Sweet. The only problem with IFAK kits is that they don't (and legally cannot) have pain killers such as morphine injections. A huge part of treating a trauma and keeping a patient from going into shock is to deaden the pain.
I believe the only ones available are with drugs for typical ailments, prescription level stuff, but no pain killers. That's a weak link (IMHO) of any emergency medical kit. I've read of natural pain killers, like wild lettuce being boiled down to a thick concentrate and added to tea to help with pain, but for the kind of America we might all be facing, true med kits, military grade, with pain killers, bandages, scalpels, forceps, and all the rest might be mandatory.
I have enough gov provided medical training to equate to EMT-B. Knowing how to use all of gear is critical. I wish I had the opportunity to train more.
But yes, there may come a time when we’re on our own. I’ve got heavy stock of meds, prescription and OTC, including pain meds. But not the type you need for battlefield trauma. That’s very hard to come by.
Sweet. The only problem with IFAK kits is that they don't (and legally cannot) have pain killers such as morphine injections. A huge part of treating a trauma and keeping a patient from going into shock is to deaden the pain.
Morphine is for pussies ; ) JK - I’ve been jabbed w it. Thank God for it. Would be nice to have some IZAS injectors on hand.
I believe the only ones available are with drugs for typical ailments, prescription level stuff, but no pain killers. That's a weak link (IMHO) of any emergency medical kit. I've read of natural pain killers, like wild lettuce being boiled down to a thick concentrate and added to tea to help with pain, but for the kind of America we might all be facing, true med kits, military grade, with pain killers, bandages, scalpels, forceps, and all the rest might be mandatory.
I have enough gov provided medical training to equate to EMT-B. Knowing how to use all of gear is critical. I wish I had the opportunity to train more.
But yes, there may come a time when we’re on our own. I’ve got heavy stock of meds, prescription and OTC, including pain meds. But not the type you need for battlefield trauma. That’s very hard to come by.
My wife and I have a 2-year supply of all our prescriptions, plus Ivermectin. Good plan.