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Better of making your own kit
I have worked in the medical field for 12 years, and before that 9 years as a combat medic in the Army. I have seen my share of traumas and know what supplies you need most often.
I thought since this was listed as a trauma kit it would have good quality supplies in it. Well lesson learned.
Nothing in the description tells you what is in the bag. (This should have been my first red flag) One reviewer posted what he received but this should be listed.
The supplies are mostly made in China including the dressings. The tongue depressors are free samples that are given to doctors by drug companies. Mine have Avalox on them. (An antibiotic) We get these free all the time from the drug reps. This set off a red flag for me. It screams CHEAP! It makes me wounder how the obtained the other supplies in the bag.
This is maybe $70 worth of supplies. possibly less if you shop around, and a $20 backpack.
I would recommend making your own kit with quality supplies. This kit is not a serious Trauma kit.
If you want a first aid kit this is fine, but for $170 I expected much more and better quality.
The stethoscope and blood pressure cuff are cheap junk. These would be the only things that would set you back a little if you purchased decent ones.
This is going back.
January 2012 · Health and Household · verified purchase