My Car's Trauma Bag

[@alexanderraab3073]

Another great video on your gear! Thank you for making those comprehensive videos, I can only imagine how much work it takes to film and edit all of it. Since king airway devices may cause nerve damage and/or restrict blood flow to the tongue, I've incorporated the i-Gel laryngeal mask instead. And, since it takes up no space, I keep two large BD Venflon in my kit, just to be able to establish IV access to a trauma patient when the veins haven't collapsed yet. Plus, when emergency services arrive, it is one less thing for them to worry about. I do not carry and would not administer drugs though, even though my professional background would allow it. But as long as we don't give "pasta water" to trauma patients, we're good 🙂

[@ContingencyLabs]

Ah, the ol' supraglottic airway debate. 😉 And wait--I'm *not* supposed to give them pasta water? 😱😆

[@nxtlvlluke7823]

Man I love all your work. Please don’t quit. It’s beneficial to all of us and I can guarantee you that if you continue on sharing these sorts of videos with us you will get the recognition you deserve🙌

[@ContingencyLabs]

That's kind of you to say! I'll try to make more content, soon.

[@alexanderraab3073]

We are waiting for more new content of yours! Maybe you could show us what you would keep in a larger sized medical responder bag?

[@AssadNizam]

Outstanding! One rarely sees something so… practical, well thought out and, frankly, minimalist. If you’re gonna carry a scope and McGill forceps, might as well carry a sterile scalpel, strike gloves (doubles as an emergency ob set alongside some Hemostats abd clean sheets) & a bougie for an emergency cric… Great job. I’m a huge fan of transpore tape. They make short 1 inch rolls, just enough for one or two patients and a little extra, they’re great.

[@ContingencyLabs]

Thank you for your generous compliments and for your insight!

[@walquistj]

Great kit. Only two things I would add is a third triangle bandage (you’ll need three if you’re treating me lol) and a peep value for the ambu bag. Love the content.

[@ContingencyLabs]

Two easy fixes--I like it! Thanks for the feedback, friend.

[@kevinlee5843]

Love the compact bag valve mask.......

[@ContingencyLabs]

So did I! It was definitely a worthy purchase.

[@vikingsfan2123]

I would add a surgical or needle cricothyrotomy kit for the patients with extreme facial trauma, swelling, or obstructed airway that cant be cleared.

[@ContingencyLabs]

I struggled with that. Part of me believes that people should be responsible for their actions and I should hold back information. Another part of me thinks that there should be some limit to what I post. For instance, I showed airway clearance tools with an "I'm a professional, don't do this at home" disclaimer. But I didn't want to put the idea of a surgical airway into the minds of the layperson. All that being said, I completely agree with you as long as you are a qualified medic or advanced provider. Personally, I don't carry a pre-made cric kit (I never use trache hooks). However, I do carry everything I need for a surgical airway. Good points for discussion! Thanks for contributing!

[@NWAAdventures]

Very comprehensive kit for limited space. Lots of bases covered including most major ones. Can't be prepared for everything, but it's worth trying.

[@ContingencyLabs]

Thanks for the feedback, and for watching!

[@Mikey-ec3xg]

NAR saline lock set up might fit well in your kit.

[@ContingencyLabs]

This kit doesn't include intravenous fluids or intravenous medications. What benefit do you see coming from the inclusion of a saline lock?

[@Mikey-ec3xg]

@@ContingencyLabs depends what the intent of the kit is. If you are trained/legally cleared, gaining vascular access early before handing off to a more qualified and equipped medical provider can expedite definitive care. Carrying fluids or IV meds isn't practical/legal for most, but being able to start a line and hand off to someone who does have higher level of care could be helpful.

[@Dezzy601]

So instead of a triage ribbon, have you thought about triage cards and a sharpie or some triage tape? I keep cards in my bag but I've considered getting something else. Also, love the content. Especially the Non-Destructive Entry stuff.

[@ContingencyLabs]

Thanks, Justin! When you say triage cards, do you mean the TCCC card? If so, I thought it might be overkill for my personal use but I'll definitely give it more thought. Thanks for the idea!

[@kylekatarn111]

What is the first bag that you showed? The one in coyote brown

[@ContingencyLabs]

First: Nice name. Second: It's actually OD Green but the lighting definitely makes it look Coyote brown. Anyway, it's a STOMP bag by Blackhawk. I love it for an "ambulance in a backpack" set-up. I'd use it to conveniently carry and organize everything I need for an aid station that's close to my vehicle. But it's definitely not suitable for carrying a significant distance. For a full-sized backpack that's suitable for longer range carry, I'd suggest an M-9 Medic Bag.

[@kylekatarn111]

@@ContingencyLabs Thank you for your reply and may the force be with you ;)

[@Saveahoe69]

I have stages red for bleeding green for airway blue for respiration and orange for hyperthermia that is the way I do it

[@ContingencyLabs]

Color coding is definitely great. It keeps things simple when your adrenaline is pumping. And it makes it easier for others to grab what you need. Well done!

[@davidsauer9317]

Really cool. I don't see the use for the triage gear. Nobody is going to use your recommendations arriving at the scene when they are on duty and you are a civilian or off-duty. That's just fluff. I understand that you may be an experienced paramedic, but the decompression needle is another piece of fluff that will get you financially ruined if you use it on anybody else than family member (liability). It looks like you are more geared up for work and transport (C-collar, blood pressure cuff) than for realistic TECC.

[@ContingencyLabs]

I disagree with your assessment but I understand why you feel that way. I'll address your points: (1) This isn't a TECC/TCCC bag. This is a small trauma bag with expanded general assessment tools (thus the BP cuff, oral thermometer, etc.). Those more general tools are sometimes useful when I check on sick family/friends. (2) I'm not set up for transport. I specifically left out the C-Collar for obvious reasons. (3) The chest dart did come from a CLS-style kit. I'm aware of the legal risks of its use off-duty. As someone who has been trained and credentialed for its use, I prefer to have the option to use it. Of course, I would strongly prefer the use of vented chest seals so long as they do the job. (4) If I'm in my agency's run area (where I often drive), they will definitely follow my triage recommendations. If it's fluff, it's fluff that I already owned, weighs nothing, and takes up very little space.