Questions for the Misfits

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I bleed so easy, my hide rolls and tears, I can bruise by staring too long. To work on anything mechanical I first must provide a blood offering!

It’s a great idea an marvelous topic for a safety meeting at our utility. I remember Doug telling me they carried some type of “clotting packs” for gunshot wounds, and he was a contractor! They have some new lifesaving tricks via modern technology.

Try to keep basic supplies. One thing I'm never without is Benadryl. Some allergic reactions are no joke.

IS THE ENTIRE BED OF MY 4X4 CHEVY WITH A LOCKING STEEL COVER. EVERYTHNG POSSIBLE NEEDED FOR ANYTHING TO DO WITH SHOOING IS IN THERE.

lots of medical supplies to the point I can open a small MASH hospital. I carry a CLS (combat lifesaver) bag in my truck. Our CERT-Community Emergency Response Team, held a stop the bleed class last fall. I encourage everyone to take it.

Always carry red ones never white. White shows the blood. If you can't see the blood then all is ok.

Is a field trauma kit with bandages, tourniket, tale, forceps needles and thread.

When I am out I have a smaller first aid kit and it has an elastic tourniquet but I keep a length of 3/4 " webbing strap in case something more is needed.

Haven't taken the stop the bleeding class but need a refresher from my ER nursing experience of 30 years ago.

in my truck at all times. Never know what you will run into(literally or figuratively) on a remote road. Has come in handy many times.

self aide and buddy care. I can make lots of stuff with whatever I may have or whats around me. Trauma kit at the house. Small First aide kit hunting pack, camper, truck and the Ranger Northstar. Wife is a nurse. She is 12 years younger and can recognize the signs of a stroke. LOL