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05-06-2015 04:27 AM | |||
Warbird_ace |
Re: First aid kit requirements If anyone is truly interested in purchasing their own defib, check out DefibTech. They are the cheapest on the market I've found so far, and a lot of volunteer Fire Departments carry them. |
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05-06-2015 03:39 AM | |||
bcsaltchucker |
Re: First aid kit requirements a couple of the guys and I have slightly bum tickers. Maybe we ought to have an AED on site too |
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05-05-2015 12:08 PM | |||
Lazy Ace |
Re: First aid kit requirements eye wash |
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05-04-2015 10:10 PM | |||
jsparky |
Re: First aid kit requirements Here is one that you would never have guessed at.... But a bottle of CA.. or crazy glue.. It can be used to " stitch " a large open wound.. or even a small deep one.. There are medical versions of CA... but just regular ca works just fine.. In my trade.. I have cut myself a couple of times in places on my hands that are difficult if not impossible to bandage.. and hold a wound closed.. this is where the CA comes in... It does work !! I have done it several times.. Just " DON'T " use any kicker.... I will promise you... that you would rather cut your hand off !!! I was in a hurry and the ca was not curing fast enough.. |
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05-04-2015 09:29 PM | |||
Lazy Ace |
Re: First aid kit requirements Quote:
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05-04-2015 09:27 PM | |||
bhughes |
Re: First aid kit requirements Most of our club members work in the oilfield and have at least standard first aid. And a lot of us have to carry first aid kits in our trucks. Never hurts to be prepared |
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05-04-2015 09:26 PM | |||
Daren71 |
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Thanks for all the suggestions. The guy that helped me out was obviously trained, he did great. I'm also current with my first aid training. I like the idea of the 911 rural number at the end of our driveway. I'm going to look into it. I'm going to price out some pelican cases. It will stay at the field until we close it late fall. My personel first aid kit in my truck is pretty complete, other than alcohol swabs, they were all dry. We have very few helicopters, and they are usually very small. I thought about some sort of eye wash as well. But the only place it would be out of the sun is in our shed, that's not really practical. I'm thinking anything more than my cut, and we would need to get an ambulance there anyways. Awesome suggestions. Thanks, Daren |
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05-04-2015 09:23 PM | |||
Lazy Ace |
Re: First aid kit requirements The best first aid cases are made by Pelican http://www.multi-caisses.com/en/prod...FQwcaQodXp0AAA You get what you pay for a once in a lifetime purchase. I have used them on wilderness canoe trips for years as first aid cases, camera cases and valuable safes. Even floating down a rapid everything inside is dry and safe. Build your own first aid kit it will be more professional and have features that are specific to your needs. A local safety supply shop will have supplies as will your pharmacy. A good supply of steri strips or butterfly sutures are a necessity. Burn packs and pressure bandages are good. A few ring bandages to isolate imbedded objects you do not wish to disturb. Most definitely a mouth to mouth mask as many incapacitated people tend to regurgitate when recovering. Minimum latex gloves for protection of body fluids. As well as masks and goggles. First Aid today is not like your boy scout days there are a lot of things one must take into consideration. Dennis |
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05-04-2015 09:19 PM | |||
Warbird_ace |
Re: First aid kit requirements Another one: paper and pen. for documenting any information you may forget later (like name, birthday, allergies, medical concerns, etc). Sometimes people pass out from blood (loss or just the sight of), so its handy to be able to give this info to medics when they arrive. Helps out tremendously! On a side note, everyone should keep a list of medications, medical history, and allergies in their wallet. That way you're not John Doe with unknown history, you're someone with a name and information. |
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05-04-2015 09:01 PM | |||
Narly1 |
Re: First aid kit requirements Good suggestions all. In addition I would add these items to the list: - "Cling": love this stuff it's like gauze that sticks to itself, great for wrapping - tongue depressors: for splinting/stabilizing fingers....common injury in the hobby - Zip-Loc freezer bags: use to keep first aid materials clean and dry, make ice packs, hold detached body parts (!!) and clean/safe disposal of medical waste. |
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