• Blood Pressure Cuff

A blood pressure cuff is a vital addition to your EMS jump bag. There is a wide variety of used EMS equipment that is available for purchase, but a blood pressure cuff is probably something that you would want to buy that in new or like-new condition ensure that it will always read accurately.

• Trauma Supplies

You don’t need a large bag to carry valuable trauma tools or trauma supplies. A combination or assortment including, but not limited to, bandage wraps, gauze, scissors, open injury seals, and hemostatic dressings in various sizes.

• Batteries

Extra batteries are always helpful to include in your EMS jump bag. You will never know when you might need extra batteries for a flashlight or EMS equipment. You also never know when one of your instruments might run out of juice, so it is best to always bring a few spare batteries just in case.

• Stethoscope

A stethoscope is important for listening to the sounds produced in the body and assess the lungs, auscultated blood pressures, bowels, or even a possible bone fracture. This highly sensitive device is essential to the completion of your EMS jump bag. If you are seeking to save money by buying used EMS equipment, a stethoscope is a great choice to buy used because the earpieces are easy to clean or even replace.

• Sterile Gloves

Examination and surgical gloves are an important part of infection control to protect your hands from spills, bodily fluids, germs, infections, and other substances. Keeping gloves fresh and ready to be used at a moment’s notice in your EMS jump bag will save you time and will keep you safe when you need to use them.