Chest Seals/Sucking Chest Wounds PrepMedic 2024-06-16 | Chest seals are a common inclusion in current IFAKs and other medical kits. This video is a detailed explanation of chest seals and sucking chest wounds along with some of the risks associated with this intervention.Buy Medical Supplies Here: medicalgearoutfitters.com/search?q=chest+seals
Diabetic Emergencies, What YOU Can Do PrepMedic 2024-06-09 | Bystanders can make a huge difference during medical emergencies. Do you know what to do in a diabetic emergency? This video details the steps you can take to help someone experiencing both hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.Buy Medical Supplies here: https://medicalgearoutfitters.com?aff=21
The Medic ⎮ MyMedics Biggest Medical Kit PrepMedic 2024-06-02 | The Medic, made by MyMedic, is by far the biggest medical kit I have ever reviewed on this channel. Filled to the brim with both life saving equipment and comfort items, this "medic bag" has something for everything but still falls short in several areas. This LONG video is a detailed look at all of the supplies that come standard, along with my own likes and dislikes.Buy here (and help support the channel): avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=3b3250a4-1c69-4622-aba2-bfa731775635&website_id=43cb08ae-7b48-44d4-944f-7d827174d15a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmymedic.com%2Fcollections%2Ffirst-aid-kits%2Fproducts%2Fthe-medic-portable-medical-kit
The BattlePAK (Advanced Mass Casualty kit) PrepMedic 2024-05-26 | The BattlePAK by TraumaPak is an advanced medical pack designed to handle mass casualty incidents while still being able to care for a single patient through the entire MARCH algorithm. This kit is HUGE!Buy here: highthreatinnovations.com/product-page/the-battlepak-traumapak*I am not sponsored by TraumaPak*
Cutting Clothes in an Emergency (Tips, tricks, and recommendations) PrepMedic 2024-05-19 | A brief video explaining how, when and why to cut a patient’s clothes in an emergency setting. My favorite trauma shearXShear (not sponsored): xshear.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLOtAPdXm7vPrb9AcPKO3uyoET35qfvNd4HSRy3UpYpEpNUf0AGIv9MaAnICEALw_wcB
Mass Casualty Response Bag ⎮SlingPAK⎮ PrepMedic 2024-05-12 | The SlingPAK, made by TraumaPAK is an absolutely massive medical bag designed as a mass casualty stop the bleed kit for the worst case scenario. *This review is not sponsored and the kit was donated to ActiVets as a range medical kit after the video*Buy here: highthreatinnovations.com/product-page/slingpak-traumapak
The Realities of Medical Prepping for the Apocalypse PrepMedic 2024-05-05 | What can we do to prepare ourselves for the worst case scenario? Is prepping for the apocalypse even realistic? Let's find out (my opinion only).Medical Gear Outfitters: medicalgearoutfitters.comReady.govhttps://www.survivenow.online/lifeline-2
EKO Core & Core 500 Review (Worlds Most Advanced Stethoscopes) PrepMedic 2024-04-21 | EKO has been revolutionizing the stethoscope since the release of the original CORE several years ago. Both the Core and Core 500 are advanced stethoscopes with a variety of features that make them feel like a space age tricorder. While the Core allows for noise cancelation and recordings of exam findings the Core 500 gives the user the ability to take a quick ekg that is displayed on the screen and is automatically saved to a paired phone. These stethoscopes are widely used by nurses, paramedics, doctors, and other healthcare providers around the world.Core: ekohealth.com/products/3m-littmann-core-digital-stethoscope?variant=39307014209632Core 500: ekohealth.com/products/core-500-digital-stethoscope?variant=3999986787952000:00 Intro01:09 EKO Core06:06 EKO Core 50017:39 Closing
Critical Care Ambulance Tour PrepMedic 2024-04-07 | This massive freightliner quad cab ambulance is a state of the art critical care ground transport unit specifically designed for our unique needs. This video is an in-depth walk through of this ambulance and the supplies on board.
How to Start an IV - Live Demo PrepMedic 2024-03-31 | This video takes you through the steps to start an intravenous catheter (IV). IVs are a common medical procedure that allow healthcare providers to administer medications directly into the vein. *Disclaimer: this video is not medical training and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Only perform an IV if you are trained and authorized to do so. Always follow local, state and national laws and standards.*00:00 Intro00:10 Background00:44 Supplies02:52 Anatomy of an IV catheter05:58 Live IV Start14:45 Taking an IV out
NPA Insertion (How To) PrepMedic 2024-03-24 | The nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) is a quick and minimally invasive method of opening a patient's airway in a variety of situations. This device is used in all aspects of healthcare, but is especially common in tactical IFAKS and prehospital medicine.This video walks through the basic principals of NPAs, indications, contraindications, measurement and insertion (on a live patient).Buy one here: medicalgearoutfitters.com/products/nasopharyngeal-airway-npa-with-lubricant?_pos=1&_sid=2a0ff7887&_ss=r&aff=2100:00 Intro00:19 Background05:29 Live insertion
Compact IV Start Kit PrepMedic 2024-03-17 | IV access is an important aspect of medical care. North American Rescue (NAR) makes a compact vacuum sealed IV lock kit geared towards the tactical environment. Buy here: narescue.com/nar-needleless-saline-lock-kit.html
Mystery Ranch Terraframe 50 Review ⎮ *Almost* Perfect for Rescue PrepMedic 2024-03-10 | The Terraframe 50 is a specialized backpack from Mystery Ranch that has an Overload feature that allows the wearer to secure abnormal loads and adds 30-60 Liters to its capacity. This is great for SAR, backcountry medics and pretty much anyone who wants the ability to carry an excess of equipment.Buy here: avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=dd2bb191-351c-479c-9877-7efa128a6335&website_id=43cb08ae-7b48-44d4-944f-7d827174d15a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysteryranch.com%2Fterraframe-3zip-50-pack
What Medical Info Should you Keep on Your Kit? PrepMedic 2024-02-25 | Blood type patches are huge in the 2a and tactical community, but reality is that, unless you are in the military, they are almost completely useless. So in this week's video I discuss what information is actually helpful to keep on your kit.
Building a Low Profile Medic Bag PrepMedic 2024-02-18 | You can turn any bag with a loop backing into a custom, fully function, medical backpack with many of the same functionality of a purpose built pack. This video shows you some of the options out there for stand alone medical organizers that will allow you to make whatever you need, in whatever form factor you want. Vertx Insert (Code PrepMed): vertx.com/overflow-mesh-pouch-mediumTasmanian Tiger Inserts: tasmaniantigerusa.com/range.php?id=21Mystery Ranch Insert: mysteryranch.com/removable-pocketVanquest Gear Inserts: vanquest.com/products/lb01-hook-and-loop-organizer-insertVertx bag (Code PrepMed): vertx.com/basecampHill People Gear: hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/3/ProductID/1345.11 AMP: 511tactical.com/amp
Croup ⎮First aid and advanced care for pediatric patients⎮ PrepMedic 2024-02-11 | Croup is a common upper respiratory infections that effects thousands of childeren each year. The symptoms can often be scary for parents and healthcare providers but ultimatly are easily managed both at home, and in severe cases, the hospital. This video is intended for both parents who want to know how to recognize croup and treat minor cases at home and for first responders who are looking for a refresher in these cases. WHEN IN DOUBT CALL 911!Disclaimer: this is not medical training and does not authorize you to do anything. This video does not necessarily correspond to current medical standard of care. Do your own research and consult with your physician before performing any treatments.
Fitness in EMS, Police and Fire (featuring The Prehospitalist & The Mindfulness Medic) PrepMedic 2024-01-21 | Whether it’s pulling victims out of a burning buildings, chasing a violent criminal or performing CPR for an extended period of time, fitness is non-negotiable in public safety. In this video Lindsey from the Prehospitalist and Jason from the Mindfulness Medic talk about their fitness journeys combined with my own personal experience in the field. The Prehospitalist: instagram.com/the.prehospitalist/?igsh=MXFoaHdlYW9nYnRvaw%3D%3DThe Mindfulness Medic: instagram.com/mindfulness.medic/?igsh=MXA0ZHE2ejFzNDlmaQ%3D%3DorJason Warn: instagram.com/thejasonwarn/?igsh=MWZtMXQzbG83eWh1YQ%3D%3D00:00 intro02:01 Why is fitness so important?06:15 The Prehospitalist10:47 The Mindfulness Medic15:26 PrepMedic's Fitness Journey
Snowboard Binding Tourniquet? (RMT Review) PrepMedic 2024-01-14 | A snowboard binding for a TQ? The ratcheting medical tourniquet (RMT) is a great alternative to the classic CAT and SOF tourniquet, especially in aquatic or muddy environments. Buy here: chinookmed.com/item/05182/m2-inc.-tactical-ratcheting-medical-tourniquet-rmt/1.html?source=froogle&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqY6tBhAtEiwAHeRopWOGft5uuJVCsUCB5gZc82mfLyqbaXk-ugDg9qatXK2c7IRMjWlBWxoCG5MQAvD_BwE
First Responder Radio Strap (HSGI APEX ER Sling Review) PrepMedic 2024-01-07 | HSGI just came out with the new Apex ER Sling. This customizable radio strap allows users to mount practically any radio to it using either it's clip or a molle pouch. In addition to radio mounting the sling also has space for any number of other attachments such as multi tools, lights and medical supplies.Buy here: highspeedgear.com/apex-er-sling
Elija McClain, Ketamine and Criminal Negligence ⎮A Paramedics Perspective⎮ PrepMedic 2023-12-24 | **Views expressed in this video are mine alone and do not reflect those of my employer or their partners**The criminal trail for the two paramedics involved in the death of Elija McClain has come to a close and both have been found guilty of criminal negligent homicide. This video is my opinion of the trial and the tragic situation.
Build Your Pack ⎮Tactigami⎮ PrepMedic 2023-12-17 | Vertx Tactigami is a new way to customize and build your pack to fit your unique needs. While these accessories fit well with Vertx backpacks and slings, they can also be fit into anything with a loop backing such as a 5.11 AMP or Mystery Ranch RATS pack. Buy here: vertx.com/accessories/tactigamiCode: PrepMed for $$$ off00:00 Intro01:57 Pack organizer 06:53 Admin Panels11:09 MAC Bands12:55 Stretch Mesh Pockets14:48 BAP Strap/MAP Panels18:39 SOCP Panel
Off The Shelf “Wilderness” First Aid Kits PrepMedic 2023-12-03 | A look at two off the shelf first aid kits sold at REI.
Push Dose Epi (Fast, Easy and Accurate BP Control) PrepMedic 2023-11-19 | Push dose epi is a fast means of raising blood pressure and MAP in shock patients when a vasopressor drip is not immediately available. This video discusses indications, contraindications, and shows how to mix push dose epinephrine in a variety of ways. This is a great refresher for nursing students, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers.00:00 Intro02:46 Indications of Push Dose Epi03:18 Contraindications of Push Dose Epi06:20 Mixing Push Dose Epi12:15 Outro
NEW! Vertx Long Walks Bags ⎮Customizable EDC⎮ PrepMedic 2023-11-12 | The new Vertx Long Walks collection is perfect for... well.... long walks; especially when you like a light weight customizable option for EDC (everyday carry)Buy here: vertx.com/long-walks-pack-28lUse Code: PrepMed (for money off and to support the channel!)
Treating a Bullet Wound⎮Gunshot First Aid⎮ PrepMedic 2023-10-29 | The world can be a violent place and whether you are a soldier or a civilian there is a (small) chance that someone around you will be shot and require immediate first aid to save their life. This video discusses the best way treat a gunshot wound depending on the part of the body impacted. **This video is for informational purposes only. This is not legitimate medical training and does not authorize you to perform any medical interventions. Alway follow local laws, protocols, and procedures**Bleeding Control: youtube.com/watch?v=qhOyXTm9XwYMARCHE Assessment: youtube.com/watch?v=IhIbkVc707g&t=222sAirway Management: youtube.com/watch?v=Ws8XTJDP43MSplinting: youtube.com/watch?v=9rQ6PPAPA4I&t=1sChest Trauma: youtube.com/watch?v=fRI-m5nLOHg&t=99sPelvic Binder: youtube.com/watch?v=tvBGkCsA9gY&t=6s00:00 Intro01:05 General care 04:42 Extremity 11:05 Junctional site15:12 Chest19:05 Abdomen19:39 Head
Stage Your First Aid ⎮Desk Kit Review⎮ PrepMedic 2023-10-22 | The Refuge Medical Desk Kit is a large, vacuum sealed first aid kit that is intended to treat major hemorrhage. This is NOT a minimalist, compact kit and comes with a multitude of items not seen in standard IFAKs. Buy here: refugemedical.com/products/desk-kit?sca_ref=3794292.SGZVLhU8x5
Obsession is the Enemy (in public safety) PrepMedic 2023-10-15 | It is easy to be consumed by a career in public safety, and many people who are applying for a job in this field become obsessed with whatever "branch" they are entering. Unfortunately, I believe this mentality has the potential to destroy a long term career and leaves the individual open to higher rates of mental health issues and burnout. While passion is certainly required, balance is key.
Why You Cant Get Into Public Safety ⎮Police, Fire, EMS⎮ PrepMedic 2023-10-01 | A couple common issues that hold people back from jobs in police, fire, EMS and flights.
Intermediate Bleeding Prevention Kit (Refuge Medical) PrepMedic 2023-09-24 | Everything you need, nothing you don't. The Intermediate Bleeding Prevention Kit by Refuge Medical is a no-frills IFAK intended to prevent massive hemorrhage in a variety of different situations. Buy here: refugemedical.com/products/bleeding-prevention-kit?variant=43715825893592&sca_ref=3794292.SGZVLhU8x5Use code: "PrepMedic" for $$ off
Green Beret Rates PrepMedic Range Gear (Legion Preparedness) PrepMedic 2023-09-17 | Cam, a Green Beret (Army Special Forces) and owner of Legion Preparedness takes a deep dive into my rifle, battle belt, and plate carrier and discusses considerations when setting up gear. Legion preparedness Website (class schedule): http://www.legionpreparedness.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC44TsXyEoNjz34xuKrCt8Ag
PrepMedics Trail Running Gear ⎮lightweight backcountry kit⎮ PrepMedic 2023-09-03 | A "run down" of the gear I carry on me for trail running in the backcountry of Colorado. Garmin Watch Review: youtube.com/watch?v=yPWrgay9vbM
TEMS Special Operations Vehicle - Tour PrepMedic 2023-08-27 | The Special Operations Response Team (SORT) is responsible for attaching paramedics with two SWAT teams, search and rescue, dive rescue, and high angle rescue. The SORT response vehicle is a custom designed to meet the unique needs of EMS special operations in Colorado. This video is a full walk through/tour of this truck and the gear it carries.
Customizable Task Bag ⎮Medic, Recon, Sniper⎮ PrepMedic 2023-08-20 | Full review of the Modular Recon Task Bag made by Frog Pro. This bag is highly customizable for a variety of needs and is compatible with the standard plate carrier placard system on most modern day plate carriers. I have found it ideal for medical supplies in the TEMS environment. Buy here: https://www.frogpro.eu/en/vests-and-chest-rigs/46-modular-reconnaissance-task-bag.html
Assault Medic Bag ⎮MatBock Graverobber⎮ PrepMedic 2023-08-13 | The MatBock Grave Robber Assault Medic Pack is a scalable solution for both special forces and conventional medics that require the ability to treat patients in acute, subacute and prolonged field care scenarios. This bag offers unparallelled customization option for a variety of medical loadouts.Buy here: matbock.com/collections/grave-robber/products/gramBuy medical supplies here: https://medicalgearoutfitters.com?aff=21
Know Your Medical Supplies (Opening Medical Items) PrepMedic 2023-08-06 | Simple packaging can quickly become a puzzle in moments of stress and because medical supplies are expensive not everyone can afford to buy multiple for training. This video is will go through the opening and deployment of multiple common bandages and dressings used in IFAKS and discusses some of their individual quirks and perks.**I am not simply wasting supplies, with few exceptions everything shown in this video will be used in training, videos, and simulation at a later date**0:00 Intro & Explanation2:37 QuikClot Combat Gauze4:00 Celox Rapid Ribbon5:24 NAR S-rolled Gauze6:59 NAR Compressed Gauze7:49 H&H TACgauze8:52 H&H Compressed Gauze9:22 NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing10:35 H&H Cinch Tight Bandage11:51 H&H Mini Compression Bandage12:36 Battle Bandage13:57 Chest Seals
Battle Belt Build (off duty) PrepMedic 2023-07-30 | This weeks video is a walk through of my range belt and everything I have on it to support pistol, rifle and initial medical interventions. Belt: Ferro Concepts Bison BeltPistol Mag pouch: Esstac Double Pistol GAP Kywi PouchRifle Mag pouch: Esstac 5.56 Single KYWI ShortyMedical: Coyote STOMP Gen 2Dump Pouch: Flat Line Fiber Co Cordura Dump Pouch
Seizure First Aid (what you can do) PrepMedic 2023-07-16 | Seizures are a common medical emergency. This video discusses first aid for seizures and what you can do if one happens in front of you. *remember, this video does not authorize you to perform any interventions and you must always follow local protocol, policy and law while performing medical care*
Why You Shouldn’t Be a Flight Medic PrepMedic 2023-07-09 | Flight medicine is the goal for many nurses and paramedics. After all, helicopters are cool! While flight medic and flight nurse are amazing careers there are downsides to the job that are often overlooked by candidates until it is too late. This video discusses some of the negatives in an effort to guide others in and out of critical care flight medicine.
Discreet Medical EDC - Immediate Casualty Care IWB PrepMedic 2023-06-18 | Immediate Casualty Care manufactures in the waistband (IWB) pouches intended to discreetly carry medical items. These concealed IFAKs are affordable and comfortable with the ability to fit a wide variety of medical supplies depending on your needs.Buy kits here: immediatecasualtycare.com
Emergency Shelter Building PrepMedic 2023-06-11 | Shelter is one of the most important aspects of survival in the wilderness. In this video Survival Doctors (Dr. Tan) walks us through two of the easiest and most common shelters to construct in the backwoods to keep you alive.
Veteran, Bushcrafter, Doctor, Trainer ⎮Interview With Dr. Tan⎮ PrepMedic 2023-05-21 | Take a class: survivaldoctors.comDr. Teimojin Tan is a military veteran, survivalist, and physician specializing in austere medicine. Dr. Tan is a finalist in the History Channel's show Alone (Season 9) and brings with him a plethora of experience operating in the wilderness and austere environments where conventional medical care is not available.Support PrepMedic and get some new gear! https://linktr.ee/prepmedic
CQB/Patrol Rifle Build PrepMedic 2023-05-14 | After almost 5 years I finally had the opportunity to build a new CQB/Patrol/home defence rifle. While I am no longer a sworn law enforcement officer this gun is what I wish I would have had while I was on the Iowa SWAT team.Affiliate links: https://linktr.ee/prepmedic
Off Duty EDC (SWAT/Flight Medic) *New 2023* PrepMedic 2023-04-30 | It should be no surprise that just like so much of my kit and setups, I am constantly changing my everyday carry (EDC). This video is a walkthrough of everything I carry with me off duty both for my own convenience and to protect my family.
Wilderness Emergency Supplies ⎮Survival Doctors⎮ PrepMedic 2023-04-23 | Teimojin from @SurvivalDoctors takes us through emergency supplies he carries with him when he goes out to backcountry. This gear will help you treat emergency medical conditions, stay warm, hydrate and self rescue if you ever become lost in a non-urban environment while backpacking, hiking, climbing or just adventuring. *Please note that not everyone has the same needs/wants and this video is meant to give you ideas for supplies to pack, NOT to tell you what everyone absolutely needs.*
The Best Stop The Bleed Trainers? ⎮TrueClot Review⎮ PrepMedic 2023-04-16 | Being willing to save a life and act in a crisis isn't enough. Training remains the most important component of bleeding control. TrueClot wound packing and tourniquet trainers strike a balance between high fidelity and low tech with multiple options to cover the crawl, walk, run phases of learning. Buy here: Basic Trainer: rescue-essentials.com/trueclot-basic-packing-trainer-bptTask Trainer: rescue-essentials.com/trueclot-wound-packing-task-trainerInguinal Trainer: rescue-essentials.com/trueclot-inguinal-trainer
Splinting in the Wilderness (Survival Doctors & PrepMedic) PrepMedic 2023-03-26 | @SurvivalDoctors This video is a collaboration with Teimojin from Survival Doctors discussing splinting ankle fractures in the back country when EMS and other rescue resources are not available. Teimojin is a physician with a fellowship in wilderness medicine, a finalist on the show Alone, and a military veteran with a huge amount of expiriance treating patients in austere settings.
Vertx Overlander (first impressions) PrepMedic 2023-03-12 | The Vertx Overlander is a large 45 liter pack that is designed as a bridge between the smaller EDC packs Vertx is known for and outdoor/hiking packs. While this pack still falls short of a true multi-day backpacking backpack, it is ideal for a SHTF scenario or get home/bugout to carry large loads more comfortably over long distances. Buy here: vertx.com/overlander (use code PrepMed)
Steel Armor: Should You Buy It? (testing and conversation) PrepMedic 2023-03-05 | Steel Armor is often times perceived as a cheep and sometimes dangerous type of hard ballistic protection. SteelOps (a local company) invited me to their factory to challenge this perception and demonstrate the advantages of steel body armor that is "done right". In this video Joe and I sit down and discuss armor, then take it to the range to test it out. Buy it here (they are local and American made!) : steelops.com*I am not sponsored by SteelOps, do not have an affiliate link, and have received no products from them*
Whats a Heart Attack? Recognize it, Treat it, Save a Life PrepMedic 2023-02-26 | Heart attacks, otherwise known as myocardial infarctions, are a leading cause of death globally. Learn to recognise this medical emergency, treat it and potentially save a life.
Where to Keep Your Medical Kit ⎮EDC, HOME, PRO⎮ PrepMedic 2023-02-12 | Carrying medical supplies is not one size fits all. This videos covers several considerations when it comes to carrying an IFAK as an EDC, staging a kit, and carrying one professionally on a plate carrier of battle belt. Please excuse the subpar sound as my new studio has yet to receive sound treatment.
