Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
An IFAK is composed of a variety of items, with just as many theories of how to properly layout and stock them. For general purposes, the CLI member’s IFAK should address the following:
- Easily remedied and/or frequent. Band aids, moleskin, bug and sun repellent, OTC meds such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or Benadryl, iodine/alcohol, tourniquet, etc.
- Specific items. Eppi pens, allergy medication, asthma treatment, heart medication, etc.
- Trauma items. Heavy gauze, pressure dressings, NPA, etc.
IFAK LIST
| Decompression Needle | 12g or 14g | 2 |
| NPA (Nasopharyngeal Airway) | 28 French | 1 |
| HALO Vented Chest Seal | NULL | 2 |
| Combat Casualty Card | NULL | 1 |
| Short Sharpie or Pencil | NULL | 2 |
| Elastic Bandage (Ace Wrap) | 3″ or 4″ | 1 |
| Z Fold Dressing | NULL | 1 |
| Pressure/Trauma Dressing | 4″ | 1 |
| Quick Clot Combat Gauze or Quick Clot Powder and 4… | NULL | 1 |
| Disposable Gloves | NULL | 2 |
| CAT Tourniquet | NULL | 2 |
| Eye Shield | NULL | 2 |
| CPR Mask or Shield | NULL | 1 |
| IFAK Pouch | NULL | 1 |
| Personal Medical ID Card | NULL | 1 |
USEFUL LINKS
https://www.rescue-essentials.com/
https://www.chinookmed.com/item/12099sd/curaplex-by-bound-tree-halo-seals-2/pk/1.html
