Comments on: Developing a Blow Out Kit

By: Winston Smith

Winston Smith — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:47:42 +0000

Kevin Larkin November 6, 2009 “Is it possible to set up a “Print” version of your articles. I’d love to print some of them and read them while on the road.”

I cut web pages and paste them in Word. (Your choice of word processors). I start each paste with the link to the material. That way if I print it and give it away, they can find it and I can go back for updates. I put all the grabs on one subject in one document but you can make them each separate. Whatever suits your filing style. There are free word processor to .pdf converters on the web. Keep the .doc file so you can edit and update it in the future.

By: Chris Sajnog

Chris Sajnog — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:22:45 +0000

SM: Thanks for taking the time to do this awsome write-up! A lot of great information. I’m trying to convince one of the mil units I train to move away from the CAT and to the new SOFTT-W (http://www.itstactical.com/store/sof-tactical-tourniquet-%e2%80%93-wide/)
Do you know if the wide version is coTCCC approved?

By: 18D

18D — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:21:53 +0000

I have to disagree with you. I have been a Special Forces medical sergeant for over 5 years now, and I have taught how to and applied quite a few tourniquets in both theaters of operation. Because of our anatomy I always teach and apply TQs proximal to the joint. I would never teach or apply an occlusive dressing with a “flap”. It is best to cover it up completely and be prepared for needle decompression. The fact is that if the thoracic cavity is compromised (by a bullet or explosive fragment) even if you cover the wound with an occlusive dressing there will still be the problem of air escaping into the plural space from the punctured lung. Therefore you will find it necessary to take further measures. Simply leaving a “flap” will not be enough.

As to my personal “blow out” kit I have 2 x TQs, roll of 3″ curlex (rolled gauze), a 3″ ace wrap (the two are used for hemorrhage proximal to appropriate TQ sites I.E. axillary or groin) combat gauze, 2 x chest seals (for entrance and exits), an OPA, an NPA, and 2 x 14ga x 3.25″ needle catheters. I also carry a red chem light banded to my kit.

By: Kenny Breeding

Kenny Breeding — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:23:27 +0000

PDFs would be EXTRA special!

By: Blown Out | Deaconmatson's Blog

Blown Out | Deaconmatson's Blog — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:59:33 +0000

[...] you do carry a FAK in your range bag right? And, that FAK has a BOK in it right? Pressure bandage, clotting agent, field [...]

By: JD

JD — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:20:28 +0000

Check these guys out if in the Texas area for great training. I worked with one of them in the Army and he is spot on.

http://www.tacticalcasualtyrescue.com