08/09/2022 / By Zoey Sky
Having an SHTF first aid kit before disaster strikes helps ensure that you are prepared to treat different minor or major wounds.
Check the lists below for ideas on what items you need in your first aid kit. (h/t to PreparednessAdvice.com)
Organize all the items in your first aid kit so that when disaster strikes, you don’t waste precious seconds looking for a certain item. The kit itself should also be portable enough so you can easily and quickly bring it with you when treating an injured person.
You can use a large fishing tackle box to organize the supplies in your first aid kit. Place large items in the bottom of the box, then keep smaller items organized in the trays.
Alternatively, you can use an Emergency Response Trauma Bag as a first aid kit. These bags are easy to carry, but they don’t have the same options to separate and view supplies like a fishing tackle box. (Related: Prepping must-haves: Medical supplies and first aid kits.)
Don’t skimp on the bag or items for your first aid kit. When disaster strikes, you’ll be glad you bought high-quality items for your kit and you’re dealing with a life or death situation.
When SHTF, you might have to deal with major injuries like broken bones and deep cuts if you don’t have access to emergency medical services.
Prepare for major medical issues and include these items in your first aid kit:
When SHTF, you will need your first aid kit mostly for flesh wounds.
To treat minor wounds, you will need the following supplies:
Hygiene is essential when treating wounds.
Your first aid kit should also include:
You can also add other items you think you might need even if they’re not included in the lists above.
Go to EmergencyMedicine.news to read more articles with prepping first aid tips.
Watch the video below to know more about other items you can include in an everyday carry (EDC) first aid kit.
This video is from the Geordie Prepper channel on Brighteon.com.
Prepping before SHTF: 16 Items for your survival first aid kit.
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