what should be in every tech bag?

[emtgirl_in_training]

so basically i need to come up with a checklist asap of what NEEDS to be with us at all times in our tech bag. its for class. i've looked anywhere. if anyone can send me a link anything remotely close, i'll name my first born after you.

 

[Stevo]

Galls might help, just check out what goodies they;ve in their first aid kits

16 Plastic Bandages (1" x 3")
1 Abdominal Combine Pad (5" x 9")
10 Gauze Pads (4" x 4")
1 Gauze Clean-Wrap Bandage (3")
1 Gauze Clean-Wrap Bandage (4")
1 Roll Waterproof Adhesive Tape (1/2" x 10 yds)
1 Roll Waterproof Adhesive Tape (1" x 10 yds)
2 Triangular Bandages
4 Sterile Oval Eye Pads
10 Pkts Triple-Biotic Ointment
10 Pkts Alcohol Wipes
10 Pkts Sani-Dex Hand Wipes
1 Rescue Blanket
2 Pr Latex Gloves (large)
1 Bottle Eye Wash (4 oz)
1 First Aid Booklet
1 EZ Personal Protection Kit
1 Pr EMS Shears
1 CPR Mask (adult)

~S~

 

[TTLWHKR]

I carry an EMS USA Mega Duffle with:

(1) D Cylinder w/ Brass Reg (b/c it said it cut the danger of fire in half) :unsure: boom?

(1) Ambu Spur Adult (I like the handles)
(1) Ambu Spur Toddler
(1) Ambu Spur Infant
(1) Ambu Spur Neonate

(2) Adult NRB
(2) Pedi NRB
(1) Infant NPB
(2) Adult Nasal Cannulas
(1) Orange Kids Oxygen bear

(1) Adult Magill Forceps
(2) Bite Blocks (tongue depressor w/ foam block on one end)

(2) Penlights
(plastic bag full of gloves)

OPA Kit
NPA Kit
(1) tube of KY (in a baggie b/c a pair of scissors punctured it)
(1) Each of 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5 and 8.0 cuffed tubes
Lidocaine spray
(1) Rusch Disposable Laryngoscope Kit (I'm cheap.. I have a good set of Viewmax blades, but I've never opened them)

(2) safe stable Glucagon kits (I'm diabetic)
(6) 15g tubes cherry glucose (again.. and b/c I like cherry better than lemon)
(1) Glucometer w/ 20 strips & spare batteries
(2) 1000ml Sodium Chloride
(1) 500ml Sodium Chloride
(5) Start Kits
(2) each 16, 18, 20 & 22ga retractable caths
(6) packs of tubing w/ ext. sets

(2) chemi cold packs
(2) chemi heat packs
(4) each 3" & 4" Sof Kling
(2) 4.5" Bulky gauze
(2) Trauma Dressings
(5) 5x9 abd dressings
(5) 8x19 abd dressings
(20) 4x4's
(29) 3x3's
(1) each 1" & 3" Transpore tape
(2) bloodstopper pressure dressings
(1) 2" Micropore tape
Bandage scissors
Utility shears
splinter forceps
ring cutter
(2) Kelly hemostats
(1) foot/ankle air splint
(2) 15" Morrison Splints
(1) Ambu adjustable adult collar
(1) Ambu adjustable pedi collar
(5) Cravats
(1) each digital & hypothermia thermometers
(4) eye dressings
(2) 250ml Sterile H20
(1) 500ml Sodium Chloride
(1) burn sheet
(1) OB Kit w/ cord scissors
(1) mylar blanket
(1) ppe kit (N95, gloves, wipe, apron, hair cover, shoe covers, goggles)
(1) Each Adult & Pedi BP Cuffs and one of my Littman scopes
(1) MiniMag light
(5) Smart Triage Tags
(1) grease pencil
(2) tourniquets
Pen & Note Pad
(1) Puke bag.. (Have to keep replacing it b/c the stuffed bag causes things to tear it)



That's all in one bag.. I carry it everywhere, when I'm going traveling. My version of a life saver kit.

 

[TTLWHKR]

I also have one of those hand suction things, but I'm not apt to keep it in the bag, because it may be crushed. So I keep in it it's box, stuffed in a cubby in what ever vehicle I'm driving.

 

[TTLWHKR]

(29) 3x3's
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I forgot to explain. That's not a typo... I bought a box of 30 3x3's at walmart, for this bag... and there were only 29 pads in the box... Which was sealed by the way. :glare: I felt defrauded. Don't know what happened. The 25 on the box was red X'd out, and it had 30 beside it. It was a "Special", instead of 25, now 30, with a price slash... Guess the bean counter who was in charge of putting in 5 more, couldn't count?

 

[emtgirl_in_training]

thanks so much guys! i really hate to tell the both of you, but i promise to name my first born after everyone. but i swear, if i have a litter of puppies, one will be named alex and one will be stevo. and TTLWHKR, i'll be sure write my congressmen about the swindle surrounding your 3x3s

 

[JJR512]

...if i have a litter of puppies, one will be named alex and one will be stevo.

If you have a litter of puppies...you might want to get your husband checked out. :excl:

 

[Stevo]

a loaf of dogchow, a bottle of toilet water and thou? maybe we could go roll in a dead road kill? chew up some boots in the locker room together?

 

[dhpd9807]

How much does that mega thing weigh? Do you carry that on all your calls? Do you work in a rural system? That's alot of stuff.

 

[JJR512]

Where can one get that EMS USA Mega Duffle?

 

[MMiz]

Where can one get that EMS USA Mega Duffle?

I'll go ahead and call a code, someone grab the crash cart!

This forum already has one whacker, no need for another! Do you really need all of that stuff?

I use the Galls BLS bag I bought back in 2001. It works great!

 

[TTLWHKR]

How much does that mega thing weigh?

About 25 lbs.

Do you carry that on all your calls?

No, I am a career Paramedic, they supply their own equipment. I carry it in my SUV when I'm traveling. I only respond BLS, if by rare chance the local EMS guy calls me and says "Hey, we need some help". As I would not be covered by a medical director. The ALS supplies are more for "among family" emergencies, since we live so far from ALS.

Do you work in a rural system?

I live in a remote area, and commute 3 hours to work.

That's alot of stuff.

I'm a Total Whacker. Always be prepared.

 

[TTLWHKR]

Where can one get that EMS USA Mega Duffle?

Except my bag is Royal Blue

http://www.goemsusa.com/

Bags and Cases > EMS Bags > Oxygen > Scroll Down to Mega Duffle 140223

$99.95... It was $119.00 when I bought it. Maybe time for a new one, the seams are getting weak.

 

[TTLWHKR]

I can go through the EMS USA Catalog and get tons of stuff, and it seems like their prices are so much less than everyone else. Anymore, it's my main supplier. I also hand out their catalogs to everyone I see... I should be getting a kick back.

 

[JJR512]

So the bag is about a hundred bucks...But how much for everything in it, too?

 

[emtgirl_in_training]

a loaf of dogchow, a bottle of toilet water and thou? maybe we could go roll in a dead road kill? chew up some boots in the locker room together?

i say YES!:blush:

 

[TTLWHKR]

So the bag is about a hundred bucks...But how much for everything in it, too?

Don't worry about it.

 

[Wingnut]

WHKR, do they have a website or something where I could get a catalog?

 

[JJR512]

Don't worry about it.

Umm... I'm just trying to get some advice on about how much a complete setup would cost, so I can know what to plan for. I'm not sure what the problem is, or even if there is a problem...?

 

[ksEMTbabe]

I hope you have wheels on your super kit TTLWHKR....and a little backup beeper. It's a good thing we don't carry that much stuff in one kit - I'd be knocking things over left and right trying to get into a house.