I’ve been an MD for half a century, and have practiced and taught emergency medicine.
A first aid kit is worth having!
The pro tip::
KEEP IT IN THE KITCHEN!
@fuzzmanmatt agree. Tourniquets are a must… but they can be purchased separately and helps to learn how to use them first. Blood loss related.first aid is the most important thing to have on hand as that’s what can save lives and frequently can’t wait until you get to emergency room.
These kits never contain them though. Usually need to buy stop the bleed kits seperately.
@fuzzmanmatt If you are going to have a tourniquet in your kit, please for the love of your family, get training in and practice how to use it! Learning on the job is going to haunt you forever if one is needed, 'cause you will not succeed.
@mythereal The only burn treatment needed is cold water- note I did not say ice.
For any burns deep enough that cold water isn’t enough, you need a burn unit.
They sure are MISSING a whole lot of important items to treat many things such as Burns, Deep cuts, Bee stings, antibiotic ointment amongst other things.
Meh… think I’ll pass til a more supplied kit pops up like the ones I already have. Meh
@dahobbs9
Actually, most, if not all of those injuries aren’t in need of any specific first aid treatment, other than cold water, direct pressure, ice, and soap and water respectively.
Antibiotic ointments are currently essentially useless, since they have been misused and overused to the point of causing bacterial resistance to them in almost all pathogenic bacteria. Also, they may actually worsen infection by killing beneficial competing non-pathogenic [read healthy] skin bacteria.
Lastly, local allergic and/or chemical/irritant reactions are the final reason to avoid using them.
@dahobbs9@PhysAssist My husband developed an allergy to bacitracin/Neosporin because of overuse. And as someone allergic to stinging insects, all I need in case of a bee sting is a two-pack of EpiPens, and a ride to the Emergency Room.
@dahobbs9@PanyaV Exactly
Gotta have the Epi-pen. Which BTW, have been tested and found to be at least 95%+ effective for at least 10 years after their expiration date.
So don’t throw them out.
Best,
PA
This has a white cross on it. Is that because even this isn’t allowed to have the Red Cross on it incidentally?
I don’t know what the demographics is on Meh but a long time ago, video games had the red cross on the healing items but for some reason the Red Cross didn’t like that and it never made sense to me.
You couldn’t pay for better advertising when every gamer was associating the Red Cross logo with lifesaving care.
All of the items are hospital-grade! Note the hospital-grade emergency whistle. Whilst comparing it against inferior non-hospital-grade emergency whistles, you’ll find the elevated quality a luxury mouthpiece is fit even for doctors.
I used to have a really nice kit until my kids cannibalized it for their scout adventures. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for to start on a new one. No kit is really perfect. All you need is a good base kit in a nice bag and add the things it is missing. You can never have too many band aids in it
@einrad It’s true that the quality/usefulness of the bag itself is important and of course you want to stock it with appropriate things for what you might expect to run into.
And for a car/truck, you want something that can fit, say under a seat, behind the back seat, etc. The large hard plastic ones aren’t as good because they take up a lot of space and are hard to stow (OK for kitchen, bathroom, garage). I have some in hard plastic cases, but for vehicles prefer the soft bags like this. Years ago Costco had one that was like a zip-up 8x11 red fabric binder with “pages” of bandages, pills, etc. It was one of the most versatile “first aid kits” because of how easy it was to stow, and to quickly access stuff. Even if dates on stuff expire, most stuff is fine. Anything adhesive might need replacement, and very old pill packets of course. I never use acetominophen or ibuprofen so don’t need those. a small amount of aspirin is always good though. packets of neosporin or similar. My father loved campho-phenique (little green bottle in green and yellow box, about $5) so I always have some of that handy.
We’re getting a side by side this week and were buying incidentals for it yesterday. Hubs asked, “do they ever have first aid kids on that deal-a-day site you go to?” (aside, he uses a Meh pillow daily so he damned well knows the name). “I dunno, but I can check SideDeal.”
I’ll assume I have a Meh implant somewhere, one-upping Alexa and her constant “conversational” reminders that she’s always listening.
Obviously better than nothing, but I prefer making my own.
Several friends have gotten kits like this, and everything in them was obviously the lowest-cost version. The most common issue has been bandages not sticking or not having adhesive fully around the pad to seal it, which kind of sucks when a simple bandage is probably 90%+ of the usage for most people. As others have said, it doesn’t have a tourniquet or anything for allergic reactions, but it does have a bunch of items that are of questionable usefulness (tongue depressors, eye patches, etc.).
It’s easy enough to get a toiletries bag or even a small tool bag to throw in the back of your vehicle and fill it with high-quality stuff that is pertinent to your specific needs. It’ll definitely cost more, but that can be offset by buying in bulk, waiting for sales, or using an HSA account. And it’s worth the money to me to have bandages and other items that work when I need them.
Going back to my earlier comment about the bag (2 in this case) being important, we know the size “12 x 8.5 x 4.5 Inches” but unfortunately no pictures show it opened. Just a big empty bin of stuff? or organized sleeves or compartments? no idea based on the pictures, and the mummy in the last picture might not have the dexterity to fumble for stuff inside it.
@pmarin (replying to my own post since I cant edit) – looks like at bottom of 4th image you can see it opened and looks like a zip pouch on each side internally.
EDIT Amazon link has some videos that show opening the kit. Looks like fairly good bag system. Might be a reason to get them despite counting Q-tips and low-quality stuff inside; easy to fix that with your own additions. Main thing as I said is
storable enough to be handy when you need it
put enough of your favorite stuff in it for what you expect to need.
I ordered two of the Thrive 291 First Aid Kits and received them this week. I have put together my own first aid kit that I carry in my car but wanted to have these to give away to my daughter. I wish I had ordered two more. These kits are very good and a great buy at $15 each. The bag is good quality and the contents are a very good start on a First Aid Kit. I have done several orders from Meh and am very happy with the products and the service I have received. THANKS!
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Product: 2-Pack: Thrive 291-piece First Aid Kits
Model: FirstAid291
Condition: New
What’s Included?
2x First Aid Kits including:
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$75.98 (for 2) at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
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pro tip:
I’ve been an MD for half a century, and have practiced and taught emergency medicine.
A first aid kit is worth having!
The pro tip::
KEEP IT IN THE KITCHEN!
@docflash ha! I have a trauma kit on top of the fridge. I’ve never needed to use it. Luck favors the prepared. Bad luck flavors the peppers.
@docflash @fuzzmanmatt my partner is asleep, so I just went in a loud whisper “that’s very funny!”
No tourniquet? Personally I like the SamXT. Pull, click, twist until it stops squirting.
@fuzzmanmatt agree. Tourniquets are a must… but they can be purchased separately and helps to learn how to use them first. Blood loss related.first aid is the most important thing to have on hand as that’s what can save lives and frequently can’t wait until you get to emergency room.
These kits never contain them though. Usually need to buy stop the bleed kits seperately.
@fuzzmanmatt @OnionSoup they had Survivaware Trauma kits last year that had CAT-style tourniquets. I wish we could get those again.
@fuzzmanmatt If you are going to have a tourniquet in your kit, please for the love of your family, get training in and practice how to use it! Learning on the job is going to haunt you forever if one is needed, 'cause you will not succeed.
@fuzzmanmatt The triangular bandage can be used as a tourniquet.
@fuzzmanmatt I bought mine [and Israeli dressings] here:
https://tacticon.com/product-category/accessories/medical-supplies/
and most things are 50% off now.
No burn treatment?
@mythereal The only burn treatment needed is cold water- note I did not say ice.
For any burns deep enough that cold water isn’t enough, you need a burn unit.
@mythereal Although I also find voltaren/diclofenac gel really helps the pain from 1st and 2nd degree burns afterwards.
No suppositories?!
@medz I think that’s second aid instead of first.
They sure are MISSING a whole lot of important items to treat many things such as Burns, Deep cuts, Bee stings, antibiotic ointment amongst other things.
Meh… think I’ll pass til a more supplied kit pops up like the ones I already have. Meh
@dahobbs9
Actually, most, if not all of those injuries aren’t in need of any specific first aid treatment, other than cold water, direct pressure, ice, and soap and water respectively.
Antibiotic ointments are currently essentially useless, since they have been misused and overused to the point of causing bacterial resistance to them in almost all pathogenic bacteria. Also, they may actually worsen infection by killing beneficial competing non-pathogenic [read healthy] skin bacteria.
Lastly, local allergic and/or chemical/irritant reactions are the final reason to avoid using them.
@dahobbs9 @PhysAssist My husband developed an allergy to bacitracin/Neosporin because of overuse. And as someone allergic to stinging insects, all I need in case of a bee sting is a two-pack of EpiPens, and a ride to the Emergency Room.
@dahobbs9 @PanyaV Exactly
Gotta have the Epi-pen. Which BTW, have been tested and found to be at least 95%+ effective for at least 10 years after their expiration date.
So don’t throw them out.
Best,
PA
This has a white cross on it. Is that because even this isn’t allowed to have the Red Cross on it incidentally?
I don’t know what the demographics is on Meh but a long time ago, video games had the red cross on the healing items but for some reason the Red Cross didn’t like that and it never made sense to me.
You couldn’t pay for better advertising when every gamer was associating the Red Cross logo with lifesaving care.
@AaronLeeJohnson I will say that putting a red cross on a red bag would be a bit counterproductive. LOL
The kit I have is red with a white cross on it (J&J branded)
@AaronLeeJohnson @PooltoyWolf Sorry, already was done in 1291.
/image flying switzerland flag
@AaronLeeJohnson @pmarin What are you saying LOL
I got an order of these about a year ago.
Unfortunately, I’ve never needed it.
Or…
Depending on one’s point of view, of course,
Fortunately, you’ve never needed it.
@phendrick I’d rather have first aid equipment and not need it. Than not have first aid equipment and need it.
@OnionSoup @phendrick I’d rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full-frontal lobotomy.
All of the items are hospital-grade! Note the hospital-grade emergency whistle. Whilst comparing it against inferior non-hospital-grade emergency whistles, you’ll find the elevated quality a luxury mouthpiece is fit even for doctors.
Counting each cotton ball and Qtip? Never used as a medic. I cleaned my ears off duty.
@craigcush If you pay a medic to clean your ears it will be $250.
I used to have a really nice kit until my kids cannibalized it for their scout adventures. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for to start on a new one. No kit is really perfect. All you need is a good base kit in a nice bag and add the things it is missing. You can never have too many band aids in it
@einrad It’s true that the quality/usefulness of the bag itself is important and of course you want to stock it with appropriate things for what you might expect to run into.
And for a car/truck, you want something that can fit, say under a seat, behind the back seat, etc. The large hard plastic ones aren’t as good because they take up a lot of space and are hard to stow (OK for kitchen, bathroom, garage). I have some in hard plastic cases, but for vehicles prefer the soft bags like this. Years ago Costco had one that was like a zip-up 8x11 red fabric binder with “pages” of bandages, pills, etc. It was one of the most versatile “first aid kits” because of how easy it was to stow, and to quickly access stuff. Even if dates on stuff expire, most stuff is fine. Anything adhesive might need replacement, and very old pill packets of course. I never use acetominophen or ibuprofen so don’t need those. a small amount of aspirin is always good though. packets of neosporin or similar. My father loved campho-phenique (little green bottle in green and yellow box, about $5) so I always have some of that handy.
We’re getting a side by side this week and were buying incidentals for it yesterday. Hubs asked, “do they ever have first aid kids on that deal-a-day site you go to?” (aside, he uses a Meh pillow daily so he damned well knows the name). “I dunno, but I can check SideDeal.”
I’ll assume I have a Meh implant somewhere, one-upping Alexa and her constant “conversational” reminders that she’s always listening.
@LinnE wait, what is a side-by-side. refrigerator? double-wide mobile home?
Also MehPillow good. MyPillow not as good.
/image bankrupt mike lindell
@pmarin An ATV with two seats (side by side), which I guess is considered a utility vehicle.
Obviously better than nothing, but I prefer making my own.
Several friends have gotten kits like this, and everything in them was obviously the lowest-cost version. The most common issue has been bandages not sticking or not having adhesive fully around the pad to seal it, which kind of sucks when a simple bandage is probably 90%+ of the usage for most people. As others have said, it doesn’t have a tourniquet or anything for allergic reactions, but it does have a bunch of items that are of questionable usefulness (tongue depressors, eye patches, etc.).
It’s easy enough to get a toiletries bag or even a small tool bag to throw in the back of your vehicle and fill it with high-quality stuff that is pertinent to your specific needs. It’ll definitely cost more, but that can be offset by buying in bulk, waiting for sales, or using an HSA account. And it’s worth the money to me to have bandages and other items that work when I need them.
I’ve been known to hemorrhage Georgia Red.
What’s the expiration date on this?
Going back to my earlier comment about the bag (2 in this case) being important, we know the size “12 x 8.5 x 4.5 Inches” but unfortunately no pictures show it opened. Just a big empty bin of stuff? or organized sleeves or compartments? no idea based on the pictures, and the mummy in the last picture might not have the dexterity to fumble for stuff inside it.
@pmarin (replying to my own post since I cant edit) – looks like at bottom of 4th image you can see it opened and looks like a zip pouch on each side internally.
EDIT Amazon link has some videos that show opening the kit. Looks like fairly good bag system. Might be a reason to get them despite counting Q-tips and low-quality stuff inside; easy to fix that with your own additions. Main thing as I said is
I ordered two of the Thrive 291 First Aid Kits and received them this week. I have put together my own first aid kit that I carry in my car but wanted to have these to give away to my daughter. I wish I had ordered two more. These kits are very good and a great buy at $15 each. The bag is good quality and the contents are a very good start on a First Aid Kit. I have done several orders from Meh and am very happy with the products and the service I have received. THANKS!
@rcparkereng Glad you are happy! We appreciate you!