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

[@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!

[@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.

[@serenical_]

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

[@fadlanal-amsi9839]

*SOMEBODYDROPAMEDICBAG*

[@snailbert147]

Jim, relax.

[@snailbert147]

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

[@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?

[@joshdudash1418]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jacobwright70]

That blue helmet in the background is what Wake County NC EMS uses, I am currently a cadet there and you inspire me so much!! Keep up the great work!

[@andorpetrei5649]

He has a separate video on it, I think it is a SAR Exfil helmet. You should watch that video, maybe you get some useful information out of it, which is probably useful if you are going to use it.

[@eriksenactual]

Is it like a training program or an explorers program? I’m in explorers in the keys and I know they call it something different everywhere you go.

[@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.

[@user-ok4pk2mp3e]

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

[@joepicone5136]

The MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag makes for an Amazing budget medic jump bag. I have been running one for just over 12 years as an ALS truck bag. We use Meret's at work, although they are tough and able to basically hose off, I find them bulky and cumbersome. The only thing lacking on the MidwayUSA is the ability to carry like a backpack.

[@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.

[@appliancealliance4444]

I recommend the Kemp professional Trauma Bag high quality low price.

[@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.

[@wilfbm9067]

08:34 I now have an image of a little old lady getting slapped round the face with quick clot gauze 😂

[@myrealname2022]

Like that Meme of Batman slapping Robin.

[@frankword9889]

@@myrealname2022 or the Cheese slice memes

[@Kunnoc]

AHHH I'M DYING I NEEEED A MEDIC BAG

[@snailbert147]

SOMEBODY DROP A MEDIC BAG!!!

[@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

[@Balls1335]

Dallas liked this video.

[@medicmartinez]

Cool Setup. I carry 5.11 ALS 2900 Responder Blue Bag. Their first line of medical bags, their still holding up from the abuse. They were expensive at the time but worth it. Bonus is able to carry a regular size “D” or Jumbo “D” tank in the doghouse. It adds more weight to the bag, but everything I might or going to need is at my disposal. I recommend to students or co workers to invest in good bags that are going to be use abused a lot in all kind of terrain, spend the extra money on the bag that will fit you. Your already spending good money on supplies, don’t cheap out on a gear bag where it fall apart in a couple weeks to a month. *rant over*

[@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.

[@datboi4327]

Dallas taking notes

[@snailbert147]

👍

[@maxvolovich9407]

I like this video. I had 2 different types of first responders kits. I had one for scuba diving/hunting/out door bag. This has more to be like air way and burns some non script meds. For little things The other was for work/security bag. This had more to this kit has the most. Seeing that I had got Victoriea Life line calls. I had less of what the other kits are focused on. But I can take the med pack and my vitals kit to move to the other bags Oh forgot my trainer bag when I volunteered for several football clubs. The last one seeing that I had to deal with more possible sprains and broken bones. So more sam splints scrapes and small cuts. Of course possible spine and concussions. It is hard to price because if you have one big bag or small. If you have for a SINGLE or a couple and or mass wounded this will all affect your price.

[@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.

[@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?

[@pl5861]

That's a really nice bag. I love all the pockets. Do you know if it comes with velcro dividers for the inside? As an EMT I can't use the advanced stuff, but I do like organization and it would be nice to divide out things on the inside like 4x4's, 5x9's. hot and cold packs, gauze rolls and tape, saline flushes, etc,,, Great review, thanks!

[@PrepMedic]

No, it doesn’t have dividers unfortunately.

[@dnaderelmasry7973]

No but It comes with I_Need_A_Medic_Bag.avi

[@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.

[@Rossacademytraining]

This is a nice setup. Think i need to rearrange mine

[@chrisj9008]

Lol. That why I hate (and love) these. I keep rearranging or adding.

[@PrepMedic]

Thats why I put this stuff out, hopefully help people get Ideas for their own kits.

[@CraigF]

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

[@wilsonlimpei6538]

Thanks for the recommendation and the advises.

[@kiliellwallace1112]

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

[@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!

[@gameonanything6580]

Dallas would need this

[@SuiSuicideDrone]

ARGH I NEED A MEDIC BAG

[@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 💙😇

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Thanks Sam, lots of good hints.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@clarketangye5272]

Cool Sam

[@youarememe3833]

this will surely help out dallas

[@JLoveCNA18]

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

[@NoahKuzel]

I purchased a pair of X-Shears on your recommendation

[@foatballmanstudios2447]

dallas would be proud

[@snailbert147]

AAAAAH!

[@Marty32]

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

[@clarketangye5272]

Cool

[@meowpurrr]

Your opa's are sooo weird in comparison to ours in the UK, I'd assume yours is just to hold the airway open and then ours secures the airway better by actually giving a tube for the air to go through

[@renegade7493]

Hope you guys are keeping safe across the pond.

[@borjabarrero9314]

There’s only minor difference between those Usa’s and uk’s Opa, the utility is just the same. Different design same use.

[@MrKillerChiko]

I Think, it's a European thing, we also use the Intersurgical OPAs here in in Germany. But I must admit, that I still Think that the one he uses are a bit wierd.😅

[@liambennett8714]

@@MrKillerChiko based off of my understanding of your OPAs, the only difference is that yours have a single tube, where the ones more common in the states have two channels down each side which allow for a decreased risk of obstruction. I've had both at my service and personally haven't had an issue with either. I find it interesting to see and hear about the differences between pre-hospital medicine in the USA and Europe.

[@meowpurrr]

@@liambennett8714 yes , I've only used our opa but they basically do the same thing I just find it easier with ours, either way if its for prolonged use I'd preferable intubate them or use an igell

[@paulpugh2480]

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

[@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.

[@NINJUNK00]

Hey Sam, I was wondering if you can make a video on a good setup for someone who does SAR and is a EMTb.Right now I’m a volunteer so I don’t have any issues gear and I’d love to get your input on something that’ll cover all my bases and be under $200. Thanks for all you do.

[@clarketangye5272]

Really cool Sam really really cool

[@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.

[@calebgroncki6045]

Cool channel, thanks for the tips!

[@sleep_deprived_stormworker]

finally, dallas can get his medic bag.

[@Christpickney]

What about a manual feotal monitor and ng tubes for overdoses etc

[@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

[@mr.e8282]

Thank you for this.

[@bobbysmith6871]

Can you make a list of everything please?

[@rileym6193]

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

[@FroztYcle4737]

AHHHH I NEEEED A MEDIC BAG

[@adamjohnsonmusicvideos]

That bag is fuckin' ready to go!

[@Le_fatus_catus]

As a great man one said: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I need a medic bag

[@barny4586]

Can you do a video on basic first aid?

[@meowpurrr]

Would you mind sharing a rough estimate of the cost of this kit

[@renegade7493]

You can buy lots at medical gear outfitter....everything depends on what you think u made need.

[@PrepMedic]

Its really hard to give an estimate. It all depends on the supplier. As was mentioned I have a link below for Medical Gear Outfitters which will save you 10% I believe.

[@metalman6708]

The bag itself probably cost a couple hundred dollars. The BVM is like 50 bucks. A TQ will probably be like 40 bucks. The intubation kit probably another couple hundred bucks. I'm going to say a small IFAK can cost less than a couple hundred and an actual professional medic bag you're probably looking at 1000+ dollars.

[@flyoverkid55]

I'm going to ball park everything Sam showed in the video at around $1200-$1400. Big ticket items are intubation kit, King LTS airways, Quik clot, BVM, and the Vertx bag. Not including injectable meds.

[@heribertozavala2530]

@@PrepMedic Hey so the affiliate link isn't working for me. Is there a particular browser we should use or something because I get to the page where I enter my payment info and it doesn't discount.

[@dallas9040]

I need a medic bag

[@williammoore4646]

Thanks for an informative well presented video.

[@shayamaddex996]

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

[@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

[@maestrojanmj7818]

I have to say your stuff are awesome

[@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!

[@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.

[@FNG_Star]

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

[@armandogarcia1862]

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

[@Artike100]

I dont understand one thing. Why do you need this kind of bag while you're on the shift? Does ur ambulance dont have bag for that? Im paramedic student from Poland, and eveything we need in our ambalnces to work is provided. Onle the uniforms belong to us and we buy them by ourselfs. No hate, just curiosity

[@lukizaracodin241]

I recommend watching other videos, especially those ambulance tours, because they explain, that some of the ambulances may not have many lockers and shelves for supplies.

[@andorpetrei5649]

Polak, Wegier, dwa bratanki, i do szabli, i do szklanki, oba zuchy, oba zwawi, niech im pan bóg blogoslawi!

[@borjabarrero9314]

Artike their ambulances are totally equiped, he us reviewing a duffel bag and just showing and example of how would he organize it.

[@PrepMedic]

Borja is correct, I will not be using this pack as a medical kit. I am just demonstrating how I would set it up as a medic bag. Lots of people want to know how to set their medical bags up so I just wanted to show how to do it.

[@blackheartgaming6121]

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

[@leslieunderwood3520]

Thanks! Once again a great video.

[@Athreehourtour]

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

[@NightGamer_1]

What Dallas would've wanted

[@bobt471]

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

[@Adventure_Outdoors_with_Lucky]

Do a setup video for an end of the world setup. A works where doctors, medicine, police and other first responders won’t be available. With that bag.

[@ianshelton6662]

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

[@waterlilly360]

Stay safe

[@mamaxmerlo1331]

What’s medication case is that?

[@scubaman9]

Very good video as always! Keep it up! Where did u purchase the custom patches? And the Med box is it a regular tackle box? Seems to fit nicely vials on one side and prefilled on other.

[@samcarroll4584]

Patchpanel does some great custom patches like the ones he has fyi

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@Luv_2_Watch]

I thought IV helped prevent going into shock??

[@blackstream8666]

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

[@mr_soap9613]

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

[@janek11kowalski]

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

[@TheLetrOrng]

Where do you buy those NPA/OPA holsters? Thinking of making it part of my BLS kit

[@jacobgarciablanco1436]

I like your watch.

[@sapperjackson7132]

your vids are awesome... how are you not getting much traction on youtube?

[@PrepMedic]

I feel like 175,000 subs constitutes pretty good traction.

[@sapperjackson7132]

PrepMedic no disrespect. 😂🤟🏻 I wanna see more vids man!!!

[@sapperjackson7132]

Also btw your vids are 500,000- 750,000+ sub worthy

[@carriecaputo138]

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

[@bernadethusi3313]

Does work reimburse you for your equipments?