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

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  • čas přidán 22. 02. 2018
  • Before you ask, my personal IFAK pouch, Body Armor and War Belt are made by ATS Tactical Gear, check them out at atstacticalgear.com . They were kind enough to offer Tactical Rifleman viewers a 5% discount off all their products; just use promo code: tacr5
    In this video we cover what I keep in the IFAK, on the back of my Gun Belt. IFAK stands for Individual First Aid Kit. Well, honestly probably because the Army didn’t want to call it a FAK. Just like they didn’t want to call the HMMWV a “Hummer” because it sounds too much like “Bummer.” I digress.
    As for everything inside my pouch; I would prefer that you purchase it all from North American Rescue, so there is no chance of you getting counterfeit stuff off of Amazon. I reached out to get part numbers from NAR, but they never got back to me. So, here’s at least a list with links, from Amazon, to at least get you pointed in the right direction…
    Soft T wide tourniquet (Keep on your kit where you can reach with both hands)
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    Nasal Trumpet (you just need one, but sized to you)
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    Chest seal
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    14 gauge catheter (only if you know how to treat a Tension Pneumothorax)
    amzn.to/2HybmX2
    Combat gauze (nice to have)
    amzn.to/2FloOwV
    Kerlex (at least 2)
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    Ace wraps (at least 2 to hold kerlex in place)
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    Duck tape (3 feet rolled tight)
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    Yes, you can buy fancy “issue” IFAKs that have tons of extra items. I, personally, take them out to save room. I don’t need First Aid Graphic Cards to tell me what to do. I don’t carry rubber gloves, because if it is one of my buddies bleeding out, I’m not gonna take the time to put them on.
    I carry the bare minimum amount of stuff because, if you carry a ton of great gear, your medical kit would be too large and you would leave it in the vehicle or team room. My basic IFAK stays with me, and I carry extra med gear on the back of my body armor. We also carry a much larger Medic Bag in every vehicle.
    Ensure that you can reach your IFAK with both hands. Otherwise, try to guess which arm will get injured. Murphy is a bitch.
    Of Course, the dedicated unit medics or PJs carry much more medical gear in their Trauma Bags. Depending on the mission or situation, some units ever deploy with whole medical teams. It’s all about having the gear to take the most advantage of that first Golden Hour.
    That said, you can’t rely on that unit medic or local EMS to come save the day. Life saving starts with First Aid. That’s you, that are standing right there when it happens. So, have the gear to get it done.
    If you haven’t already, I encourage EVERYONE to attend a modern medical course, such as a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course (TCCC). T1G offers these great classes. You can sign up for these at T1G.com
    Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
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  • @nickh2182
    @nickh2182 Před 3 lety +383

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 3 lety +55

      Stay safe out there

    • @jeffcarr2820
      @jeffcarr2820 Před 2 lety +10

      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
      @anraegodley-cooper6321 Před 2 lety

      Blessings to you and your family my brother in Arms.

    • @jackjack4412
      @jackjack4412 Před rokem

      @@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
      @RASKATFAETON Před rokem

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

  • @briankudalis9572
    @briankudalis9572 Před 2 lety +34

    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.

  • @Lt-no4sy
    @Lt-no4sy Před 6 lety +25

    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.

  • @mattlinck6794
    @mattlinck6794 Před 5 lety +60

    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
      @robertmelendez3132 Před 2 lety +6

      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
      @briankudalis9572 Před rokem

      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
      @keeranimal8 Před 9 měsíci +2

      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
      @PLT123 Před 2 měsíci

      Underrated comment

    • @shockwave6213
      @shockwave6213 Před měsícem

      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.

  • @remag1985
    @remag1985 Před 6 lety +107

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety +71

      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
      @screamingdwarf Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @davidturner1079
      @davidturner1079 Před 3 lety +11

      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
      @johnbroussard3666 Před 3 lety +1

      HM here, ALL chest wounds suck!

    • @Thaidory
      @Thaidory Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @toadallyepic9653
    @toadallyepic9653 Před 4 lety +53

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 4 lety +15

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

    • @johnwicksfoknpencil
      @johnwicksfoknpencil Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @timjerome8942
    @timjerome8942 Před 6 lety +116

    Excellent no bullshit straight to the point instruction!

  • @adriandrake3464
    @adriandrake3464 Před 6 lety +388

    Gets a papercut. Pulls out an ifak

    • @praetorxian
      @praetorxian Před 5 lety +38

      Don't forget an aerial casualty evac.

    • @johnwicksfoknpencil
      @johnwicksfoknpencil Před 5 lety +12

      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
      @123Goldielocks Před 4 lety +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @theleetworldbest
      @theleetworldbest Před 3 lety +5

      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
      @AdrianDucao Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @gregdunn6040
    @gregdunn6040 Před 6 lety +107

    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
      @JB.1371 Před 6 lety +9

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

    • @gregdunn6040
      @gregdunn6040 Před 6 lety +15

      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
      @jabbawoods Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @johnwicksfoknpencil
      @johnwicksfoknpencil Před 5 lety +3

      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
      @scottyscott1898 Před 4 lety +4

      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

  • @RenaQueenLion
    @RenaQueenLion Před 6 lety +40

    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.

  • @DesmoProfundis
    @DesmoProfundis Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @tudyk21
    @tudyk21 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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
      @tudyk21 Před 2 měsíci

      And a pair of shears

  • @dennisthomas3346
    @dennisthomas3346 Před 6 lety +11

    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.

  • @jonathananatrella2964
    @jonathananatrella2964 Před 6 lety +15

    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.

  • @Schoobi_doo
    @Schoobi_doo Před 6 lety +18

    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.

  • @hossv1147
    @hossv1147 Před 6 lety +12

    I love how simple Karl keeps everything.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety +8

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

  • @oskarjacobsen1176
    @oskarjacobsen1176 Před 6 lety +3

    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.

  • @heartbreakplvy2182
    @heartbreakplvy2182 Před 6 lety +2

    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.

  • @birdhunter4361
    @birdhunter4361 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @Patrickjohnphotography
    @Patrickjohnphotography Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @henri6595
    @henri6595 Před 4 lety

    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!

  • @sirostauffer7462
    @sirostauffer7462 Před 6 lety +4

    Cool to see such a video made with lots of information

  • @jamespool4751
    @jamespool4751 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @309freddie
    @309freddie Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @jimmybarker5955
    @jimmybarker5955 Před 6 lety

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

  • @ABuckley1280
    @ABuckley1280 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @billyjohnsonstudios
    @billyjohnsonstudios Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @Indylimburg
      @Indylimburg Před 17 dny

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

  • @sigspearthumb2313
    @sigspearthumb2313 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @dixiedog91
    @dixiedog91 Před 6 lety +1

    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!

  • @mylifeisamememylifeispathe3140

    Yes I been waiting for this video for sooo long!

  • @nellanddudley
    @nellanddudley Před 4 lety +2

    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

  • @recon1986
    @recon1986 Před 4 lety +2

    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

  • @combatjm89
    @combatjm89 Před 6 lety +8

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety +11

      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
      @user-td1zo3tv9p Před 6 lety +2

      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.

  • @wildrootsfarm1975
    @wildrootsfarm1975 Před 6 lety

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

  • @Rockytofu
    @Rockytofu Před 6 lety +74

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

    • @jonathananatrella2964
      @jonathananatrella2964 Před 6 lety +20

      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
      @MakingYouCASH Před 6 lety +14

      knife

    • @EnPeeSee
      @EnPeeSee Před 5 lety +24

      @@MakingYouCASH *[patient lacerations intensify]*

  • @steves8474
    @steves8474 Před 6 lety

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

  • @boonedog1457
    @boonedog1457 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @ron-yv4jx
    @ron-yv4jx Před 6 lety

    Thank You Karl for the great lesson....
    BIG RON OUT....

  • @ECFrost
    @ECFrost Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @TraumaTommy
    @TraumaTommy Před 6 lety +47

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety +17

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

    • @mattverellen5602
      @mattverellen5602 Před 5 lety +3

      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
      @MichaelCook1981 Před 2 lety +7

      @@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.

  • @coffeemcbee1
    @coffeemcbee1 Před 2 lety

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

  • @sherweezy408
    @sherweezy408 Před 6 lety

    best video regarding IFAK imo. thumbs up!

  • @neoneu5702
    @neoneu5702 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @williemasonjohnson
    @williemasonjohnson Před 6 lety

    Great video, thank y'all for your dedication and hard work!

  • @septor-og6hi
    @septor-og6hi Před 4 lety +1

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @My_Alchemical_Romance
    @My_Alchemical_Romance Před 4 lety

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

  • @wolfg.1867
    @wolfg.1867 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @ghettomedic9971
    @ghettomedic9971 Před 6 lety

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety

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

  • @luciusvorenus9445
    @luciusvorenus9445 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the Kerlix as packing tip! Great video!

  • @donhoggard604
    @donhoggard604 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @medicbrndn
    @medicbrndn Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @johngibson5624
    @johngibson5624 Před rokem

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

  • @TheRadiationCat
    @TheRadiationCat Před 6 lety +1

    Really informative video. Keep up the great work

  • @johnwicksfoknpencil
    @johnwicksfoknpencil Před 6 lety

    Excellent overview, very no BS. Always subscribe to the KISS method 👍🏼💪🏼

  • @twotonanchor
    @twotonanchor Před 6 lety +169

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety +47

      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
      @johnbryant1025 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @twotonanchor
      @twotonanchor Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @FILMZ1994
      @FILMZ1994 Před 5 lety +6

      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
      @FILMZ1994 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @dunemedic1
    @dunemedic1 Před 6 lety +4

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety +2

      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
      @DaveSmith-cp5kj Před 4 lety

      @@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.

  • @lim7646
    @lim7646 Před 6 lety

    Please do more medical things. Gonna love it

  • @johnnybomb08
    @johnnybomb08 Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @bluejeans8001
    @bluejeans8001 Před 5 lety

    Good common sense approach to serious injuries. Great job👍

  • @kentuckybrandon7448
    @kentuckybrandon7448 Před 3 lety

    Good intel as always brother!

  • @ronin6016
    @ronin6016 Před 3 lety

    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
      @davidturner1079 Před 3 lety +1

      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!

  • @VisualAssault2011
    @VisualAssault2011 Před 3 lety

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

  • @lespaniel9745
    @lespaniel9745 Před 5 lety +1

    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.

  • @saintbabylon7250
    @saintbabylon7250 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @brandon152lee
    @brandon152lee Před 6 lety

    Lots of useful info here! Thank you!

  • @CENTURION737
    @CENTURION737 Před 4 lety

    Great video and info Karl.

  • @adshoiu8d
    @adshoiu8d Před 6 lety

    Great advice here TR. Thanks.

  • @sethrich5998
    @sethrich5998 Před 6 lety +2

    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.

  • @VanillaGorilla502
    @VanillaGorilla502 Před 6 lety

    I 100% agree with your personal kit.

  • @niterider0629
    @niterider0629 Před 6 lety +2

    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

  • @coldhardtruth8518
    @coldhardtruth8518 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @polimorfosnuclear8320
    @polimorfosnuclear8320 Před 6 lety +3

    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
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 6 lety +4

      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.

  • @kyoukotoshino5600
    @kyoukotoshino5600 Před 4 lety

    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

  • @markykev
    @markykev Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the knowledge bombs. Bought the stuff from amazon (the things I know how to use from my EMR training as a PT) and will use on second and first line gear.

  • @MrTimerider1160
    @MrTimerider1160 Před 5 lety

    Thank you, very straight forward useful information!

  • @ThisEpicLife
    @ThisEpicLife Před rokem

    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.

  • @jaffcat
    @jaffcat Před 6 lety

    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 👍

  • @cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974

    Best I fac video I've seen yet.

  • @williammaurer9450
    @williammaurer9450 Před 5 lety

    I like it: simple, no fluff.

  • @shotz86
    @shotz86 Před 3 lety +1

    Karl is an absolute unit.

  • @Captain_Spaulding_01
    @Captain_Spaulding_01 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the great video. 👍

  • @nodave77
    @nodave77 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @stevestephens4106
    @stevestephens4106 Před 4 lety

    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...

  • @bobr8410
    @bobr8410 Před 6 lety +4

    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!

  • @johnch14v66
    @johnch14v66 Před 6 lety

    good presentation with good information . thanks bro. .

  • @menorcc
    @menorcc Před 6 lety

    Darn nice Karl thanks for the info.

  • @michaelcarter8209
    @michaelcarter8209 Před 2 lety

    Outstanding

  • @FFEMTB08
    @FFEMTB08 Před 3 lety

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

  • @TheJimtanker
    @TheJimtanker Před 2 lety

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

  • @charlescarlin7058
    @charlescarlin7058 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you brother be safe God bless

  • @comfycouchreviews
    @comfycouchreviews Před 6 lety

    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

  • @OutlawCaliber13
    @OutlawCaliber13 Před 6 měsíci

    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.

  • @Barchenhund
    @Barchenhund Před 2 lety

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

  • @tcarr1
    @tcarr1 Před 4 lety +1

    I've come back to this video for 3rd time and it's STILL good! Greatly appreciate your kit contains only no-nonsense, inexpensive, yet EFFECTIVE contents.
    Looking to get smaller IFAK pouch than the EMT Lite I'm currently using and there are a lot of ridiculously expensive pouches out there. Would please tell us what IFAK pouch you show in this video? Thank you for making such applicable videos!

  • @mrdark9916
    @mrdark9916 Před 6 lety +2

    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

  • @hondaridgelineenduser5934

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

  • @mikec.6460
    @mikec.6460 Před 6 lety

    Awesome video 👍🏼

  • @Griffism
    @Griffism Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @jerrycarter8593
    @jerrycarter8593 Před 5 lety

    Great video and excellent advice!

  • @daniellyne1
    @daniellyne1 Před 6 lety

    Brother awesome VT thank you