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TLBaja79
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Whats in your first aid kit?
Whats in your baja first aid kit for?
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Howard
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Great thread!
I really look forward to the replies.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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willardguy
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I think its important to also know whats in your neighbors first aid kit. we recently had the rare rattlesnake bite in camp, fortunately the military
checkpoint kit included anti venom. maybe the most important thing in your kit is knowledge of where to find emergency care?
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willardguy
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 XLNT!
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yellowklr
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Quickclot gauze
Tourniquet
plenty of normal gauze
clean cotton rags
AED if possible or at least know where to find one
[Edited on 11-6-2016 by yellowklr]
Derek
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pacificobob
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in addition to the regular stuff, i like to have antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg, and some narcotic analgesics. also a large bottle of beta-dine,
rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.
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4x4abc
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since we are in Mexico: a bible and tequila
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woody with a view
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Just the regular gauze compress's, splints and the oral/nasal pharengeal airways-and the know how! Pray to Neptune we don't need them.
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Meany
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All the above and Three bottles of wine and a Wine opener. Never with out.  
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surabi
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Tea Tree oil (antiseptic and numbs pain, and a few drops keeps the bugs away), sealed sterile wash containers, strong painkillers, plus the usual
bandages, wraps, etc. A venom extractor would be good to have, but I donīt.
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AKgringo
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I never thought about a comb for detaching cholla's, I will add one along with my leatherman which is always in reach for removing spines (I travel
with a dog).
Along with a basic first aid kit, I also carry a tick spoon and flea and tick treatments.
Deet for when I know there are no-seeums or sand fleas
Antihistamine for when they surprise me
Sunscreen and sunburn treatments
I travel alone most of the time, and since I won't be able to use an AED on myself, do you think I should have a pacemaker/de-fibrillator installed?
Just kidding, there is such a thing as over preparing!
[Edited on 11-7-2016 by AKgringo]
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redhilltown
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A 4 oz bottle of sterile eye wash...good of course for anything in the eye but also good for irrigating a wound...peroxide is a no no for anything
significant...some antiseptic wipes and antibiotic ointment...but most importantly, a roll of coflex or self adherent wrap, gauze roll, and blood stop
pad...I can't recommend coflex enough!! so many uses.
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John M
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Coflex follow up
I hadn't considered this to carry, but after Redhilltown recommended it, I took another look. We have a roll at home, but now I'll buy a couple of
different widths for our first aid supplies in the truck. Lots of different styles and sizes on Amazon - and it's inexpensive. Example of what's
available:
Andover CoFlex Med - Self-adhesive Compression Bandage Wrap is a comfortable medical bandage for use when lightweight compression is required. This
medical compression bandage wrap offers controlled pressure with non-slip support. Coflex Med bandages are self-adhesive, comes in a variety of colors
and sizes, easy to tear and are extremely soft. Ideal for use as a support wrap, to promote circulation and healing, to help stop bleeding, and holds
IV's in place for extended periods of time.
Recommended by doctors and veteranians as a high quality wound care product.
Andover CoFlex Med - 2" Self-adhesive Compression Bandage Wrap Features:
An elastic bandage for sprains and strains
A self-adhesive bandage wrap to hold gauze and dressings in place
Compression bandage to help promote circulation or control swelling
2" x 5 yards per roll
Made in the USA
CoFlex Med is available in both latex, latex-free and Foam Easy Tear styles:
Latex Compression Bandages:
AND7100: Andover CoFlex Med - 1" Self-adhesive Compression Bandage
AND7200: Andover CoFlex Med - 2" Self-adhesive Compression Bandage
AND7300: Andover CoFlex Med - 3" Compression Bandage
AND7400: Andover CoFlex Med - 4" Self-adhesive Compression Bandage
Latex-free Compression Bandages:
AND5100: Andover CoFlex NL - 1" Self-adhesive Compression Bandage Wrap (Latex-free)
AND5200: Andover CoFlex NL - 2" Self-adhesive Compression Bandage Wrap (Latex-free)
AND5300: Andover CoFlex NL - 3" Self- Adhesive Compression Bandage Wrap (Latex-free)
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Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  | | I think its important to also know whats in your neighbors first aid kit. we recently had the rare rattlesnake bite in camp, fortunately the military
checkpoint kit included anti venom. maybe the most important thing in your kit is knowledge of where to find emergency care? |
The military checkpoint kit included anti venom? Usually only hospitals have it. I'm interested in how it was administered; I.V.?
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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Pacifico
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It should be noted that a "venom extractor" is not recommended for a snake bite. The old snake bite kits with a razor blade and the rubber suction
deal are of no use and are not advised. The best treatment is to keep the person calm, don't elevate the bite, immobilize the bite site (arm, leg) and
get the person to the nearest hospital for anti venom if symptoms dictate it. Keep in mind that many bites are "dry bites" where no venom is injected.
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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Adhesive compression bandage = duct tape. I use duct tape as blister preventive pads. Use with toilet paper. Add some Neosporin as necessary with
other applications. Not too pretty but stays on.
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bajaguy
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Before you stock up on stuff, you might want to consider taking a basic and advanced first aid course. Also highly recommended is a wilderness first
aid course.
Build your kit based on your probable use......vehicle accident, hiking/camping or boating/fishing mishap. Also take into consideration any physical
conditions you/your group may have
While putting your kit together don't forget to assemble a kit for your four legged friend/companion
And also carry a SPOT
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AKgringo
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Great advice Bajaguy!
I would like to add, that if you are traveling with others, let them know of any medical conditions that may suddenly affect you!
My first aid background is from 18 years with a ski patrol (similar to a wilderness EMT) One of the patrollers that I had worked with for several
years died of an asthma attack at home.
Even though he served with other trained personnel in a wilderness event in Valdez Alaska, he never told any of us that he suffered
asthma attacks!
[Edited on 11-7-2016 by AKgringo]
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Marc
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| Quote: Originally posted by wilderone | | Adhesive compression bandage = duct tape. I use duct tape as blister preventive pads. Use with toilet paper. Add some Neosporin as necessary with
other applications. Not too pretty but stays on. |
Duct tape + paper towel is what I used for my last wound until I got to my kit.
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woody with a view
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I case of rattler bite in Baja is the only ratioal thing to do is haul ass for the border? Do hospitals SOB have antivenom?
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