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Post by dannusmaximus on Dec 10, 2015 5:44:08 GMT
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Post by Browning35 on Dec 10, 2015 14:38:52 GMT
Huh, That's kinda cool. I guess due to this warning it's more for extremity hits or on the peripheral part of the torso. |
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Post by dannusmaximus on Dec 10, 2015 14:58:39 GMT
Yup, I think it's more for shots that are not torso but too high up on a limb or otherwise not in a place where you can use a TQ. It is indeed a cool bit of tech.
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Post by LowKey on Apr 7, 2017 15:34:26 GMT
Not trying to be "tactical" or anything, but I ran across this while at work and thought it would be worth posting.
"The Combat Pill Pack first originated in the SOF community in the Ranger Regiment. It contains Acetaminophen for pain relief, Meloxicam (Mobic), which is an anti-inflammatory medication, and Moxifloxacin, which is a broad spectrum antibiotic. While this item is currently available with NSN 6505-01-548-5129 it is rarely used by units outside the SOF community. The distribution plan for this item is one per Soldier carried in the individual's IFAK. Directions are: if injured with an open battlefield wound and you are still able to fight, continue the mission, perform any lifesaving interventions and then take the entire contents of the pill pack. The non-sedating nature of these medications will provide a moderate level of analgesia, without interfering with the Soldier's ability to function. In addition, this medication has little effect on the blood clotting mechanism. This regimen is probably the best non-narcotic oral form of pain medication currently available to the individual Soldier. Other anti-inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen, Naprosyn, and especially Aspirin, can have a detrimental effect on the blood clotting process and should be avoided."
Acetaminophen and Meloxicam should be pretty easy to pick up (both are OTC here), and I suppose you could get a few sample packets of Moxifloxacin from your doc if you're on good terms with him.....might not be a bad thing to vacuum seal yourself a few of these pill packs for your IFAK. I figure if they work well for an "open battlefield wound" aka bullet holes, shrapnel, and knife wounds they would probably work as well for deep lacerations and punctures caused by debris in a disaster if you're not going to be able to get to a medical facility in the next few hours.
What say those here educated on such matters?
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Post by misterdark on Apr 8, 2017 2:25:20 GMT
Not trying to be "tactical" or anything, but I ran across this while at work and thought it would be worth posting. "The Combat Pill Pack first originated in the SOF community in the Ranger Regiment. It contains Acetaminophen for pain relief, Meloxicam (Mobic), which is an anti-inflammatory medication, and Moxifloxacin, which is a broad spectrum antibiotic. While this item is currently available with NSN 6505-01-548-5129 it is rarely used by units outside the SOF community. The distribution plan for this item is one per Soldier carried in the individual's IFAK. Directions are: if injured with an open battlefield wound and you are still able to fight, continue the mission, perform any lifesaving interventions and then take the entire contents of the pill pack. The non-sedating nature of these medications will provide a moderate level of analgesia, without interfering with the Soldier's ability to function. In addition, this medication has little effect on the blood clotting mechanism. This regimen is probably the best non-narcotic oral form of pain medication currently available to the individual Soldier. Other anti-inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen, Naprosyn, and especially Aspirin, can have a detrimental effect on the blood clotting process and should be avoided." Acetaminophen and Meloxicam should be pretty easy to pick up (both are OTC here), and I suppose you could get a few sample packets of Moxifloxacin from your doc if you're on good terms with him.....might not be a bad thing to vacuum seal yourself a few of these pill packs for your IFAK. I figure if they work well for an "open battlefield wound" aka bullet holes, shrapnel, and knife wounds they would probably work as well for deep lacerations and punctures caused by debris in a disaster if you're not going to be able to get to a medical facility in the next few hours. What say those here educated on such matters? Pffft. I would need the "mine goes to 11" pack: Prednisone, at least 60mg/day for any days you want me to actually move. Adderall, to keep me moving on those days. Hydrocodone, to keep me moving enough to take the Adderall. Ibuprophin. In the "Cape Water Buffalo" dosage. To catch anything the fancy-pants drugs missed. 3 cans of "Rip-It", you have to have something to wash the meds down, amirite. Bourbon. Just because. FAKE EDIT: I'm just kidding. Kinda. But it would take something like the above cocktail to keep this old body moving in a combat situation. And even more if I happen to be shot. Old, worn out, bad eyes, bad knees, SIGN ME UP! Seriously though, a "battle pack" of painkillers, anti-inflammatories, combined with some form of antibiotic is a great idea, especially in austere conditions. Probably why Fish-mox and Fish-Flex are so popular... |
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