The Fumble Free First Aid Kit
Organized by clear indication-based compartments, each section is easy to identify, stocked with practical tools, and designed for quick action.
Please see additional resources below each section for further guidance !
🩸 Bleeds
Control bleeding from minor cuts to severe trauma.
- Abdominal pads, pressure bandages, hemostatic gauze, roller gauze, and gauze pads for wound packing and coverage.
- Tourniquet (windlass style) for life-threatening bleeds.
- Medical tape, adhesive bandages, and safety pins for securing dressings and closing small wounds.
Additional Resources:
Tourniquet application instructions– PDF
Pressure Bandage application instructions– PDF
Bleeding Control Management– EMT Video
Bleeding Management– Animated Video
🔥 Burns
Protect and cool burn injuries.
- Sterile non-adherent pads prevent dressings from sticking to burned skin.
- Burn gel (59 mL bottle) provides immediate cooling and pain relief.
Additional Resources:
Burns and scalds– Animated Video
🦴 Breaks / Musculoskeletal
Immobilize and support injured bones or joints.
- SAM Splint (40”) for fractures and sprains.
- Triangular bandages (x4) for slings or securing splints.
- Pressure bandages for added compression and stabilization.
Additional Resources:
Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries- Animated Video
SAM Splint Training– Video
Joint Immobilization Management– Video
Long bone immobilization– Video
How to make a sling- Video
❄️ Cold / Environmental Exposure
Maintain body heat and prevent hypothermia.
- Mylar survival blankets (x2), lightweight and reflective, to conserve warmth in emergencies.
Additional Resources:
Clinical practice guidelines for Hypothermia-PDF
How to treat hypothermia– Video
💊 Overdose / Respiratory Emergency
Intervene in opioid overdoses or breathing emergencies.
- Naloxone (nasal spray or auto-injector; sourced free from pharmacies).
- CPR face shield with one-way valve for safe rescue breathing.
- Non-latex gloves (10 pairs) for rescuer protection.
Additional Resources:
🧤 PPE & Miscellaneous
Protect yourself, clean wounds, and support care.
- Hand sanitizing wipes (70% alcohol) for disinfecting hands or surfaces.
- Biohazard waste bags (x2) for safe disposal of contaminated items.
- Face masks (box of 50) for barrier protection.
- Bandage scissors and fine-point forceps for cutting and handling dressings.
- Mini LED flashlight and glowsticks (x2) for visibility in low light.
- Black permanent marker for labeling patients or documenting interventions.
Additional Resources: