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What have you got to say about the topic of: "First Aid Kits". Here's how is started: "Originally Posted by AlloyToy My three pet peeves (sp), the "swinging sinker" , "the loose "
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03-23-2008, 10:57 AM
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| I have recetered my CPR three times. If you havent done it recently you should. The protocols have changed. Its now 30 compressions to 2 breaths. AED's are great and have the most chance of bringing someone back that can be performed by a lay person with minimal training. However they can only shock if the heart is in certain rythms. My first aid bag is everything short of an IV setup and sutures. Everything short of an arterial bleed can be controled by direct pressure, elevation and arterial pressure point. | ||
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03-23-2008, 11:23 AM
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I recently came across "Bleed-X," a product designed to stop bleeding, and have added it to my kit. | ||
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03-23-2008, 11:38 AM
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| Is it similar to the sponges that the military carries? | ||
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03-24-2008, 12:19 AM
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| Sounds a lot like the kind of bag I am looking to put together demon. Would you mind elaborating what you actually carry? M | ||
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03-24-2008, 02:03 PM
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| New bag will have: 1. latex gloves. Protects you and helps keep anything worse from getting in the wound. 2. 4x4, 6x6 sterile pads 3. several rolls of gauze in different widths 4. several rolls of medical tape, different widths. 5. several splinting boards 6. thermometer 7. blood pressure cuff &scope 8.blood clotting sponges that the military have 9. pen light 10.sterile water, several bottles. 11.scissors 12.ice and heat packs 13. gauze eye patches 14.pedi lite drink 15.blankets | ||
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03-24-2008, 03:07 PM
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6. thermometer 7. blood pressure cuff &scope 8. blood clotting sponges that the military have 9. pen light 14.pedi lite drink Now that I think of it we keep what I refer to as "The medicine Bag" put together for our trips to our remote place in Maine. It is essentially inclusive of everything on the list except of #8, which I'll have to look for. Maybe I'll duplicate that bag, which also includes all kinds of medicines, advil, spare prescription meds for emergencies, cough/cold med's antacids, Dramamine etc. I'd also add a wrist based heart rate monitor. I used one for working out an it's always exact to taking it manually. If someone is have some trouble and the watch readings are concerning you can always confirm manually, but you can't realistically monitor manually if you are doing a bunch of other stuff. With mom being a nurse and me having borderline high blood pressure, I have more than a few scopes and cuffs around the house. Why I never thought of that is beyond me! Thanks for this post.. Sounds like a reasonable and and practical kit. I have most everything else on it already M | |||
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04-01-2008, 08:05 PM
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| Just got this email today from West Marine. It has some interesting links on the page re: safety etc. that I thought would go well with this thread. Safety Bundles Some topics.... Safety  Crew Overboard Rescues Safety Gear Requirements Cruising Gear Checklist Safety Gear We Recommend Web Hosting, VPS and Dedicated Servers by eBoundHost Safety Harnesses & Jacklines Fire Extinguishers Seasickness Treatments Life Rafts SOLAS Flares Medical Issues at Sea Sun Safety Medical Kits Throw Rope Bags Personal Flotation Devices Vapor Monitors Radar Reflectors Visual Distress Signals  Audio - Crew Overboard (5MB, MP3) Audio - EPRIBs (6MB, MP3) Audio - PFDs (5MB, MP3) Audio - Requirements (6MB, MP3)
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04-01-2008, 08:48 PM
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| After having a pretty good little accident on a boat where I was a guest last summer. (It included a 9/0 hook, a pissed of Mahi of about 20lbs and my calf muscle) I started carrying my own 1st aid kid when ever I went on someone elses boat. I realized that you can't always depend on the boat to have one. My Kit pretty much includes all of the above but I also like to include peroxide, rubbing alcohol, Benadryl and an Epipen, and something a little more for pain like a vicodan (because let me tell you after having a 9/0 hook in your leg for 8 hours it gets a little tender) I like this thread and find it interesting the different items people are listing. | ||
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