Field Manual: Kemp USA 229-Piece EMS Refill Kit SOP

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Field Manual: Kemp USA 229-Piece EMS Refill Kit SOP

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Difficulty Level: Tier 3: Field Competency Required

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Written by: Valerie Ellis Lavin

Quick Overview

The Kemp USA 229-Piece EMS Refill Kit is a BLS-level medical supply pack that equips trained first responders, EMTs, and corporate emergency response personnel to assess, stabilize, and treat common traumatic and medical emergencies pending arrival of definitive care.

This kit provides capability across five core response functions: patient assessment and diagnostics, airway management and resuscitation, hemorrhage and wound control, orthopedic stabilization, and burn care. Components include a sphygmomanometer with stethoscope, Berman OPA kit in six sizes, CPR pocket mask, trauma dressings, ABD pads, gauze rolls, elastic bandages, finger splint, instant ice packs, petroleum gauze, Xero burn gel, and Mylar emergency blankets. A Life Saver Hammer and two pairs of nitrile gloves round out the patient access and PPE loadout.

Operators deploying this kit must understand its documented limitations before fielding it. The kit lacks a commercial tourniquet, hemostatic dressings, nasal airways, eye protection, and adequate PPE quantity for multi-patient scenarios. Per the field manual, direct pressure is the only provided hemorrhage intervention and will likely fail against high-pressure arterial bleeding. Augmentation with C-A-T or SOFTT-W tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, vented chest seals, and a nasopharyngeal airway kit is strongly recommended to achieve credible trauma response capability.

Readiness protocol requires a full inventory inspection on a quarterly basis and after every deployment. Operators must verify expiration dates on all consumables, confirm sterile packaging integrity, and pressure-test the BP cuff bladder and valve. A partially stocked bag must never be returned to service.

Field Application Steps

1. SCENE SURVEY AND BSI: Confirm the scene is safe and free of ongoing hazards before approaching. Don one pair of nitrile gloves as mandatory Body Substance Isolation prior to any patient contact.

2. OBTAIN CONSENT AND INTRODUCE: Identify yourself to the patient and obtain verbal consent to treat. For an unconscious patient, implied consent applies.

3. PRIMARY ASSESSMENT AND HEMORRHAGE CONTROL: Conduct a rapid trauma assessment to identify life-threatening injuries. Use EMT utility shears to cut away clothing and expose wounds, then apply direct pressure with 4"x4" gauze pads to any bleeding site.

4. APPLY PRESSURE DRESSING IF BLEEDING CONTINUES: If initial direct pressure does not control bleeding, place an ABD pad over the existing gauze and secure it firmly with a 3" stretch gauze roll to create a pressure dressing. Do not remove the original dressing.

5. SECONDARY ASSESSMENT AND VITALS: Once hemorrhage is controlled, perform a systematic head-to-toe assessment. Use the sphygmomanometer and stethoscope to obtain blood pressure and auscultate lung sounds, and use the penlight to assess pupillary response (PERRL).

6. ASSESS CIRCULATION, SENSATION, AND MOTION: Check CSM in all extremities, noting any deficits distal to suspected orthopedic injuries. Document baseline findings for transfer of care.

7. ORTHOPEDIC STABILIZATION: Visually inspect any suspected fracture or sprain. Do not attempt to reduce or realign a deformity. Activate an instant ice pack by squeezing, place it over a gauze pad to protect the skin, and secure it with the 6" elastic bandage to provide compression and stability.

8. SHOCK MANAGEMENT: Recognize that the combination of pain and blood loss creates a risk for shock. Wrap the patient in a Mylar emergency blanket to reflect body heat and minimize heat loss. Reassure the patient and monitor mental status and vital signs continuously.

9. AIRWAY MANAGEMENT IF INDICATED: If the patient becomes unresponsive and loses protective gag reflex, size and insert a Berman OPA from the six-size kit. Use the CPR pocket mask with one-way valve to deliver rescue breaths if the patient is apneic. Do not use an OPA on any patient with an intact gag reflex.

10. TRANSFER OF CARE: Provide an accurate, concise verbal handoff report to arriving EMS personnel. Include your initial findings, all vital signs obtained, and every intervention performed with the time of application.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER & SAFETY WARNING:
The information provided in this Luminary Global Field Manual is strictly for educational and informational purposes. It is not a substitute for formal medical, tactical, or professional training. In the event of a medical emergency, immediately seek professional help or contact emergency services. Luminary Global assumes no liability for the misuse of equipment, improper application of techniques, or any injuries/damages resulting from the use of these guidelines. Always rely on your official agency training, local laws, and established protocols during a crisis.