Trauma bags

[elementboy01]

Who keeps a Trauma bag or emergency medical bag in their personal vehicle? What do you keep stocked?

 

[daedalus]

There are probably around 30 or so threads on this forum about this exact same topic. Do a search, and you will find hours and hours of reading on the subject.

 

[TransportJockey]

Please use the seach feature. There was just a thread on this two days ago, and that's just the most recent of many

 

[elementboy01]

sorry guys im new as of today didnt even cross my mind to search i will next time before posting

 

[emt1994]

We keep one in our vehicle at all time.

 

[medicdan]

Thanks to MrConspriacy, in EMS Talk

Trauma bags, jump kits, and personal equipment in general:

http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=12323 A recent thread on the topic; anecdotes and opinions; theft from EDs; emt.dan sums it up on the first page
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=11811 Flashlights
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=3376 Knives; Rid and others on why you shouldn't carry one; tips from DT4EMS on page 3; the more tactically-minded members discuss theirs.
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=4774 Oxygen; emt.dan on his (diving) setup; questions to ask yourself.
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=5271 Trauma kits; Vent outlines some legal issues associated with oxygen
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=783 POV equipment, lights, and loadouts, if you were still curious about what a true whacker's vehicle looks like.
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=21 What members carry on their person; the lowest thread number you're likely to see here; radios and communication equipment.
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=8649 Things you and your ambulance probably don't need

There are innumerable stethoscope threads, all saying largely the same thing. I'll break it down by certification level:
Student/below EMT-B: Take what you're given, and wait a bit before buying anything.
EMT-B or equivalent: How clearly do you need to hear those Korotkoff sounds? Get something reasonably-priced. I use an ADC ADSCOPE 630 which cost me about $30. It's heavier and slightly less comfortable (stiffer earpieces) than the Littmann scopes I've had a chance to use, but it's more than adequate for my needs. Littmann lightweights are also in the <$100 range. The consensus is to stay away from dual-tube (Sprague-Rappaport-style) scopes, which aren't to be confused with dual-lumen scopes.
ALS providers: Why would you be listening to my lowly opinion?
For identification, get a color that doesn't look completely ridiculous, but isn't black or navy blue. Put your name on it securely; Littmanns have tags, one poster suggested attaching an ED patient bracelet with your name on it, and there are always Sharpies (my method) and tape.

Even if you have equipment in your POV, there are a host of practical, legal, and ethical issues related to providing care while off-duty. The legal issues vary by location, ethical discussions on this forum are always terrible, and several discussions of the practical issues have been inconclusive. This issue probably merits a separate abstract, but it's low on my list.