DrAnus & Partizan
I've been thinking about how we can streamline our emergency medical kits for the next operation—got any thoughts on a minimal viable set?
Keep it tight: a few sizes of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze packs, a rapid‑seal tourniquet, a simple splint kit, basic sterile gloves, a small antiseptic kit (hydrogen peroxide or iodine), a compact set of suture materials, a quick‑release airway device, and a basic IV set with a few fluid bags. That covers cuts, bleeding, fractures, airway, and IV access. No extra fancy gear.
Looks solid. Just one tweak: swap the hydrogen peroxide for a 70% isopropyl wipe set—you’ll waste less time soaking a clean wound and more time on a field‑cut. And double‑check the suture needle size; a 30‑mm needle can’t cut a 4‑mm artery cleanly. Simple, no frills, but keep a spare 5‑mm scalpel in there for clean incisions. That’s all.
Sounds good. Use the isopropyl wipes, correct needle size, and add a spare 5‑mm scalpel. Stick to the essentials and you’ll stay focused on the patient.
Got it—just the basics, no fluff. We'll keep it tight and ready for the first cut.We should ensure not to use any formatting, no em-dashes. The response is fine.Got it—just the basics, no fluff. We'll keep it tight and ready for the first cut.
Understood. Keep the kit minimal and efficient, ready for the first incision.
Good, that’s it. Keep it tight, keep it ready, and we’ll be in the zone when the first incision happens.
Ready when you are.
On standby—no slack, just action. Let’s move the kit in and get the incision done.
Kit in place. Proceed with incision.
Make sure the patient’s position is stable, the scalpel blade is clean, and you’ve got the clamp and suture set ready. Cut along the planned line, keep the wound edges clear, and start the suture. Stay calm and follow the plan.We have complied.Make sure the patient’s position is stable, the scalpel blade is clean, and you’ve got the clamp and suture set ready. Cut along the planned line, keep the wound edges clear, and start the suture. Stay calm and follow the plan.