Aspirin does not induce thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count. It does affect clotting by acting irreversibly disrupting platelet function by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX1). The affected platelets are unable to produce new cyclooxygenase and normal platelet function will not return until the use of aspirin has ceased and enough of the affected platelets have been replaced by new ones. This can take up to a week.

CELOX Trauma Gauze indeed has a dual-purpose acting both as a hemostatic gauze to control traumatic bleeding, as well as, an additional role to cool and protect first- and second-degree burns. That said, with any gear acquisition, one must always balance cost with intended utility. There are other effective and less costly ways to cool and protect first- and second-degree burns. In the end, Beast has assembled a very viable and affordable selection of tools for common injuries.

This abnormal formation of blood clots within a blood vessel secondary to identified HIT is called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT). This would be a very unlikely condition for you to encounter in the field since heparin is administered intravenously in a hospital setting. Keep prepping and be safe!

@agun17 - just a quick FYI, "blood thinners" do not effect platelet count. Coumadin (Warfain), the most widely prescribed oral anticoagulant in North America and the drug most likely to be popularly referred to as a "blood thinner," works by inhibition of vitamin K epoxide reductase effecting mainly prothrombin and factor VII in the extrinsic arm of the coagulation pathway.

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare development of thrombocytopenia, low platelet count, from administration of heparin. HIT is caused by the formation of abnormal antibodies that activate platelets. HIT predisposes to thrombosis, clot formation.

Sorry for the multiple replies, very hard to discuss things in detail with KZfaq limitations. Current formulations of QuikClot do not cause thermal injuries. Be safe!

Nice kit, I like the additions you added. I just ordered some of the 5 minute chem lights because of this video so thank you.

Great review Beast! Thanks for taking the time to share. After seeing this I really like the red bags by amp-3. I was thinking they were much bigger for some reason. Thanks again and take care!

Amp 3 IFAK + beast = the best FAK review hands down! Nice job brother & the way you tweaked it to meet your needs is what emergency prep is all about. Also, great commentary on the original product from DOC & Karl.

WOW! I don't know what to say except that was an incredible review with some excellent additions. Very enjoyable video . . . it almost sounds like you work for AMP-3! I am glad you are home safe and thank you again fro your service to the community on the fire line. Rock on Beast! Keep your eye on the mail. Beth and Matt say HI!

Great mods to an already great kit!

Good and important. Thanks for showing. Have a great time, Sepp

Great Review.The AMP-3 owners Dr. Pruett and Karl are two of the highest integrity guys I have ever meet. Glad to see a great review on the IFAK. It is hands down the best preassembled FAK for your money. Lots of bang for your buck. Love the videos beast12101.

Not having any medical supplies is alarming. Hopefully you notified the higher-ups. Thanks Beast!

I think you should get a roll of cellox gauze. You can put it over a first or second degree burn, soak it with water and it will form a gel that will keep the area hidrated. It's main purpose is to use it as a hemostat so you could replace the quickclot with it. It also works better than quickclot when the blood has low platelet count due to blood thinners or hipothermia. It also doesn't burn.

Very smart setup!

Thanks so much. on my wish list as of now

Nice review, thanks for sharing. Take care and have a great day.

A small cleanfilm (suround wrap) is good for burns as you can monitor with out uncovering

nice video, very informative, very entertaining, good work

Hypothermia can indeed lead to thrombocytopenia (low platelets) however this is an uncommon scenario that would rarely affect field considerations in the treatment of traumatic bleeding.

@USNERDOC Some other blood thinners (or anticoagulants) like aspirin and heparin do lower platelet count and this decreases the efficiency of quickclot. Of course, with low dosages this will be an insignificant loss in eficiency but pair it with alcohol and the efficiency loss might be significant.

@USNERDOC thanks bud, great info

Good to have you back making frequent vids Beast. Opcon-A is the best eye drop out there and for allergy sufferer's it should be the only option IMO. Random question- what is your mpg in the Scout?

Any surgestions on where to buy replacement meds and specialty items like mastisol vials etc. Thanks

You need a tourniquet That can be applied to completely restrict blood flow to deep tissue, and you can apply with one hand( that is the Sawyer talking in me) The Swat T doesn't even come close to that, I would suggest looking at combattourniquet

great vid. a medic who dose not carry a kit?

Where do you get the high intesity glow sticks

@Cr0cket20 oh memories ;), I used to do security at raves for a couple years, same story.

Wet from blood, water, chainsaw oil, etc, there is a possibility of having difficulty getting a solid purchase on the SWAT-T to get it stretched tight enough. I have both. My go to is a CAT, I carry one on my duty belt and in my gunshot wound kits. The CATs have their draw backs. But you potentially stand a better chance to occlude an arterial bleed with a good, proper TG. Just my 2 cents worth.

Also, do you think that just one of Doc's IFACs would be sufficient for four people? I

What are trained medical people doing on a fire line without medical gear? Why have them there? As a fire line EMT, I always have medical gear with me.

thanks, what dont you like about he SWAT T?

(Dang it) would one ifak be suffici

Actually, for your environment, your medics should have a fully stocked medical back pack. Something like the Blackhawk Stomp medical pack. Close to am ambulance in a backpack. A severe trauma, let's say a high femoral artery injury is bad news at best. Personally I would consider another TQ to your med arsenal. A military CAT. At issue is that if your hands are

It's SO sad that a medic doesn't even have the most basic of kits. =(

@mostcanwait I average around 14mpg

@agun17 - I think you are bringing up interesting concerns however your facts are slightly askew.

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Honestly, there is no point in having a medic if they don't have at least basic supplies. I would think that any agency would mandate a tourniquet and some form of blood-stopping dressing or hemostatic agent be carried with a chainsaw, but I guess not. From my understanding, wildland medical care is kinda a mess, as it relies on loose agreements among dozens of state and federal agencies and licensing authorities. You would think it would be easier because they are not servicing the general public, but I guess not. Hopefully they move beyond an interim standard and pass some sort of blanket minimum skill, medical control, and equipment requirements. While I can understand the barriers for ACLS, I am really flabbergasted how hard it is to organize BLS level care in the field for these kind of operations. We can only hope that it gets better.

nice video! tho i would like to give a little word of caution, and that is I'd be careful about removing pills from their original containers to little ziplock bags like that. if for some reason you ever got stopped and a cop decided to search your vehicle, they kinda get a lil antsy about stuff like that.. not saying you shouldn't, but just something to think about, i guess...

Alot of medics don't carry kits because we simply don't wanna have to be designated to take care of everyone'sl bo-bo's Good video's though, 2 things I would suggest, keep your Drugs in their Labeled containers, and get yourself a better tourniquet.

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Medics that didn't have kits? WTF is up with that? Isn't it a requirement every member of the crew have their own first aid kit?

what kind of medic dosn't carry a med pack. you need to either cahnge crews. or bitchslap that guy. Or better yet, buy him one from walmart and see if he takes the hint. Aloha no