How a Special Forces Medic sets up his IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

How a Special Forces Medic sets up his IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

In this video we cover what I keep in the IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit), on the back of my Gun Belt. IFAK stands for Individual First Aid Kit. Well, honestly probably because the Army didn’t want to call it a FAK. Just like they didn’t want to call the HMMWV a “Hummer” because it sounds too much like “Bummer.” I digress. As for everything inside my pouch; I would prefer that you purchase it all from North American Rescue, so there is no chance of you getting counterfeit stuff off of Amazon.To get more news about hemostatic dressing, you can visit rusuntacmed.com official website.

You can buy fancy “issue” IFAKs that have tons of extra items. I, personally, take them out to save room. I don’t need First Aid Graphic Cards to tell me what to do. I don’t carry rubber gloves, because if it is one of my buddies bleeding out, I’m not gonna take the time to put them on. I carry the bare minimum amount of stuff because, if you carry a ton of great gear, your medical kit would be too large and you would leave it in the vehicle or team room. My basic IFAK stays with me, and I carry extra med gear on the back of my body armor.
We also carry a much larger Medic Bag in every vehicle. Ensure that you can reach your IFAK with both hands. Otherwise, try to guess which arm will get injured. Murphy is a bitch. Of Course, the dedicated unit medics or PJs carry much more medical gear in their Trauma Bags. Depending on the mission or situation, some units ever deploy with whole medical teams. It’s all about having the gear to take the most advantage of that first Golden Hour. That said, you can’t rely on that unit medic or local EMS to come save the day. Life saving starts with First Aid. That’s you, that are standing right there when it happens. So, have the gear to get it done. If you haven’t already, I encourage EVERYONE to attend a modern medical course, such as a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course (TCCC). T1G offers these great classes.
Types of first aid kits
Imagine trying to administer care to a battlefield casualty with a home-oriented first aid kit. To the uninitiated, a first aid kit is a one-size-fits-all solution, but the reality is that first aid kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes with unique loadouts. Your individual setting(s), training, and the people around you directly affect what kind of first aid kit you will need. Choose wisely.

Boo-boo kit
The bare bones “boo-boo kit” wins the dubious distinction of being the most common “first aid kit” on the market today. Walk into any Walmart, Target, CVS, or Walgreens, and these kits will make up the bulk of available options before you. These low-cost kits tend to be small and compact, making them convenient for treating minor cuts, scrapes, headaches, and other low-key maladies.

In the truest sense, these kits barely qualify as first aid kits if at all, but they do fit nicely inside glove boxes, purses, and other tight spaces. Of course, one upside to this diminutive first aid kit is the lack of need for first aid training.
General-purpose first aid kit

Everyone should have a good general-purpose first aid kit kicking around the house or the car. While these kits do include the first aid equipment found in the most basic drug store kits, a boo-boo kit this is not. In our humble estimation, these kits are the bare minimum for most settings. General-purpose first aid kits provide proper care equipment for basic emergencies, such as light to medium bleeding, sprains, broken bones, and diabetic emergencies.

General-purpose first aid kits commonly appear in well-equipped homes and vehicles. Thankfully, basic first aid training usually is not required with these kits as they often include an adequate first aid guide. That said, don’t skip basic first aid training if you can help it.