpsman are bad ass... gotta keep up with them marines! Hooah!! But seriously, I couldn’t carry all that shit those 68W folks carry.. I’m spoiled as a flight medic in the AF haha but mad respect to everyone on the ground! I’m just the guy who helps finish that last leg to a Level 1 trauma center. Cheers mates

[@timjerome8942]

Excellent no bullshit straight to the point instruction!

[@dennisthomas3346]

I've sat through one of Karl's TCCC (Medical) classes. Lots of graphic PowerPoint and hands-on. I didn't realize how much of this stuff civilians REALLY need to know. Hands down, best medical class I have ever taken. God Bless.

[@briankudalis9572]

Wow! Now I can make ten IFAKs with my one IFAK kit. True story: Two workers of mine and there friends all bought ARs and Glocks . I warned them about muzzle discipline but they ignored me. So I gave them each a 4" pressure dressing and some blood stopper powder and went over some basic first aid with a registered nurse who works in the ER room. It wasn't a week later the one kid shot himself in the face with the Glock. It pealed back the flesh on his cheek bone like a banana. They stuck the pressure dressing on his wound with pressure until the medics came . He's doing good now . Just a big scar but at least he didn't bleed to death.

[@hossv1147]

I love how simple Karl keeps everything.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Life is simple. I feel Hot, Cold, and Recoil. Thanks for watching.

[@Schoobi_doo]

You make so many interesting and informative video. I thank you so much for your engagement. I‘m a german police officer and so many senseful things which you show us are not allowed in germany even for cops. Sometimes I wish I would live in the USA. Thank you very much.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@jonathananatrella2964]

I prioritize things for losing blood pressure on my person (tourniquet, hemostat, kerlix, etc) as well as nitrile gloves, trauma shears, and some bandages and burn creams/antibiotic ointments. Can't say how this is going to translate to Karl's experience, but in my experience the most common injuries are bleeders for serious stuff and for minor stuff either people getting cut on their fingers/hands/forearms or when people burn the shit out of themselves either on the range or doing something with their car. I keep a big first aid kit with the works in it either in my car or in my backpack depending on what I'm doing. That's the one with tweezers, antiseptic, emergency blanket, the whole 9 yards. Glad these vids are being made, too many people ignore mundane basics like first aid because it's not the high speed cool guy stuff. First aid a skill literally anyone can learn and be useful in literally any environment.

[@medicbrndn]

FINALLY someone who recognizes the importance and impact of a basic kit and knowing how to use it, even in combat situations

[@tudyk21]

In my ifak that I carried several times while hunting in the mountains with my daughter: 2 CAT tourniquets 2 packs NAR s-rolled gauze Twin pack of HyFin Vent chest seals. 2 packets of BLEED STOP granules. A baggie of butterflies, Band-Aids (long) and a tube of Neosporin. A roll of athletic tape A baggie of 6 Site-Pad post-surgical dressings. A baggie of Benadryl, Immodium & Potable Aqua tabs A packet of adhesive moleskin padding.

[@tudyk21]

And a pair of shears

[@combatjm89]

It's always good to hear from folks with experience what works and how to keep the KISS rule. As a former wannabe 18D my med kits tend to multiply and grow in the bags...

[@TacticalRifleman]

I keep a good solid Med Bag in my Jeep, that is packed with all the nice to have medical gear. However, my IFAK is with me on my war belt. If a student gets shot on the range, I go instantly into treatment. No need to run back to grab a med kit. I also keep a full 18Delta Trauma/Med Bag at my house.

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

Tactical Rifleman, did you buy a pre-made kit or create a DIY get up? If commercial, can you name it? If your own, can you post a contents list or mention how long ago you did a video of it (if you made one, that is. Everyone has their own ideas and that's cool. Same here but I believe in commonality so others you work with don't waste time.) Thanks again, Brother. KOKO.

[@oskarjacobsen1176]

I'm a combat medic in the norwegian army, and i totally agree. This is just the amount of gear u need in ur kit to keep them alive til i get there. I always walk around with a big backpack full of meds and gear but thats my job. The only thing u actually need, is tourniquets and chestseals, if u know how to use them, lives will be saved.

[@TraumaTommy]

Excellent video !! I would only suggest 3 things: 1. I like J&J Kling over Kerix (not as stretchy) 2. 100 mph tape (better than regular duct tape) & 3. A few snap caps of tincture of benzoin (makes tape stick better, especially on wet sweaty skin)

[@TacticalRifleman]

Tom, Thanks for adding your comments, and thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@mattverellen5602]

I use gorilla tape. Don't know what I'm doing as far as decompression. Actually never had formal training on wound packing or tq use. But making that a priority in 2019. Love this channel. Maybe my favorite on yt. No ego bullshit just solid informative content

[@MichaelCook1981]

@@mattverellen5602 you insert the needle either at the second intercostal or the third intercostal on the side. If you're not trained the "Good Samaritan" law won't protect you from doing a procedure outside your scope of training.

[@sigspearthumb2313]

I combo my fancy dressings with compressed gauze and hemostatic gauze. I was always told carry as much gauze as you can.

[@Rockytofu]

I like it. I run just about the same, except with an addition of trauma shears

[@jonathananatrella2964]

I'd even say trauma shears are more important. You can improvise packing a wound, a tourniquet, etc which isn't optimal but you can do it. You can't improvise a pair of trauma shears.

[@MakingYouCASH]

knife

[@EnPeeSee]

@@MakingYouCASH *[patient lacerations intensify]*

[@kimliao8774]

I am a trained EMT-1 in Taiwan, as I am interested to volunteer to be medic whether in peace time or in case invasion from China does happen, this is a great video that gives fundamental know-how to carry at routine base, I encourage each one shares my interest to expand these simple but practical supplies to serve as medic to rescue injured and wounded folks and love ones.

[@recon1986]

That's basically what I carry in mine as well. I keep an IFAK on my war belt and another one on my rig so I always have 2 with me

[@jamespool4751]

This helped a lot. I carry the same contents in my IFAK but when i see a video like this it helps me know I'm carrying what I need.

[@twotonanchor]

I’ve been a medic for many years and I agree with damn near everything you said. But before you buy gear, people, GET SOME TRAINING. Don’t be a Jumpbag Randy with a bunch of shit you don’t know how to use.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Amen to that... For all you Ninjas out there; T1G has just started booking 1-day "Med 101" classes, that cover everything in an IFAK, and is geared towards civilians. Give it look. Knowledge is your Best Weapon.

[@johnbryant1025]

Yea. Only thing I disagree with is the meds. Most people don't know what to take or the right dosage.

[@twotonanchor]

Quiptipt Sure. Unless you know how to use it, what’s the point?

[@FILMZ1994]

But it is better to have it and not know how to use it than not have it at all when it comes to medical gear. Someone can use it on you or hopefully someone around has medical experience and can use your equipment. 👌

[@FILMZ1994]

That's my idea anyway but if you can get training, do get it!

[@adriandrake3464]

Gets a papercut. Pulls out an ifak

[@praetorxian]

Don't forget an aerial casualty evac.

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Adrian Drake You’ll get a Purple Heart and a badass war story to tell at the bars. You’ll slay it for life.

[@123Goldielocks]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theleetworldbest]

Reminds of the dude at the riot who had like smallest venerial bleeding on leg and some armchair medic pulls out his belt and puts on a weak and superbad TQ on the guy in shape of 2 dollar leather belt

[@AdrianDucao]

Pulls out tourniquet, stops bleeding, mark time, pulls out gauze, put pressure call ambulance or seek higher medical attention

[@ABuckley1280]

My man with the gauze and ACE wraps! Preach!!

[@coffeemcbee1]

Sweet and simple. Just as I remember it over ten years ago.

[@bobr8410]

I spent enough time as a medic to say great information! Also, if you’ve never taken compressed kerlix out and rolled it back and forth in between your hands (like starting a friction fire) you need to try it before you have a casualty. All the contents of an IFAK are useless without some training for 3 things: familiarity, competence, and confidence. Don’t buy the stuff and think you’re good without getting to the competence stage. 2 thumbs up!

[@nellanddudley]

Once again, a superb lesson that truly helped me make my decision on what to include in my ifak. As a nuclear engineer, we practice redundant and diverse. I'll be carrying both tourniquets. Thanks!!! Nell

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@boonedog1457]

I have Trauma Sheers in my IFAK, plus a few other small items. Good video. Thanks! I like your no nonsense approach!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching!

[@heartbreakplvy2182]

Learning a lot from this alone. I absolutely appreciate these informative videos about the other side of things. This channel covers it all from making holes to filling holes. Because it defiantly is a two way street. Great Video.

[@Griffism]

ER nurse here. Good video. Basic/clean no fluff

[@septor-og6hi]

wow! I can't thank tactical rifle men enough for your information! thank you for all your efforts in education for the civilian who wishes to stay alive in a situation where most would fail! I will pass this video on to the many uninformed friends of mine who ask me why I carry a medical pouch on my belt when I train. thanks again Carl!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing with the needy. Strength and Honor, TR

[@polimorfosnuclear8320]

Great video man, thanks for your time. Just what you really need. I would Add a Mayo Airway opener, a pair of gloves and RCP mouth protector. I am a doc.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Of Course, Doc. Tailor your personal kit to what you need and are comfortable doing. I carry all those, plus a ton more, in my Med Bag. I can cover everything from "sick call" meds to a Cric to a temp dental filling. Stethoscope, ambu bag, pulse ox, etc all weight nothing. Problem is that i can't carry that bag everywhere. Layer your gear, like everything else. IFAK on my belt. More med gear on my armor. Med kit in all my vehicles. Major Med Bag at the house. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@Barchenhund]

1973 Basic training. Sargents were bat shit crazy emphatic about pay the f…. attention during battlefield first aid training. Thanks for sharing.

[@ECFrost]

T1G, The best training I've ever been to. I hope I can make it back to the facility for training again one day

[@shotz86]

Karl is an absolute unit.

[@wolfg.1867]

Damn useful, I was wanting to build an IFAK but had no idea were to start.

[@polimorfosnuclear8320]

Excellent. MD here. I add these ones to mine: 1) 1 Oropharingeal Tube (for CPR) 2) 2 pair of Globes (Protection) 3) 1 Curved clamp (eg. Kelly) 4) 1 Nylon 2-0 Suture (just emergency Close)

[@Pugrug.]

Why would you use an OPA for CPR?

[@polimorfosnuclear8320]

@@Pugrug. When a patient is in CPR, they no longer have vomiting reflexes and the hypotonic tongue falls back and completely obstructs the airway. In this situation you must ensure that the airway is open and you use the absence of vomiting réflex. For that you have 2 alternatives: Intubation (Oro Pharyngeal / Oro Tracheal Intubation) & the other alternative is to use an Oro Pharyngeal cannula (Mayo Cannula). You usually start CPR using a Mayo Cannula, and then when the resuscitation process progresses you end up performing the definitive intubation. In CPR, the use of a Nasopharyngeal cannula is not indicated because the diameter of the cannula is too small to ensure a good air supply. You only use Nasopharyngeal Cannulas in CPR when you do not have a Mayo Cannula or when you cannot perform intubation (endotraqueal or Laringeal Mask). In addition, it must be remembered that the Nasopharyngeal cannula is Contraindicated when it is suspected that the patient has a skull base fracture. Regards.

[@Pugrug.]

@@polimorfosnuclear8320 👍. I see, I was wondering why you’d need on since CPR isn’t really being taught with mount the mouth or any sort of rescue breaths.

[@polimorfosnuclear8320]

@@Pugrug. you dont do never mouth to mouth respiration. You have to use a AMBU style equipment. And for that situation you use MAYO Cannul or an Intubation tube. If you dont give oxygen in a CPR the person will die.

[@billyjohnsonstudios]

He reminds me so much of an operator norm macdonald. Fucking love it

[@Indylimburg]

Spot on lol! "Hugh, and here I thought the problem with ISIS was all the murder!"

[@birdhunter4361]

Thanks Karl. Medic stuff is something everyone should know. Great video 👍

[@nodave77]

If you don't have KY handy, just rub the trumpet around in their gums to get it wet. Then spin it back and forth as you insert it. As for chest needles - get the 8cm long ones if you can, otherwise they may not go deep enough. Oh and petroleum guaze dressings are great for cheap chest seals. Slap the dressing on the wound and use the foil wrapping it came in to cover it. You can stuff far more of them in a small ifak than those commercial chest seals (although the commercial ones will be better). Great video, will incorporate this into my kit.

[@TacticalGearReview]

BTW an itresting fact about us! In most israeli regular units we carry the minimum! we only carry 2 CAT tourniquet and israeli bandage and no more for a regular soldier. Israel plays a central role in the field of global tactical medicine, even though as of today the IDF has not fully adopted the TCCC(Tactical Combat Casualty Care) protocol. And we didn't adopted carrying IFAKs for everyone like in the US army. which is interestingly strange! But we are moving toward it(the Special forces already).

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing, TR

[@TacticalGearReview]

@@TacticalRifleman sure, i think it will be really cool to compare the IDF gear for the soldiers and the US soldiers. waiting for a video :)

[@neoneu5702]

I like to have a pressure dressing because they can be used to secure wound packing and add more pressure and the can also be used to quickly take care of a shallow wound that doesn’t require packing.

[@jaffcat]

I've been a UK Paramedic for 27 years.... The above video is good solid advice...... It's training and simple stuff that will save a life in the immediate term.... Get trained and get the kit to fit your training. Simples 👍

[@TacticalRifleman]

Amen.

[@dunemedic1]

Great Vid, thanks Karl. A lot of people will drop money on carbine and other classes but a good med class will serve you very well.

[@TacticalRifleman]

We are now offering a 1 day "Med 101" course that is specifically built for civilians, but covers how to use everything in this kit.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@TacticalRifleman Since you already make videos, have you ever thought of making a DVD and selling it? I think it would help reach those who can't see your class but still get a rough take on your group's approach. Could also help with monetization concerns too, as I'm sure youtube isn't paying you what you deserve.

[@johnnybomb08]

I remember practicing using that nasal trumpet during 94 USMC boot camp and ITB where we practiced on each other. Most uncomfortable thing in the world, however we were all conscience at the time. Cool compact kit, I have almost the same minus the nasal trumpet (will probably add), the needle because I don't know how to use it, but i added sam splints, mole skin, and scissors.

[@johngibson5624]

I just got my aegis v3 all set up and have been wearing it when I do my cardio in the mornings

[@ThisEpicLife]

Much appreciated. I'm a (civilian) medic field-supervisor at one of the sites where SOCMs do their clinical training. I have nearly thirty years' experience in civilian EMS, but I recently had one thrown to me during a GSW and had no idea what was inside of it. Now I know for next time.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for your service

[@dixiedog91]

Absolutely loved the AMT course I took with T1G! I aspired to be an 18B until taking the course, now I aspire to be an 18D!

[@henri6595]

Thank you Tactical Rifleman for the excellent information! Being a new gun owner I just started creating my IFAK. I find your information provided on this channel excellent and will be sharing the channel with anyone who wants great information! Thank you again Karl!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@sethrich5998]

Awesome, I've been looking into building a small concealed carry kit. Something wallet sized so I'll actually carry it on me. Seems Quick Clot gauze, STAT Tourniquet, ACE Bandage, and some Duct Tape will be fairly small and effective enough for my medical skill level.

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Carl I setup my kit and my gun belt was inspired by yours. Love your videos

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@niterider0629]

I like your videos especially the way you and the other guy ( John Lovell) do them you talk to us instead of at us prior Army

[@donhoggard604]

Good to know that my ifaks are set up pretty similarly. I DO use Israeli bandages, but mainly because I get them for free. Still have a roll of kurlex, and ace bandage too.

[@kyoukotoshino5600]

Setting up an ifak for my belt. Already have a full spectrum bag in the car. Gonna throw aspirin, Albuterol, glucose, and some bleed stuff. Nothing I don't know how to use, but enough to help till ems rolls

[@mrdark9916]

One thing i do really recommend to everyone is the Celox Applicator though, extremely usefull for narrow, deep bleeds. Very, very handy, and have seen them used personally, they work . As with any "Invasive" medical treatment though, better get some proper training people. Proper training is key

[@davidturner1079]

The quickclot plunger? Nice.

[@mylifeisamememylifeispathe3140]

Yes I been waiting for this video for sooo long!

[@joeanderson4850]

MY LIFE IS A MEME MY LIFE IS PATHETIC I see you everywhere.

[@ricecooker7037]

Imma use this only for medical rp

[@stevestephens4106]

Going through fort sam a skill that can make the difference between life n death, that cannot be packed is talking n constantly encouraging your battle. We met maybe a dozen survivors who swear it was that extra that made the difference. Hadn't read any comments iterating this...

[@lespaniel9745]

The only thing I've ever used in the wilderness but now I can't get - Lidocaine injectable for deep cuts - It was great to have and a nice suture kit.

[@Town101]

Fantastic video! Thank you for making this one. The more you learn, the more you realize you need to learn more.

[@bluejeans8001]

Good common sense approach to serious injuries. Great job👍

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@coldhardtruth8518]

I use the ATS low profile med insert. I understand the H&H but I prefer carrying the OLAES bandage. The NPA I carry is adjustable. Another thing I carry is a mini Sharpie to write on the tourniquet. Throw in a combat casualty card and 9 line, good 2 go. If you don't have it and you need it... improvise, adapt and overcome.

[@VisualAssault2011]

nice simple setup. I carry a small tube of crazy glue; works for temporary stitching if needed.

[@cbr6864]

That old kuikclot powder burned like a SOB when the wind kicked up and you caught some to the eye

[@TacticalRifleman]

Funny stuff right there. Glad they changed it.

[@hondaridgelineenduser5934]

Good to see Karl recommending to pack wounds on small deep gaps

[@ScottyM1959]

Great topic Top! I have a request, could your medical staff do a video on a family/A Team/platoon size medical bag so those of us that would require to care for larger groups that don't necessarily have access to MEDIVAC to care for our ill and wounded?

[@TacticalRifleman]

Sure... I'll add it to the List.

[@itsreallyhairy]

Mistic?

[@OutlawCaliber13]

I carry two tourniquets, trauma shears, chest seal, two hemostatic gauze, combat wrap, an ace bandage, regular gauze, duct tape, toilet paper, an NPA, and two pairs of gloves. I've added some small boo boo things, and two Narcan nasal shots since I live in a high fentanyl area. Working in a convenient store while going through college for EMT-IV. I've had to patch up knife wounds, one dude that got the brakes beat off him, and Narcan one in roughly a year. Nothing serous, to date, thankfully. I do not carry a needle because I'm not certified on it yet. I'm fairly sure I could do it, but I prefer not risking doing worse without the actual know-how. Glad to know I'm doing something right, judging by your video, and the comments.

[@TheJimtanker]

I carry some used AED pads as occlusive dressings. Those will definitely do the trick.

[@mrdark9916]

I do pack the "fancy dressings" simply because they are much faster to apply immediately when you are dealing with a patient or MULTIPLE patients, with multiple wounds that need immediate care. Packing is always great, when needed and when time allows. but sometimes you need to stop "this" now and move to "that" and "that" now. Time is of the essence. Also, I carry a Celox Applicator for those deep deep narrow bleeds that are difficult and time consuming to pack, again when you have more to deal with than just that one wound site. Someone who is shot once, is probably shot 2 or 3 times in my experience. And in today's age, you might have 2-10 damn people shot. I can start throwing ETDs around to anyone who can help. Needless to say, I run heavy on med. I agree with your methods for sure, I just tackle it with a different thought process personally. And that's okay :)

[@mrdark9916]

And i also carry super glue. Cause it just rocks for little boo boo's and can be useful for other things as well. Like gluing a traitor dems lips closed...

[@lim7646]

Please do more medical things. Gonna love it

[@comfycouchreviews]

Y'alls TCCC course is definitely one of the best. Did some training at T1G in 2013. Our two corpsman went through that course and built their own two week curriculum off of it for our platoon

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for the kind words and thank you for your service. TR.

[@comfycouchreviews]

Tactical Rifleman likewise 👍

[@jimmybarker5955]

As always a great video, like the no nonsense approach as to what to carry. Please keep the videos coming.

[@50StichesSteel]

Remember, the smaller the gauge number the BIGGER the needle

[@RenaQueenLion]

50 Stitches Steel most do not realize this. The worst the injury, the smaller number means large bore. Decompresses best.

[@c2PlayTV]

The gauge number relates to how often the material got twisted

[@jabbawoods]

its just like shot gun guages...

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

50 Stitches Steel thats what I keep telling her. Lmao

[@Indylimburg]

The Army is now moving to a 10 gauge needle. Apparently doesn't clog as easily as a 14 gauge.

[@ghettomedic9971]

Good content! I'm always interested in what others do about ifak's and such. I take a similar kit with me to the range. I also like to add cravats, since they are small, but are good for multiple uses. I'm a paramedic, so I have used all the equipment, and am confident with it. Thankfully, a lot of the hard lessons learned by the Iraq and Afghanistan warriors has and is making it to the fire based medics. Thanks for your sacrifices, that are now helping save lives here at home.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for serving here at home where much help is needed. Thanks for watching. TR.

[@namelessperson5218]

This is a good basic setup for a medical pouch for a soldier which you hopefully learn in the army. As many others probably had said don't use this equipment if u don't know how to use it. Something I have learned from my training is to always wear two torniquete. One for you and an other for backup. Also if your torniquete is to lose when placed on injury don't remove it. Try to put an other one above it.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@williammaurer9450]

I like it: simple, no fluff.

[@sirostauffer7462]

Cool to see such a video made with lots of information

[@saintbabylon7250]

Great advice on what to get for a proper bleed kit cause I’m building my own right now. I’ve purchase a few kits & they ended up having so many shit I don’t need like you said. But I do have some good quality bleed stop power & I know how to make it work without it floating off in the wind, but I still plan on buying quick clot for my kit I just don’t believe in wasting equipment I can always pass it to someone who doesn’t have any & starting a kit so that’s that. Thank you for the tips & Ill be taking a class for the equipment you displayed that I don’t know how to use. I’ve had training in wound care & treated a non healer ulcer for over 2 years on my own body the size of a soft ball which was the best training one can have real experience treating and dressing a intense painful on your own body everyday literally. I also punctured, drained & packed a severe abscess on my stomach long story but I done it in a emergency chaotic setting as well.

[@corymimsmusic2193]

loved the video straight and to the point. the only thing I would have added is that. I would have said something about your ifak is for your first aid. fix yourself and then your buddy. I.e. we had a private in a national guard unit we worked with in Louisiana and he replaced his ifak with freaking Cheerios and low and behold he fell of a trailer onto a grounding rod right through the leg. I used my tourniquet until the medics arrived. he was ok but I asked him "if those Cheerios were worth dying for"

[@fightforfreedom5193]

best channel on Youboob

[@wildrootsfarm1975]

Perfect training, 5 star execution...and exactly what I needed! Thank you

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching.

[@lrsd3drrd448]

I carry a similar kit with the addition of two SOFTT tq's and two TK4s, also with a 14ga decomp needle/kit, gloves, and 4' duct tape. And something else from personal experience, if you are witness to or roll up on a bad accident, extract/treat victims and have combat casualty cards filled out when the EMT/law enforcement arrive. They will LOVE you. They will double check your work but they will also greatly appreciate it.

[@coldhardtruth8518]

Nice gesture but they can't take your word on it. They have to assess the patient. No sense in wasting your time. Once dispatched they will be their faster than you can help the victim and fill that card out. Keep em calm keep em stable ask them about medications and allergies.

[@deschain1910]

You should be able to edit this comment by clicking on the three little dots to the right of it when you mouse over. That way, you can add the disclaimer you posted as a separate message so nobody misses it.

[@lrsd3drrd448]

Unless you live in say Bumfuzzled, Appalachian Mtns., USA. And you have better more advanced training than say your local pumpkin humpin holler EMT. Anyway, my point being it's better to have and not need than to need and not have. But if you have a need, you need to have the proper know how to use it. Check? Check!

[@FFEMTB08]

SkinnyMedic is my go to for my medical and trauma gear. He has a great small of the back ifak from AR500 I use.

[@sluggou812beotch]

Thanks for the vid. I'll be editing my IFAK today. Your right, i got do much $hit in it i don't carry it.

[@charliemashara477]

I think that it is very important to have one of those. I think if the special forces have one of those it maybe good for other people. I think that may carry over to other people as well. I can see other people need those.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@doms.6701]

Glad to know I carry all this, except the catheter, but that is because I do not have the training to be comfortable doing such things. Plus I am a civvy who cares if there were any active shooter. Trying to release the tension can be done at a local hospital. Great video as always

[@MichaelCook1981]

You can't do a thoracic decompression in the civilian world, unless you're a paramedic. Somethings are best left to the trained professionals. A chest seal would be the best option, until someone of higher scope of training arrives.

[@steves8474]

Great video, simple and to the point, with common sense suggestions, bravo!

[@crabtrap]

i carry 4 small O.B. tampons for deep puntures or gunshot wounds. cheap over engineered for obvious reasons and lite. don't insert in wound tho, lay on top of wound and tape in place. much better then gauze.

[@95manneya]

Building an ifac based upon this video Thanks for the Amazon links👍🏻

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@brysetaylor808]

2.25 14g has been proven ineffective in over 60% of needle decompression by dod study. You need at least 3 inches. The ARS is a good system to carry.

[@zekegreenbaum620]

lol I love the feel and quick sale too, it's probably made for one to store yourself

[@zekegreenbaum620]

not sure tho dony use from axzact vacuum to unless it's a quick ggs gorem gashielle situation

[@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl]

Safety pin to keep the airway open. Through the bottom lip and the tongue. The enemy pow's love you for it. How many tubes can you carry?

[@sartainja]

Superb, common sense presentation.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you liked it!

[@zefsios]

Yes, about the antibiotics for the pills set and the anti-inflamation pill, but the pain killers can also change the clinic symptoms of internal wounds or other medical causes. Yes, pain is bad but the doctors should know were to look. Pain can guide them fast. If pain is covered by a pain killer, it can be proved deadly.

[@Spoolin_you]

Do you offer online classes? Love the clear concise no bullshit approach, and sense a great amount of experience from your testimony

[@TacticalRifleman]

No, we do not. However, you can find our whole training calendar at tacticalrifleman.com

[@ronin6016]

Great video, great information, volunteer fire departments are a great resource for learning most of this stuff and you get to give back something as well, thank you for sharing, God Bless

[@davidturner1079]

That's great to know. Some of this stuff I could do in an emergency, but the field does change every so often. It's good to keep sharp. You may have trained several dozen times, but if you haven't used it in 20 years... You're out of practice. Thanks for the good info!

[@ImArchangelMichael]

1:00 this is tricky. If you have an orange CAT than your buddies won’t have to look twice to know your injured… but it also shows the enemy your wounded. Plus blood is hard to see on black. This would be a touch decision to make. CATS aren’t cheap. I think black is the best option…. Unless you have no hands you can hand signal your buddies

[@309freddie]

Great info, Great delivery! Keep up the great work!