Hi gang,
I have a larger first aid kit in the car in the back as well as a snivel kit and small first aid kit with bandaids and such in the glove box.

But after rolling up on a accident where the driver was ok but was bleeding alot from the head I had to grab the large kit, dig through it for a dressing until ems got there. I thought back and realized that I have responded to alot of emergency situations while in my car. Including a lady who was driving on the express way and was shot in the chest. It was believed to have been a stray shot from the housing area that borders the highway, a freak shot.

That got me to thinking, I need a readily accessible kit for immediate usage for that situation and God forbid if I or any of my passangers are injured, accident, shooting, etc.

This is what I came up with....


side view, its really thin.




So I put together these little kits. I made five of them. I keep them in the little map holder storage area in each of the car doors, and the last taped to the trunk lid. They fit the smallest area. I have the pull strap to assist in getting it out quickly.

Everyone that drives with me knows where they are and whats in them, I taught my immediate family and friends what to do so if Im the one injured Im not [color:"red"] SOL [/color]

I also have the emergency glass breaker, seatbelt cutters with light next to each kit.

I recently did the old wrap it in duct tape to add to the durability of the ziplock bag as seen in the pics. Now the sharp edges of the storage area does not tear the bag, nor do the trauma shears stab through.

It contains the basics...


Trauma bandage, these things are great!!!!
Trauma scissors
space blanket
rubber gloves
sharpie



I have the pull strap to assist in getting it out quickly. I marked it with a red cross. When I get time I might make the next ones with orange duct tape and a red duct tape pull.


I will admit besides the training I have received I am no doctor or nurse so you all with more experience might have more ideas, I would love to hear them.

I know it is basic but maybe it will give some people ideas to build on or a starting point if new.

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VERY NICE Sar5!! Great subject to post about. Thanks for forethought!

Since it's a trauma kit, MAYBE quik clot?

I am rebuilding my get home bag and bob so this thread will prove useful. Thanks for the ideas.

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.