Thats an interesting point of view. If you really want to "buy the parts and wait for a mechanic" check E-Bay under Vet surgical Instruments (same in...

Something else I keep in the car is a heater. I've made an insulated alchol heater that sits in the drink holder. Its adjustable to control heat and b...

I always have a Get Home Bag; its good for about a 12 hour walk. I also stock certain seasonal items in the car; either as just a supply point or as t...

Where can we find scaple and suture here in Ottawa and other first aid equipement You probably would not or should not need a scaple. Not many of us ...

Acute: Bandages. Lots of bandages and a way to secure them. Saline. cleanser (Iodine). Intermidiate: wound closing system (Suture kit). Long term: ant...

Pretty obvious we're on the same page here JustABear 🙂 But I'd remove the Tourniquet as a novice is unaware of its proper use. I also prefer iodine s...

The actual CPR protical was changed. At any rate the order should be: Circulation - Stop the bleeding/compress the chest. Second is Airway, can the ai...

Any how I guess if your going that far in an emegrency kit and air-way would be use ful and knowlege of CPR a necessary skill. Long term independant s...

Really depends on the injury. Lets assume some sort of open would. Acute: Bandages. Lots of bandages. Saline. Iodine. Intermidiate: Suture kit.. Long ...

Something else I keep in the car is a heater. I've made an insulated alchol heater that sits in the drink holder. Its adjustable to control heat and b...

I'm trained as a PA in the military so mine is quite extensive, from critical woulds, fractures and to intubations, IV's and minor surgery. If you can...

Hello from a new member :)I'm in Ottawa and have been interested in preping for about 15 yrs. I am a firefighter with a medical back ground as well as...