First-aid / last-aid kit:

sweethoney_214 · 01-03-2009, 11:08 AM

Hi, I would be more than happy to include some of the hard- learned lessons of the bush. The first one that comes to mind is the first-aid kit. This is improperly named and, therefore, improperly stocked. It should be called the "Last-Aid" Kit ! This is it folks. When you are miles away from medical attention, you are it ! Take your standard purchased kit and remove 60% of it. Keep a few items of each that are included: bandaids, anti-biotic ointment, etc. etc. Then, go see your local physician and explain what you are setting up and trying to accomplish with your kit.

MUST HAVE ITEMS:
1). at least two sets of sutures, needles and thread
2). at least two 4x4, and one 8x8 dressings
3). one large roll of wide-cling gause
4). Some type of strong pain pill
5). one tube of triple anti-biotic cream
6). one tube of burn cream
7). some packets of anti-septic wipes
8). one wide roll of cloth tape

Remember, the object of the exercise is to control the situation until you can get to proper medical attention.

These items are from personal experience. My partner and myself have both stitched ourselves up, in the field and attended-to some pretty serious injuries. I know we like to keep it light, but there is no help or supplies in the field. REMEMBER, If you didn't bring it, you don't have it.

HereToday · 01-03-2009, 05:46 PM

I would like to add that another good inclusion into the first/last aid kit is an epi-pen or some other form of epinephrine. Should you get stung or bitten by an insect, or come up upon a plant you are highly allergic to and you feel your breathing and/or your respiratory system shutting down, a rescue dose of epinephrine can keep you on your feet long enough to find help.

tater03 · 01-04-2009, 08:07 PM

Wow, those are great suggestions. I would have never thought of the antibiotic pill or the epi pen but they both make sense once you mentioned them.

sarahlorrain · 01-05-2009, 07:20 PM

I hadn't thought of the needle/sutures. Duh! Of course that's something that you have a good chance of needing should you have an accident. Great post!

Kitten · 01-08-2009, 03:31 PM

Wow, it looks like you really came prepared. I never would've thought to take some of those things, although I do definitely customize standard first aid kits to include some other stuff.

dtinnan · 01-11-2009, 01:45 PM

maxipads are great for large wounds. they are sterile in the original wrapper. i keep a couple in our first aid kit.

HereToday · 01-11-2009, 08:06 PM

The maxi pad idea is wonderful. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" ideas.

chocoguy · 01-15-2009, 12:28 AM

You could also ass ammonia just in case anyone is suffering from dizziness. It would not hurt to be prepared but it would help the needy.

rubybeetle · 01-16-2009, 03:11 PM

Where can you buy an epi pen from? I always keep liquid benedryl in the first aid kit, but would also like an epi pen.

HereToday · 01-18-2009, 07:17 PM

I seem to keep losing my posts, sorry about that. rubybeetle, check with your pharmacist. I think they're stocked behind the counter.

01-03-2009, 11:08 AM	#1
sweethoney_214 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1	First-aid / last-aid kit: Hi, I would be more than happy to include some of the hard- learned lessons of the bush. The first one that comes to mind is the first-aid kit. This is improperly named and, therefore, improperly stocked. It should be called the "Last-Aid" Kit ! This is it folks. When you are miles away from medical attention, you are it ! Take your standard purchased kit and remove 60% of it. Keep a few items of each that are included: bandaids, anti-biotic ointment, etc. etc. Then, go see your local physician and explain what you are setting up and trying to accomplish with your kit. MUST HAVE ITEMS: 1). at least two sets of sutures, needles and thread 2). at least two 4x4, and one 8x8 dressings 3). one large roll of wide-cling gause 4). Some type of strong pain pill 5). one tube of triple anti-biotic cream 6). one tube of burn cream 7). some packets of anti-septic wipes 8). one wide roll of cloth tape Remember, the object of the exercise is to control the situation until you can get to proper medical attention. These items are from personal experience. My partner and myself have both stitched ourselves up, in the field and attended-to some pretty serious injuries. I know we like to keep it light, but there is no help or supplies in the field. REMEMBER, If you didn't bring it, you don't have it.

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01-03-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
HereToday Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 82	I would like to add that another good inclusion into the first/last aid kit is an epi-pen or some other form of epinephrine. Should you get stung or bitten by an insect, or come up upon a plant you are highly allergic to and you feel your breathing and/or your respiratory system shutting down, a rescue dose of epinephrine can keep you on your feet long enough to find help.

01-04-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
tater03 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 21	Wow, those are great suggestions. I would have never thought of the antibiotic pill or the epi pen but they both make sense once you mentioned them.

01-05-2009, 07:20 PM	#4
sarahlorrain Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43	I hadn't thought of the needle/sutures. Duh! Of course that's something that you have a good chance of needing should you have an accident. Great post!

01-08-2009, 03:31 PM	#5
Kitten Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	Wow, it looks like you really came prepared. I never would've thought to take some of those things, although I do definitely customize standard first aid kits to include some other stuff.

01-11-2009, 01:45 PM	#6
dtinnan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aragon,Ga Posts: 45	maxipads are great for large wounds. they are sterile in the original wrapper. i keep a couple in our first aid kit.

01-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#7
HereToday Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 82	The maxi pad idea is wonderful. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" ideas.

01-15-2009, 12:28 AM	#8
chocoguy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8	You could also ass ammonia just in case anyone is suffering from dizziness. It would not hurt to be prepared but it would help the needy.

01-16-2009, 03:11 PM	#9
rubybeetle Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	Where can you buy an epi pen from? I always keep liquid benedryl in the first aid kit, but would also like an epi pen.

01-18-2009, 07:17 PM	#10
HereToday Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 82	I seem to keep losing my posts, sorry about that. rubybeetle, check with your pharmacist. I think they're stocked behind the counter.