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What is this component for?

Close up of QuikClot EMS Rolled Gauze.

What is Quikclot and why is it in every kit?

Quikclot is the name of a very effective hemostatic agent as well as the name of a company. Hemostatic agents, such as QuikClot, are designed to promote rapid blood coagulation in the event of a traumatic wound involving an arterial bleed. This particular company has shown a high capacity and willingness to continue to improve the quality and effectiveness of their already effective product. QuikClot was the first hemostatic agent adopted by the United States Military.

Close up of a Hyfin Vent Seal Twin Pack.

What is a Hyfin Vent Seal?

The HyFin Chest Seal is a self-adhesive occlusive dressing designed for the treatment and management of an open chest wound caused by a penetrating trauma, such as a gunshot or stab wound. In situations where someone is having difficulty breathing after getting a puncture wound to the chest. These chest seals can save lives by keeping air out of the chest cavity, thus keeping the air in your lungs.

Close up of a Sharpie placed parallel to a SWAT-T Tourniquet.

Why is there a sharpie included in some kits?

Whenever a tourniquet is included we will add a sharpie for marking the time of application. This is very important, as a tourniquet is the only tool in these kits which you want to make sure you understand how to use them properly. You could do a lot of harm to someone if these are used improperly and that is why being able to know exactly how long you have had it tightened on someone is important. Since it is a sharpie, you can even write the time on the person being treated if you have no oth

Close up of a Water-Jel 2"x6" Burn Dressing.

Why Water-Jel over other burn products?

Anyone who has experienced a burn wound knows the ever gnawing sensation of pain caused by them can be extremely debilitating. Water-Jel brand burn dressing and Gel packets provide a level of relief which is nearly immediate and long lasting. Compared to other burn products, this brand has stood out noticeably from the competition.

Close up of a SaniZide Bottle in a plastic bag.

Why SaniZide Plus instead of any other surface disinfectant?

SaniZide Plus is a ready-to-use, hospital grade, hard surface disinfectant/deodorizer which controls mold and mildew. An alcohol-free formulation that is non-flammable, non-corrosive,  EPA-registered, quaternary ammonium compound that meets non-hazardous shipping requirements. Helps prevent  cross-contamination and helps you comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. For plastic and painted surfaces, not for use on the human body. Spot test on an inconspicuous area before use.

Where is a close up of all the medications?

With all the product images showing the eight unitized medications all bagged together, here is an image of all of them separated out. Each of these packets contains 2 pills per container. With the exception of the sinus decongestant and the Diamode, which contains one pill per package.


Shipping

Shipping Related Questions

Where will Minuteman Medkits ship to?

Minuteman Medkits will ship to anywhere within the United States. More countries intend to be included as rapidly as possible, with the next being Canada, however medical supplies have a lot of varied rules across nations and the price of shipping internationally right now prevents us from giving the great prices and free shipping past a threshold which we want present for all customers.

Photo by Klára Vernarcová on Unsplash.

Shipping Fees?

There is currently a flat fee on shipping of $10 USD which is removed upon reaching a total of $200 USD or higher.

There is a shelf life of 5 years for all the unitized medications and Water-Jel Burn Dressing. The expiry dates for these products should be listed on the package itself.

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