I just completed 3+ years of being a full time caretaker for my mom and her live in partner. I have $1500+ worth of medical gear, the problem is knowing what to do and when beyond my exposure to these two hands on cases because I am not an EMT or nurse.
I could probably get a CNA very easily and go into the field of home healthcare, but it pays less than what I have my degree in.
I would have an AED in the home if I had elderly people to take care of but that is not EDC. There are lots of great educational training videos on YouTube and having an EMT class book at home for reference and study is good. You can probably pick up a used one relatively cheap and will probably have all the good info highlighted already.
We were going to buy an AED but did not.
Everyone has passed away on me too, so there would not be anyone to put it on me at this time if I had a heart attack.
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I keep an adventure medical kit for hunters in my truck. It has the trauma care kit that includes quick clot and other items for a gunshot wound. I've taken CPR classes for the last 20 years because almost every job I worked requires it. My wife and I took an infant CPR course last year. Personally for myself I can make a lot happen with paper towels and pressure. At least enough until I can get real help if needed. I thought about carrying a mini ifak everywhere but haven't gotten around to it yet. Summer is coming don't forget to educate yourself on water safety.
I just completed 3+ years of being a full time caretaker for my mom and her live in partner. I have $1500+ worth of medical gear, the problem is knowing what to do and when beyond my exposure to these two hands on cases because I am not an EMT or nurse.
I could probably get a CNA very easily and go into the field of home healthcare, but it pays less than what I have my degree in.
I would have an AED in the home if I had elderly people to take care of but that is not EDC. There are lots of great educational training videos on YouTube and having an EMT class book at home for reference and study is good. You can probably pick up a used one relatively cheap and will probably have all the good info highlighted already.
We were going to buy an AED but did not.
Everyone has passed away on me too, so there would not be anyone to put it on me at this time if I had a heart attack.
I have an associate who has a husband who has a family history or heart attacks in their 50s and he was in his 50s. I told her to get an AED. I would say the same for anyone in the same situation but that does not mean not to go to the Dr but have a tool in addition too. Every minute that goes by drastically reduces the chances of survival. Take some CPR classes and have your medical support team. Also have some trauma shears with your AED. See a Dr. if you or a loved one has heart issues and come up with care and a plan. I am in the minority who wants an AED in the home and in the car.
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MNOSD 008 Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, Magna Max, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
I carry a two-piece edc first aid kit. I have a quart ziplock with band aids, steri strips, and other boo-boo stuff, and a gallon ziplock with stuff for life-threatening injuries. Neither bag is particularly full, and the contents change depending on what I’m doing. Usually the boo-boo kit has a small sak and the trauma kit has either an Assist or an orange Dragonfly (if I’m thinking about weight).
I also keep a couple of band-aids in my wallet.
When I go to sea both kits travel with me and live in my ditch bag while I’m on the ship. The knives go in the ditch bag and get checked while flying to and from work.
I just completed 3+ years of being a full time caretaker for my mom and her live in partner. I have $1500+ worth of medical gear, the problem is knowing what to do and when beyond my exposure to these two hands on cases because I am not an EMT or nurse.
I could probably get a CNA very easily and go into the field of home healthcare, but it pays less than what I have my degree in.
I would have an AED in the home if I had elderly people to take care of but that is not EDC. There are lots of great educational training videos on YouTube and having an EMT class book at home for reference and study is good. You can probably pick up a used one relatively cheap and will probably have all the good info highlighted already.
We were going to buy an AED but did not.
Everyone has passed away on me too, so there would not be anyone to put it on me at this time if I had a heart attack.
I have an associate who has a husband who has a family history or heart attacks in their 50s and he was in his 50s. I told her to get an AED. I would say the same for anyone in the same situation but that does not mean not to go to the Dr but have a tool in addition too. Every minute that goes by drastically reduces the chances of survival. Take some CPR classes and have your medical support team. Also have some trauma shears with your AED. See a Dr. if you or a loved one has heart issues and come up with care and a plan. I am in the minority who wants an AED in the home and in the car.
I remain a candidate for an implantable defibrillator and pacemaker. It's just a matter of time.
So far I've lost 35+ lbs, and now work in an Amazon warehouse 40hrs per week. I've been 1 month so far at the current warehouse. I've worked in 3 different warehouses over a number of years. I think that I am going to try and stick it out. It is getting me in great shape, it's a great 10hr workout, 4 days a week, and I really need the money to pay for property taxes, utilities, insurance, etc., on the home I just inherited.
I'll probably buy an AED for the home(maybe the car too) among other medical supplies. We purchased thousands of dollars of medical supplies over the last 3 years. I am going to check the expiration dates on everything and give quite a bit away. There is no way that I can make use of it. I plan to give most of it to a religious rehab center.
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I would have an AED in the home if I had elderly people to take care of but that is not EDC. There are lots of great educational training videos on YouTube and having an EMT class book at home for reference and study is good. You can probably pick up a used one relatively cheap and will probably have all the good info highlighted already.
We were going to buy an AED but did not.
Everyone has passed away on me too, so there would not be anyone to put it on me at this time if I had a heart attack.
I have an associate who has a husband who has a family history or heart attacks in their 50s and he was in his 50s. I told her to get an AED. I would say the same for anyone in the same situation but that does not mean not to go to the Dr but have a tool in addition too. Every minute that goes by drastically reduces the chances of survival. Take some CPR classes and have your medical support team. Also have some trauma shears with your AED. See a Dr. if you or a loved one has heart issues and come up with care and a plan. I am in the minority who wants an AED in the home and in the car.
I remain a candidate for an implantable defibrillator and pacemaker. It's just a matter of time.
So far I've lost 35+ lbs, and now work in an Amazon warehouse 40hrs per week. I've been 1 month so far at the current warehouse. I've worked in 3 different warehouses over a number of years. I think that I am going to try and stick it out. It is getting me in great shape, it's a great 10hr workout, 4 days a week, and I really need the money to pay for property taxes, utilities, insurance, etc., on the home I just inherited.
I'll probably buy an AED for the home(maybe the car too) among other medical supplies. We purchased thousands of dollars of medical supplies over the last 3 years. I am going to check the expiration dates on everything and give quite a bit away. There is no way that I can make use of it. I plan to give most of it to a religious rehab center.
That’s a good way to stay in shape! Make sure others around you get trained on how to do CPR and use the AED. Try to eliminate stress in your life even if it means simplifying things a bit. Stress is a killer. I recommend reading or listening to Ikigai. Thank me later.
Mule Team Army 001 (patched)
MNOSD 008 Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, Magna Max, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
Everyone has passed away on me too, so there would not be anyone to put it on me at this time if I had a heart attack.
I have an associate who has a husband who has a family history or heart attacks in their 50s and he was in his 50s. I told her to get an AED. I would say the same for anyone in the same situation but that does not mean not to go to the Dr but have a tool in addition too. Every minute that goes by drastically reduces the chances of survival. Take some CPR classes and have your medical support team. Also have some trauma shears with your AED. See a Dr. if you or a loved one has heart issues and come up with care and a plan. I am in the minority who wants an AED in the home and in the car.
I remain a candidate for an implantable defibrillator and pacemaker. It's just a matter of time.
So far I've lost 35+ lbs, and now work in an Amazon warehouse 40hrs per week. I've been 1 month so far at the current warehouse. I've worked in 3 different warehouses over a number of years. I think that I am going to try and stick it out. It is getting me in great shape, it's a great 10hr workout, 4 days a week, and I really need the money to pay for property taxes, utilities, insurance, etc., on the home I just inherited.
I'll probably buy an AED for the home(maybe the car too) among other medical supplies. We purchased thousands of dollars of medical supplies over the last 3 years. I am going to check the expiration dates on everything and give quite a bit away. There is no way that I can make use of it. I plan to give most of it to a religious rehab center.
That’s a good way to stay in shape! Make sure others around you get trained on how to do CPR and use the AED. Try to eliminate stress in your life even if it means simplifying things a bit. Stress is a killer. I recommend reading or listening to Ikigai. Thank me later.
If you are looking for a fast way to get in shape, walk 3 to 5 miles every other day. Stop drinking pop. Get a job in an Amazon warehouse and tough it out. I am 65 and have not lifted any weights in 20+ years, so starting back in the warehouse full time was/is difficult, but as the days wear on I am getting therapy every week and adapting. The pain is beginning to subside. I figure that within 3 months I'll be in fantastic shape.
I have 2+ days off and will give Ikigai a try!!!!
PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY
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That was my first aid kit for years! As I’ve gotten older and accumulated injuries my first aid kit and waistline have both expanded.
Lest anyone think this is irresponsible, my early medical training and experience was in and for a wilderness setting, where resources were very limited, help was far away, and everything had to be carried. A roll of good tape made it easier to improvise all sorts of things and was a lot lighter than carrying a bunch of specialized gear that wasn’t used much. I have more stuff in my kit now (I don’t enjoy being tough as much as I used to) but that humble roll of tape and judicious use of whatever we happened to have stabilized a lot of problems.
Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, Magna Max, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
