medical emergency bag

Easily get your gear from point A to B with a medical equipment bag from EMP.
EMP carries a wide variety of medical equipment bags for the EMS professional.

Pay less on medical equipment bags by brand names including L.A. Rescue, Conterra, StatPacks, and more.  Check out the selection of first responder bags, trauma bags, ALS bags, and much more – you won’t be disappointed.

firefighters and rescue crews stay prepared for emergencies with medical equipment from Galls. We offer kits and bags designed specifically for first responders and tactical trauma teams, as well as immobilization and extrication equipment for more serious situations. Refill inventory and keep ambulances stocked with our large selection of medical supplies
Each of these kits includes a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. Now that might sound like a good thing to have along, but in my opinion they don't belong in a first aid kit, especially one intended for use by non-medical personnel. Not only are these items bulky and expensive, but they really don't serve a good purpose.

Remember that first aid kits are strictly for first aid in medical emergencies, not for ongoing evaluation of medical conditions. In an emergency, it's not important to know a person's precise blood pressure -- all that's important is whether it's high, normal or low. If you can feel a pulse in the wrist or groin, the systolic pressure (top number) is at least 90, which is adequate. If the pulse can only be felt in the neck and not in the wrist or groin, the pressure is low -- probably in the 60 to 80 range (systolic). On the other hand, if a pulse is visible in the temple area or are very strong in the wrist -- and especially if accompanied by headache -- blood pressure is probably high. For first aid purposes, a general determination of B.P. as being high, normal or low is all that is needed. You don't need a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope for that.

Another problem I have with most first aid kits is that they contain too much special-purpose stuff and not enough multi-purpose stuff. The folks who design them apparently assume that the user cannot be creative. When I help mountain climbers create medical kits for climbs in the third world, I know that weight and space are at a premium, so I try to give them medications and other items which can be used to deal with multiple problems. For instance, acetaminophen (Tylenol) with codeine is great to treat pain, but is also good remedy for diarrhea, cough, headache and insomnia. Another example: antibiotic eye drops can be used in the ear, but eardrops cannot be used in the eye.

Yet another complaint I have about most first aid kits is the way they're packaged -- typically in a plastic or metal hinged-lid box that requires the user to dump most or all of the contents out to find a needed item. This makes the kits difficult to use, which in turn causes people to avoid using them in anything but the most dire emergency. If you carry a first aid kit in your car or airplane or boat or backpack, think about when the last time was that you actually opened the kit and made use of the contents. For most people, the answer is "a long time ago" or "never." To my way of thinking, a medical kit should be designed to be useful and user-friendly, not a "break glass in case of emergency" affair.The SM-Series Basic Emergency Medical bag is designed for the general dental practice who wants to be compliant and prepared for medical emergencies. The contents meet today's standard-of-care, are compliant with many state regulations and consistent with recommendations from the ADA, JADA and the HealthFirst Independent Medical Advisory Board.

New style waterproof medical emergency bag