Episode 015: You're Bleeding to Death. Can I Save Your Life?

In this episode, we build a roadside trauma kit. We also have some really good discussion on emergency planning and preparedness, survival, evacuation plans, and contingency planning.

As we discussed on the episode, training is even more important than equipment, so here’s a link to the American Red Cross training programs. Keep in mind, this is a good start, but don’t let these options limit you.

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

Here’s the list of everything that’s in my roadside trauma kit:

  • Emergency strobe lights x6

  • Heavy-duty nitrile gloves

  • Window punch and seatbelt cutter

  • EMT shears

  • Tourniquet x2

  • Combat gauze

  • Self-adhesive bandage

  • CPR mask

  • Vented chest bandage

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