EMT First Responder Kit

I have searched high and low for a list of just what to carry in my personal EMT bag for times when I might be the first responder or get there faster than the ambulance. Pretty much impossible unless it's a neighbor- I probably should have thought about my propensity to be slow before choosing to become an EMT. That and my extreme gulibility. I was told that if an EMT calls the ambulance they are promptly stripped and laid on the gurney. I started thinking about how desperate I'd have to be to call 911 and really embarrassed myself by asking the experienced EMTs if that's actually true!

Anyway, back to the task at hand...the perfect EMT kit.

After cross-referencing several sites and EMT chat threads I compiled this for under $100:

   

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

Color coded oral airway set (still considering nasal airways)

Pocket Mask

BLEEDING CONTROL

4x4's Gauze Pads

5 Trauma Pads (5" x 9")

5 5x9 Sterile Abdominal Pads

1 Kerlix Gauze Roll (4.5" x 4 yards)

5 Triangular Bandages

3 2" Conforming Roller Gauze

3 4" Conforming Roller Gauze

1 Universal Aluminum Splint (36")

1 Roll 1" x 10yds Cloth Surgical Tape

2 Disposable Instant Cold Packs

SHOCK MANAGEMENT

1 Emergency Rescue Blanket (Mylar Blanket)

EMS SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES

OTC Medicines (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, antihistamine)

Gloves

*Blood Pressure Cuff

*Stethoscope

EMT Sheers

Pen Light

EXTRAS (possible addition later)

1 Multi Trauma Dressing (15" x 20")

Burn Sheet

I purchased this bag on Amazon to put all the supplies in:

EMT First Responder Trauma Bag

I am now officially ready to be the first aid person at 4h camp next week- although I probably just need bandaids and lollipops!

P.S. Since I still have to take 3 finals before I can be an EMT I am not sure this is the perfect kit, but it looks like it to me. :o)

* These two items were purchased at the beginning of the class and are not part of the $100 cost of the kit

Pre-Baptism Shoot

So in lieu of Jaden's upcoming baptism I decided to take some pictures of him and make a little announcement card.  He was so happy to pose for me and it was hard to choose one for the card.

So cute story...
When Ashley came out of the baptism font a couple years ago Jaden's first words were, "I get to do that in two birthdays!" Now it's his turn.

Anniversary Ideas

In preparation for our getaway next week, I've been looking through pictures and thinking of some of our anniversary celebrations. It made me realize we've had some pretty fun and lots of silly time away together.

Our first anniversary here in the U.S. I made this chocolate bowl and filled it with strawberries...

Another year we went to Little America where we both tried to squeeze into a one person bath tub (not a  pretty sight, I tell ya!!)...

Last year we spent a fabulous week in Mexico (Hacienda Tres Rios) where we got to do this...

and my hair looked like this the whole time...

Now this year, are you ready for it?
We are going to stay in the Taj Mahal (just a room at the Anniversary Inn in Logan)...

 

So there you have it. Any ideas for how I might make it special? I am so open to suggestions right now!