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Originally Posted By medicmandan: If I'm bagging someone without a tube I try to remember to drop an OPA and two NPAs. I teach my students to at least put in an OPA while bagging. View Quote Originally Posted By Alaskagrown: I have used npa's numerous times in the last year. Havent used an opa yet. Do I want to toss in an opa and discover they have a gag reflex? Nope. Scenario would be an unconscious patient that is unresponsive to painful stimuli in respiratory distress like my father in law who is not compliant with his meds and accidently takes too many oxy's. View Quote Thanks to you both. |
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Originally Posted By W_E_G: I mean they aren't going to let you bring the scissors in anywhere that they don't allow knives for the most part. View Quote Not sure about that one. I’ve taken shears on airplanes and to disney world and nobody said shit. There’s no way in hell they would have let a knife fly, regardless of size. I did have to forfeit them in an ED intake. They did not care that they were TSA compliant. And it didn’t help my case to state if you were being enough of an asshole to get stabbed with a blunt pair of shears then you deserved it. He did laugh though and let me have them back when i left. Leatherman and benchmade both make really good strap cutters that would be in my mind a better alternative than a knife to a pair of shears. But my experience is limited to cutting BDUs off of mannequins in training lanes and one live patient with a motorcycle jacket that I used my raptors on. |
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Excellent, thanks OP
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tag, thank you for this
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Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case of the Greeks and Romans and must be that of every free state. -T Jefferson
https://everycitizenasoldier.blogspot.com/ |
Great kit and write up. Mine is similar with the addition of a TQ and decompression needles.
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We are just a minor threat.
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Coban is awesome.
I would put in stuff that is more likely to be used for everyday things that can go south: Steri strips/wound closures/butterflies Benzoin pads Alcohol pads Povidone/Iodine Prep Pads ABD Pads Not Paper Tape but the good tape Telfa Pads Tegaderm Moleskin or foot protectant Small good penlight with clip for hat Small first aid book If she wears glasses, an extra pair |
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What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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I like coban and have some in my kit, but I’d probably swap a roll out for some ace wrap.
Ace wrap is great for bandaging dressings, providing pressure, or compression for a musculoskeletal injury. |
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"Bro, you need to turn your ACOG off before the batteries die." - PMI Instructor: subject matter expert
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Originally Posted By juslearnin: How many patients have you cut the clothes off with a knife? Does your employer approve of this? View Quote If you can’t manage a knife without cutting the patient, carry the scissors. AND a knife. My former employer furnished me with both. And a full tank of petrol, and a few other cool bits. I bet I can expose the wound faster with the knife. I no longer work for a liberal executive. So if I encounter an injured person, I’m free to leave them to the consequences of their own bad decisions and social situation. No more handling kooks from atop the dumpster at McDonald’s. |
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Originally Posted By W_E_G: If you can’t manage a knife without cutting the patient, carry the scissors. AND a knife. My former employer furnished me with both. And a full tank of petrol, and a few other cool bits. I bet I can expose the wound faster with the knife. I no longer work for a liberal executive. So if I encounter an injured person, I’m free to leave them to the consequences of their own bad decisions and social situation. No more handling kooks from atop the dumpster at McDonald’s. View Quote I'm sure most small, uneducated departments wouldn't have a policy on cutting clothes off with a knife until some goof-nugget stabs a patient. |
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"People don't think Cola Warrior be like it is but it do..." - George Washington
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Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case of the Greeks and Romans and must be that of every free state. -T Jefferson
https://everycitizenasoldier.blogspot.com/ |
"People don't think Cola Warrior be like it is but it do..." - George Washington
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted By juslearnin: Also throw in some Nitrile gloves in a ziplock bag. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/12014/A7A02BCB-C5AC-44D2-A757-F9834404F270_jpe-2397446.JPG That is it for tonight. I might do some stuff on medications later. Tylenol, ibuprofen, Benadryl, Zofran, loperamide, Cipro, Keflex, Bactrim, augmentin all have their uses. View Quote looks like pain, pain, alergy, nausia, diarrhea, antibiotic, antibiotic, antibiotic, antibiotic. why 4 different antibiotic's? |
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callmenoshie: "saying that females have the potential to be "bat shit crazy" is like saying the sky has the potential to be blue."
XCRmonger: "I've seen German Shit Porn that was sexier." |
Good thread, I'm putting together a kit now.
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This world would be a better place to live if it weren't for people!
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In my current backcountry kit:
trauma shears (often in lieu of a knife) sunscreen (a guide asked me if that's really a first aid item; we were on the move, and that branch of conversation was overcome by some other direction of conversation; fair enough question; so, I'll call it zeroth-aid, as are the two other clutch items after this) chapstick (this can be used as sunscreen in a pinch; think nose, ears, etc) nail clippers athletic tape (the breathable type; have had really bad experiences with nonbreathable tapes) leukotape coban nitrile gloves aspirin acetaminophen ibuprofen benadryl imodium tablets antacid tablets nyquil capsules vick's vapor rub, either in the smallest ziplock bag size, or small, repurposed plastic container alcohol prep pads gauze pads 2x2" and 4x4" and a roll of gauze bandaids and butterfly closures (liquid bandage, this one is on the fence about go/no-go for the backcountry kit; I've found it really helpful with dogs) neosporin liquid tears, the really viscous stuff thermometer (fingertip pulse ox meter; again, on the fence for go/no-go; depends on length of time /distance into the backcountry; I have some doubts about effectiveness in cold weather or higher elevations) (chemical handwarmers, seasonal) (for longer trips, prescription antibiotics) Things that probably should be in the kit, but aren't - thin CPR shield - elastic wrap w/ velcro (I had a fantastic wrap that I carried and used for years; it's only a quirk of misplacement that it's not in the kit) - flexible splint (my previous climbing packs had internal parts that could be used for very effective splinting, so I shed the weight of the purpose-made splint; my new packs have less favorable components for cannibalization, so the purpose-made splint should return) - epipen - suture kit (I've gotten away from this; don't know why; I'll say it's to save weight, but that's a cop out; I've used them before; I've looked at my friend's skull; I was able to treat it effectively in the backcountry; somehow; memory gets real foggy because of my own skull injury that followed) I bias more towards maintenance over trauma. Things that extend the ability of forward motion; allow for a holding pattern; or, allow for ambulatory return. It's always an uncomfortable balance of weight/probability/consequence. At a certain point, a trauma becomes extraordinary, something that requires outside rescue; cannibalization of gear; brutal cannibalization of gear; loadshed; et cetera. My backcountry kit is two parts. (1) The above-mentioned, and (2) A pared down, core subset of the above-mentioned that will go up on a climb. |
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I'm glad this got bumped.
It keeps reminding me that I need to root through the big bag I have, cull the crap in it, and restock with usefll items. |
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Every other species kills off their stupid......we cater to them. -- spin-drift
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Originally Posted By Amish_Bill: I'm glad this got bumped. It keeps reminding me that I need to root through the big bag I have, cull the crap in it, and restock with usefll items. View Quote I have an old Army combat lifesaver kit from many years ago along with household items that really need to be consolidated and updated. |
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Originally Posted By L_JE: In my current backcountry kit: trauma shears (often in lieu of a knife) sunscreen (a guide asked me if that's really a first aid item; we were on the move, and that branch of conversation was overcome by some other direction of conversation; fair enough question; so, I'll call it zeroth-aid, as are the two other clutch items after this) chapstick (this can be used as sunscreen in a pinch; think nose, ears, etc) nail clippers athletic tape (the breathable type; have had really bad experiences with nonbreathable tapes) leukotape coban nitrile gloves aspirin acetaminophen ibuprofen benadryl imodium tablets antacid tablets nyquil capsules vick's vapor rub, either in the smallest ziplock bag size, or small, repurposed plastic container alcohol prep pads gauze pads 2x2" and 4x4" and a roll of gauze bandaids and butterfly closures (liquid bandage, this one is on the fence about go/no-go for the backcountry kit; I've found it really helpful with dogs) neosporin liquid tears, the really viscous stuff thermometer (fingertip pulse ox meter; again, on the fence for go/no-go; depends on length of time /distance into the backcountry; I have some doubts about effectiveness in cold weather or higher elevations) (chemical handwarmers, seasonal) (for longer trips, prescription antibiotics) Things that probably should be in the kit, but aren't - thin CPR shield - elastic wrap w/ velcro (I had a fantastic wrap that I carried and used for years; it's only a quirk of misplacement that it's not in the kit) - flexible splint (my previous climbing packs had internal parts that could be used for very effective splinting, so I shed the weight of the purpose-made splint; my new packs have less favorable components for cannibalization, so the purpose-made splint should return) - epipen - suture kit (I've gotten away from this; don't know why; I'll say it's to save weight, but that's a cop out; I've used them before; I've looked at my friend's skull; I was able to treat it effectively in the backcountry; somehow; memory gets real foggy because of my own skull injury that followed) I bias more towards maintenance over trauma. Things that extend the ability of forward motion; allow for a holding pattern; or, allow for ambulatory return. It's always an uncomfortable balance of weight/probability/consequence. At a certain point, a trauma becomes extraordinary, something that requires outside rescue; cannibalization of gear; brutal cannibalization of gear; loadshed; et cetera. My backcountry kit is two parts. (1) The above-mentioned, and (2) A pared down, core subset of the above-mentioned that will go up on a climb. View Quote That is a pretty good, practical list. |
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Originally Posted By slappomatt: @juslearnin please do this if you have some time. doesnt have to be super detailed, even a quick overview would be awesome. looks like pain, pain, alergy, nausia, diarrhea, antibiotic, antibiotic, antibiotic, antibiotic. why 4 different antibiotic's? View Quote Different antibiotics work better (or not at all) depending in the type of bacteria. |
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Tag. Great read so far. I have some stop the bleed kits but haven't a boo boo kit yet. The OP and other posts are helpful. Thanks
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Originally Posted By L_JE: In my current backcountry kit: trauma shears (often in lieu of a knife) sunscreen (a guide asked me if that's really a first aid item; we were on the move, and that branch of conversation was overcome by some other direction of conversation; fair enough question; so, I'll call it zeroth-aid, as are the two other clutch items after this) chapstick (this can be used as sunscreen in a pinch; think nose, ears, etc) nail clippers athletic tape (the breathable type; have had really bad experiences with nonbreathable tapes) leukotape coban nitrile gloves aspirin acetaminophen ibuprofen benadryl imodium tablets antacid tablets nyquil capsules vick's vapor rub, either in the smallest ziplock bag size, or small, repurposed plastic container alcohol prep pads gauze pads 2x2" and 4x4" and a roll of gauze bandaids and butterfly closures (liquid bandage, this one is on the fence about go/no-go for the backcountry kit; I've found it really helpful with dogs) neosporin liquid tears, the really viscous stuff thermometer (fingertip pulse ox meter; again, on the fence for go/no-go; depends on length of time /distance into the backcountry; I have some doubts about effectiveness in cold weather or higher elevations) (chemical handwarmers, seasonal) (for longer trips, prescription antibiotics) Things that probably should be in the kit, but aren't - thin CPR shield - elastic wrap w/ velcro (I had a fantastic wrap that I carried and used for years; it's only a quirk of misplacement that it's not in the kit) - flexible splint (my previous climbing packs had internal parts that could be used for very effective splinting, so I shed the weight of the purpose-made splint; my new packs have less favorable components for cannibalization, so the purpose-made splint should return) - epipen - suture kit (I've gotten away from this; don't know why; I'll say it's to save weight, but that's a cop out; I've used them before; I've looked at my friend's skull; I was able to treat it effectively in the backcountry; somehow; memory gets real foggy because of my own skull injury that followed) I bias more towards maintenance over trauma. Things that extend the ability of forward motion; allow for a holding pattern; or, allow for ambulatory return. It's always an uncomfortable balance of weight/probability/consequence. At a certain point, a trauma becomes extraordinary, something that requires outside rescue; cannibalization of gear; brutal cannibalization of gear; loadshed; et cetera. My backcountry kit is two parts. (1) The above-mentioned, and (2) A pared down, core subset of the above-mentioned that will go up on a climb. View Quote |
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callmenoshie: "saying that females have the potential to be "bat shit crazy" is like saying the sky has the potential to be blue."
XCRmonger: "I've seen German Shit Porn that was sexier." |
The aspirin is probably for chest pain
You can alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen to manage fevers without causing liver damage from excessive Tylenol |
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"Bro, you need to turn your ACOG off before the batteries die." - PMI Instructor: subject matter expert
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callmenoshie: "saying that females have the potential to be "bat shit crazy" is like saying the sky has the potential to be blue."
XCRmonger: "I've seen German Shit Porn that was sexier." |
Originally Posted By slappomatt: why 3 pain killers? I could see maybe 2, but all three major brands? and why no naprox? View Quote Aspirin would be for suspected heart attacks. This is something I've never seen, nor hope to, but it seems to be a recurring theme in the med kits of climbing guides. |
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Thank you for a great post.
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Thank you Doc...Great informational thread, and one I was going to be researching...I especially appreciate the video help...
I hate to beg, but this is extremely important information, and if you have any more advice or recs on stuff to put into a full home kit, a car kit, SXS kit, and a backpack kit, I am all ears...Have most of this, some will be implemented into my kits going forward... Thanks again |
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It is time for the tree to be refreshed.
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If your trauma sheers suck then you need to remember they are disposable and get a new pair instead of being a cheapskate. Or buy the leatherman folding trauma shears.
OP in your own kit do you have things like LMA, AED, chest seal? |
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The mountains are calling, and I must go. -John Muir
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OST also you can use a health savings account to buy this stuff.
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GGG Farms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplCGUdcAmy59r3W5Ls_DlQ
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i just read this weekend that color can cause tendon and arterial ruptures. as someone allergic to penicillin i’ve been researching what antibiotics to pickup for meds. i have taken keflex before.
you’ve got antiemetics, antibiotics, nsaids and antihistamines listed. what are your thoughts on adding an epipen? |
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Originally Posted By L_JE: In my current backcountry kit: trauma shears (often in lieu of a knife) sunscreen (a guide asked me if that's really a first aid item; we were on the move, and that branch of conversation was overcome by some other direction of conversation; fair enough question; so, I'll call it zeroth-aid, as are the two other clutch items after this) chapstick (this can be used as sunscreen in a pinch; think nose, ears, etc) nail clippers athletic tape (the breathable type; have had really bad experiences with nonbreathable tapes) leukotape coban nitrile gloves aspirin acetaminophen ibuprofen benadryl imodium tablets antacid tablets nyquil capsules vick's vapor rub, either in the smallest ziplock bag size, or small, repurposed plastic container alcohol prep pads gauze pads 2x2" and 4x4" and a roll of gauze bandaids and butterfly closures (liquid bandage, this one is on the fence about go/no-go for the backcountry kit; I've found it really helpful with dogs) neosporin liquid tears, the really viscous stuff thermometer (fingertip pulse ox meter; again, on the fence for go/no-go; depends on length of time /distance into the backcountry; I have some doubts about effectiveness in cold weather or higher elevations) (chemical handwarmers, seasonal) (for longer trips, prescription antibiotics) Things that probably should be in the kit, but aren't - thin CPR shield - elastic wrap w/ velcro (I had a fantastic wrap that I carried and used for years; it's only a quirk of misplacement that it's not in the kit) - flexible splint (my previous climbing packs had internal parts that could be used for very effective splinting, so I shed the weight of the purpose-made splint; my new packs have less favorable components for cannibalization, so the purpose-made splint should return) - epipen - suture kit (I've gotten away from this; don't know why; I'll say it's to save weight, but that's a cop out; I've used them before; I've looked at my friend's skull; I was able to treat it effectively in the backcountry; somehow; memory gets real foggy because of my own skull injury that followed) I bias more towards maintenance over trauma. Things that extend the ability of forward motion; allow for a holding pattern; or, allow for ambulatory return. It's always an uncomfortable balance of weight/probability/consequence. At a certain point, a trauma becomes extraordinary, something that requires outside rescue; cannibalization of gear; brutal cannibalization of gear; loadshed; et cetera. My backcountry kit is two parts. (1) The above-mentioned, and (2) A pared down, core subset of the above-mentioned that will go up on a climb. View Quote 1. When my old med kit drove off in someone else's car last year, I replaced a lot of stuff with generics. The generic Nyquil was ineffective when I handed it out to someone in a refuge up in the Alps. Maybe a higher dosage would have worked, but that ship has sailed. Going from 2000 feet to 12000 feet in tens of minutes, immediately booting out with sustained activity, followed by an impromptu 2 night extension on what was supposed to be a day climb ... that'll play hell with your sinuses and such. 2. The Vick's Vapor Rub that normally stays in my Part 2 of my backcountry kit (the multiday extension of my basic kit, Part 1) ... well, the Vick's has now earned it's spot in my Part 1, one-day, basic kit. Owing to the abovementioned unplanned overnights at elevation. I moved it into my Part 1 basic kit as soon as we got down, and when we went back up on the Italian side for another climb, that stuff was heaven-sent for nighttime use. 2(a) I put stuff like Vick's Vapor Rub, and hand sanitizer in small, snack size ZipLock bags to save on weight. These things will only last about 6 months in those ziplocks before all the high vapor pressure stuff bleeds out of the bag, so plan accordingly if you are using non-standard packaging ideas like that - and also realize it's probably a linear decay to the near-worthless state at that six-month point. 2(b) Also understand the implications for aromatics when you are in higher activity/danger bear areas. 3. Hand sanitizer. I forgot to list that in the original list, but it's something that goes in with, and then separated out from, the basic day kit. Not getting people sick is easier than dealing with them when they are sick. |
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Excellent thread!
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GD- "It's kind of like wading through through slimy lake bed with your feet to find clams below the surface".
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Good post from an ER doc. I've seen a lot of excessive first aid kits. Nothing WRONG with carrying lots of stuff you'll never use...if you want to. But why? I think a lot of people in the survivalist world think that when SHTF, they will be using their huge kits to fix people. In reality, you and I use a first aid kit to preserve life....the surgeon will be the one who actually saves it. Yes first aid kits can be used for minor injuries like burns and cuts. Bandaids, antibiotic ointment, and small bandages and tape will handle those things. You and I can fix minor stuff. Major stuff needs a doctor. For example, if someone you are treating needs a chest seal they will also need a surgeon. The chest seal preserves life so that the surgeon can hopefully save it. Tourniquets are great to preserve life but to save it, if you need a tourniquet you'll also need a surgeon soon after.
Small, well stocked kits that you know how to use everything well are far better than a first aid kit stocked with stuff you aren't qualified to use. Best thing you can bring to a remote area is....a good doctor. He or she, if they are competent, will know what extra stuff is needed for that particular location of the world and the potential threats you all might face. I also prefer shears over a knife for multiple reasons. A good knife will work but shears are MUCH better. |
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Originally Posted By ColtRifle: Good post from an ER doc. I've seen a lot of excessive first aid kits. Nothing WRONG with carrying lots of stuff you'll never use...if you want to. But why? I think a lot of people in the survivalist world think that when SHTF, they will be using their huge kits to fix people. In reality, you and I use a first aid kit to preserve life....the surgeon will be the one who actually saves it. Yes first aid kits can be used for minor injuries like burns and cuts. Bandaids, antibiotic ointment, and small bandages and tape will handle those things. You and I can fix minor stuff. Major stuff needs a doctor. For example, if someone you are treating needs a chest seal they will also need a surgeon. The chest seal preserves life so that the surgeon can hopefully save it. Tourniquets are great to preserve life but to save it, if you need a tourniquet you'll also need a surgeon soon after. Small, well stocked kits that you know how to use everything well are far better than a first aid kit stocked with stuff you aren't qualified to use. Best thing you can bring to a remote area is....a good doctor. He or she, if they are competent, will know what extra stuff is needed for that particular location of the world and the potential threats you all might face. I also prefer shears over a knife for multiple reasons. A good knife will work but shears are MUCH better. View Quote |
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callmenoshie: "saying that females have the potential to be "bat shit crazy" is like saying the sky has the potential to be blue."
XCRmonger: "I've seen German Shit Porn that was sexier." |
This is awesome
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Disclaimer: I'm not an expert so everyone needs to research themselves and ask a doctor. For a hot tropical, poor country:
Iodine in a small bottle: You want to get wounds dry so a scab forms. So like road rash the key is to keep it dry and use Iodine to help prevent infection. Neosporin or some of the anti biotic gels here in the US would prevent scab formation. Small packets of ORS: Once you get diarrhea, start on this quickly. Between the heat and humidity, energy levels can drop big time and these packets should be widely available out there. In fact, taking ORS and drinking lots of water everyday is probably a good idea. It just raises your energy levels and reduces the risk of overheating. Good for hangovers too. Maybe buy a bunch of pedialyte stateside. Jock Itch Cream (small tube) Cipro: you mentioned it already, I agree. Doxycline(?) Anti Malarial: I've taken Larium IIRC, and looking back on it, I think I'd rather just risk getting malaria. It may be easier/cheaper to procure some meds in country, rather than the US, though there is the risk of counterfeits or low quality meds. Off Topic: If you're there for a while like months and will be driving motorbikes/scooters/etc consider buying a basic certified helmet (not flashy or anything) stateside. Helmets abroad aren't very good. I know not a first aid kit, but important. Wear decent shoes while riding and always long pants. Don't dress like an American (no bright colors, shorts), stand up straight and walk around aware, be polite but don't engage with people on the street (long story). Use common sense. |
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Originally Posted By W_E_G: I can certainly see reason to lay in a supply of oral antibiotic like Cipro. But a first-aid situation aint where you're gonna use it. Avoid administering ANYTHING oral if you can avoid it. Patients are worth crap as far as telling you what meds they are already on. So you can't judge interactions in the field. Once you take custody of the patient, you are responsible for any extra bad stuff that happens to them. View Quote |
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Always good to see these topics come up, thanks for posting... Redundancy is good... |
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Originally Posted By L_JE: Bit of an update on the above.... 1. When my old med kit drove off in someone else's car last year, I replaced a lot of stuff with generics. The generic Nyquil was ineffective when I handed it out to someone in a refuge up in the Alps. Maybe a higher dosage would have worked, but that ship has sailed. Going from 2000 feet to 12000 feet in tens of minutes, immediately booting out with sustained activity, followed by an impromptu 2 night extension on what was supposed to be a day climb ... that'll play hell with your sinuses and such. 2. The Vick's Vapor Rub that normally stays in my Part 2 of my backcountry kit (the multiday extension of my basic kit, Part 1) ... well, the Vick's has now earned it's spot in my Part 1, one-day, basic kit. Owing to the abovementioned unplanned overnights at elevation. I moved it into my Part 1 basic kit as soon as we got down, and when we went back up on the Italian side for another climb, that stuff was heaven-sent for nighttime use. 2(a) I put stuff like Vick's Vapor Rub, and hand sanitizer in small, snack size ZipLock bags to save on weight. These things will only last about 6 months in those ziplocks before all the high vapor pressure stuff bleeds out of the bag, so plan accordingly if you are using non-standard packaging ideas like that - and also realize it's probably a linear decay to the near-worthless state at that six-month point. 2(b) Also understand the implications for aromatics when you are in higher activity/danger bear areas. 3. Hand sanitizer. I forgot to list that in the original list, but it's something that goes in with, and then separated out from, the basic day kit. Not getting people sick is easier than dealing with them when they are sick. View Quote When you say that, do you mean you pour it out of the bottles they come in and into the snack bags? |
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DeltaElite777: It's not enough to just para bellum. If you really vis pacem, you gotta convince any potential troublemaker that not only can you push their shit in Genghis Khan-style, but you will.
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Originally Posted By Naffenea: When you say that, do you mean you pour it out of the bottles they come in and into the snack bags? View Quote I double up on the ziplocks. The snack bags are pretty light duty. But, in doing so, the stuff does become more perishable. I burn through stuff enough, though, that it's not that much more to keep up with. In a perfect world, everyone's got his own stuff. But, reality is that some stuff needs to be divided and tossed around to either your own partner, or others you meet along the way. |
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Originally Posted By JCoop: I am quite allergic to Cipro. It gives me intensely painful tendonitis. I would not be happy to discover that somebody gave me Cipro. So yeah, administering anything oral can be problematic. View Quote I'm going to have to second this. One single pill of Cipro put me in a wheelchair for a year and basically ruined my quality of life for ... well it's been 3 years and I'm still all messed up. Heart, allergies, tendons, joints... everything is still wrecked from a single dose. Extremely slow recovery. Personally I would rather die than experience even a single dose of Cipro or Levaquin again. As a result of the cipro trauma I am also now also allergic to ALL antibiotics and can't even eat regular meat (have to buy expensive antibiotic free stuff). That stuff should not be given to anybody. It is reckless and dangerous to include in a first aid kit. The FDA has advised that it not be used as a first line treatment and has their strongest black box warning on it. I was prescribed it for kidney pain by an asshole ER doctor who ruined my life because he was too lazy to accurately diagnose me. Wish someone had told me the risks. Everything else in this first aid kit looks pretty solid. |
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Originally Posted By W_E_G: For a boo-boo kit, I really like to add a small bottle of super glue. Yeah, some people are ALLERGIC to super glue. So be aware. But for small cuts in places that are not going to be amenable to a big clumsy band-aid, and if the situation is low-key enough that you have time to allow the glue to actually dry, it really is superior to any bandage (which will probably fall right off) you might try to splap on there. Cuts on finger-tips being the prime example. View Quote Off the shelf super glue and medical glue are different chemicals. If you want to do this - and understand the indications and contraindications in using it - get the actual medical cyanoacrylate glue, like Dermabond. |
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Originally Posted By ParityError: Off the shelf super glue and medical glue are different chemicals. If you want to do this - and understand the indications and contraindications in using it - get the actual medical cyanoacrylate glue, like Dermabond. View Quote Fuck that, I'm getting me some JB Weld and super stretched Ace bandages |
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I'm updating my kits and this info seems quite helpful |
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MIA: M/SGT James W. Holt USSF 2-7-68 SVN
"Your freedom to be you includes my freedom to be free from you." -A. Wilkow |
Agreed
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In times of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. Orwell
In the absence of orders, go kill something Evil. It's an act of faith , not reason. Have faith in God for life everlasting. |
Bump for a great thread.
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No more geriatric politicians.
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Awesome thread Doc. Very informative. Much appreciated.
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