Tuesday, November 22, 2011

What's in your patrol pack?

As a member of search and rescue and a local ski patrol I spend a lot of time thinking about what's in my pack.  Here's what I generally carry in my patrol pack.  My patrol pack is geared towards medical and customer service things - this is what I do most of the time when I'm patrolling.

Items in bold I use constantly.


  • PPE / Safety
    • Non-latex exam gloves (easily accessible, in myparka)
    • Mask
    • CPR pocket mask
    • Antiseptic towelettes (septisol)
    • Eye protection (ski goggles or wrap around sunglasses will do the trick)
    • Whistle
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen, compass, tools (for personal use)
    • 50ft nylon (Avalanche) cord
    • Waterproof matches (several in waterproof contianer)
  • Bleeding control
    • 4x4 bandages
    • Sterile compresses
    • Roller gauze
    • Band aids
    • Trauma dressing
  • Splinting
    • Sam splint / wire splint / cardboard splint for arm and shoulder injuries
    • Cravat x 4
    • Roller x 6
    • Tongue depressor / popsicle stick (finger splint)
    • Donut (stabilizing impaled objects; you can make one out of roller gauze)
  • Assessment tools
    • Penlight
    • Stethoscope & BP cuff (optional)
  • Patient & patroller comfort / customer service
    • Area trail maps
    • Extra 99c hats
    • Emergency tarp / sit pad
    • Chemical heat packs
  • Misc
    • Scissors
    • Honey / instant glucose packets x 2
    • Safety pins
    • Tape
    • Chewable baby-coated asprin
    • Ziplock baggies x 3
    • Tweezers
    • Cravat puller
  • Paperwork (2 copies of each form in ziplock baggies)

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