Whenever I get an empty windshield washer fluid jug I cut the top and bottom off, slit the body vertically, roll it up tightly and tape it. Very effective for splinting, transparent to x-rays and dirt cheap.
Whenever I get an empty windshield washer fluid jug I cut the top and bottom off, slit the body vertically, roll it up tightly and tape it. Very effective for splinting, transparent to x-rays and dirt cheap.
They're about 18" long, so I don't see why not if you tape two or three together lengthwise so you can wrap them around the extremity. They're really stiff once you get them curled into a tube. With some creative trimming and taping they can be used to stabilize thumbs too.Sounds great for a wrist or fore arm. Is the resulting "splint" long enough for any lower extremity injury?
Nicely organized, I do much the same when it comes to separating items for specific needs however I use a vestOoh! I got a picture! I have the Columbia patrol backpack.. I think it says its about 30 liter capacity and was available a couple years ago from NSP directly. There are some very similar ones in the NSP store right now but I don't know if they are the same or not. Anyways mine came with the two long removable bags and the pouches are not removable.
My organization system is as follows:
Picture left vertical bag has "tying stuff" cravats mostly for sling and swath type things
Center pouch has a SAM split and sometimes a ladder splint. my headlamp and battery go in the void above the top of the sam splint pouch
Right vertical bag has a pocket mask and usually an extra hat, gloves, and chemical handwarmers for patients.
Top (closest) pouch contains 4x4 pads and gauze rollers
Bottom (far) pouch contains bandaids, tape, more 4x4 pads, more gauze rollers, scissors.
Left waist pouch has a plethora of non latex gloves
Right waist pouch has a leatherman, paracord, zipties, and ziplock bags.
If we had avy danger, there is probe, shovel, and iceaxe carry slots on the outside of the pack, and there is still room in the main compartment for food and personal gear.
To overly simplify; I have a bag to tie things up, a bag to keep people warm and breathing, a pouch to keep me safe, a pouch to splint, and two bags to stop people from bleeding. If I need anything else it will be in the sled or O2 pack. If I still don't have what I need at that point, its beyond my training and they are in trouble!
View attachment 56373
They're about 18" long, so I don't see why not if you tape two or three together lengthwise so you can wrap them around the extremity. They're really stiff once you get them curled into a tube. With some creative trimming and taping they can be used to stabilize thumbs too.
leatherman, zip lock bags, 1 surgical compress, ACE elastic wrap, sam splint, penlight, suckers (for kids) space blanket, hacksaw blade
Our protocol does not permit ACE bandages for any application. AB-C! and all that.
Circulation!I would ask - why? An ACE bandage is not appropriate for everything, but works well with a sam splint for closed lower arm injuries.
I have to agree with Len K here. It's not appropriate for everything but it has it's place. Example: a gash on the head, 4x4 gauze and wrap with an ace and transport. It holds everything thing in place nicely and no circulation worry....just don't go around the neck.Circulation!
Elastic ,by it's definition and nature continually tightens. Every motion results in a one way adjustment towards Tight.
Unmonitored, that may lead to restricted circulation.
Never underestimate the lack of responsibility of your patient!
Finally a photo that shows what's carried in a vest There are a few things in the picture that I can't tell what they are. For 'us' newbies to the forum, could you describe what all of this is? What is the Orange thing, the 2 red with white cross ski patrol pouches, etc.? I know this was posted quite a long time ago, but I'm hoping your still here on the forum to describe everything you carry in this vest. Thanks so much.Lots of people have this question so I think its worth doing a bump.
Hers a picture of what I carry in my vest. It's changed a little over the years, I now carry self evac rope and belay stuff and I've dropped some of the stuff like glucose and cpr mask. View attachment 43998 .
Actually I'll do you one better. I'm getting ready to put all my crap away for the summer so I'll lay it all out again with explanations.Finally a photo that shows what's carried in a vest There are a few things in the picture that I can't tell what they are. For 'us' newbies to the forum, could you describe what all of this is? What is the Orange thing, the 2 red with white cross ski patrol pouches, etc.? I know this was posted quite a long time ago, but I'm hoping your still here on the forum to describe everything you carry in this vest. Thanks so much.