If you are an EM:RAP listener, you have probably heard Mel Herbert's story of 2 cars crashing right outside of his house. Mel realized he did not stock a medical kit in his house with the necessary crucial supplies for an emergency scene. I realized I don't either (there is one in my car). So, I reached out to the master of preparedness, Dr. Keith Conover.

Everyday Emergency Kit

We spend the 1st part of the show discussing the everyday kit which Dr. Conover has with him (or in eye shot) pretty much always. He carries it in a fanny pack--I'm not sure if I can be persuaded to do this, but you should probably keep a kit with at least these items in your car or house.

On the topic of fanny packs...

Well anyhooooo, here is the list

We also discussed the Daypack Medical Kit for your House/Car

* Daypack Med Kit

Digital Intubation

* Rich Levitan has an amazing article on the topic of Digital Intubation (Note: I can't find this online anymore so this is a Crashing Pt Copy)

* Here is an amazing entry on the Life in the Fast Lane CCC

Equipment we Discussed

Tourniquet

The CAT Tourniquet is the best one yet

Disposable Laryngoscopes for Kits

* Surescope

* Truphatek Trulite (This one folds up and is Rich Levitan's Rec)

Headlamp

I recommend the Zebralights, this is the one I use:

Zebralight H502W

SAM Splint

The SAM Splint is EMS standard stock

Trauma Bag

In his trunk, Dr. Conover has this prestocked trauma kit.

Pelvic Binder

Dr. Conover actually carries a pelvic binder in his trunk as well (no comment), he stocks the SAM II Pelvic Splint.

Other Crucial Links

* SAR Gear

* Wilderness Medical Kit

* Dr. Conover's Full File Repository

Update - Stuff EMCrit Likes

The folks at microbvm

sent me their pocketbvm