What's in your first aid kit?

[Patr80l]

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[galah]

Cleaned out the first aid kit the other day. Do you get points for discarding a bottle of mercurochrome that 30 years past its use by date?  Clearly we didn't use the stuff enough.

[tourin n fishin]

My wife is a nurse so i'm fortunate to have a helper on family trips (and beer for the boys trips works as a fine substitute ). we have the basics plus a couple of pressure bandages for snake bite and a adrenaline needle (epi-pen) for anaphylaxis as my wife has had a couple of allergic reactions before (scary stuff believe me).

[Patr80l]

My wife is a nurse so i'm fortunate to have a helper on family trips (and beer for the boys trips works as a fine substitute ). we have the basics plus a couple of pressure bandages for snake bite and a adrenaline needle (epi-pen) for anaphylaxis as my wife has had a couple of allergic reactions before (scary stuff believe me).

If she's a nurse, why not get adrenaline ampoules and some syringes?    Dirt cheap, (might even get one for free from a friendly doctor's bag) and she can teach you how to use the needle.    Adrenaline doesn't need a prescription.    Epi-pens are worth over $100 each.   (or less, as a restricted pharmaceutical benefit with a script)

[Burnsy]

Along with the common items listed above we also have a broad spectrum antibiotic in powder form that can be made up into a liquid for administering orally.

Often thought this would be handy and had need for it a few times but how do you get a hold of it and how long does the powder last?

[tourin n fishin]

If she's a nurse, why not get adrenaline ampoules and some syringes?    Dirt cheap, (might even get one for free from a friendly doctor's bag) and she can teach you how to use the needle.    Adrenaline doesn't need a prescription.    Epi-pens are worth over $100 each.   (or less, as a restricted pharmaceutical benefit with a script)

Sounds good but there's no way In hell im giving a needle to anyone. I just couldn't do it

[bully]

Cable ties and 401 locktite (super glue )

[Patr80l]

Sounds good but there's no way In hell im giving a needle to anyone. I just couldn't do it

a) The epi-pen is a needle.  I assume you would give that.
b) If you're in a remote area you may need to give more than one dose
c) If she was dying in front of you, you could do it
d) If c) applied it would be good if you'd practiced on an orange at home first.

[Patr80l]

Along with the common items listed above we also have a broad spectrum antibiotic in powder form that can be made up into a liquid for administering orally.

Often thought this would be handy and had need for it a few times but how do you get a hold of it and how long does the powder last?

I don't think antibiotics belong in a first aid kit.   They are a prescription item for good reason and it would be extremely unlikely that they would make a difference in a first aid setting.

[Footy Shorts Shane]

One thing I haven't noticed anyone mention, and is something for Southerners to consider when stepping back in time (travelling to Qld) is vinegar. At least 2 litres of it.

If you see your kids come running out of the water screaming histerically, you'll be needing that vinegar. 

Shane.

[Socks]

a) The epi-pen is a needle.  I assume you would give that.
b) If you're in a remote area you may need to give more than one dose
c) If she was dying in front of you, you could do it
d) If c) applied it would be good if you'd practiced on an orange at home first.

Yes the epi-pen is a needle but you simply put it in the leg and press and it self injects. Very very different from giving an actual injection and much safer. I've used both and I doubt I'd be able to administer a needle in an emergency but the epi-pen takes away a lot of the issues with needles. Just my opinion of course


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[Bird]

http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/23046

Reasonable kits

[Brumbypt]

I bought one of those 4wd action first aid boxes..

the box or case itself is very high grade, (Well it feels like it is) and was half filled with goodies.

Probably has cobwebs in it by now..

I should really put some whiskey in it..


anyway there is plenty of room for adding extras.

ANYONE else have one..



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[smartyingreen]

Always carry too much gear in mine - one of the side effects of working in the field. Best option for those with basic first aid skills out camping should be a remote kit - realistically shouldn't need to add much extra that hasn't already been mentioned.
I just like to fix my hangover sooner with my extras!

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[Pog]

Truth be known - Smartingreen took a 'Birthing Kit' on his last trip.

He nearly used it on Sunday after he ate a 2kg rump steak for dinner on Saturday night.....

[Patr80l]

My first aid kit: Snake bite,paregoric,  antitoxic serum,painkillers.
Aid kit: cold medicine, sun cream, berberine, bandage, band-aid, Vitamin tablets, eyewash, safflower oil, tweezers?scissors, antibiotic cream, antidiarrheal, sterile cloth, flushing fluid, relieve sunburn pain spray.

I had to google a couple of those!   Some oldies I've never heard of here in Australia.   Probably not even legal.

[smartyingreen]

I had to google a couple of those!   Some oldies I've never heard of here in Australia.   Probably not even legal.

Glad it wasn't just me that had no idea on some of his listed items!

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[Patr80l]

Glad it wasn't just me that had no idea on some of his listed items!

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Don't feel bad; I'm a doctor and I had no idea.

[pinkmia]

Just dont forget the teeth  i have purchased emergency tooth filling dental/ kits i  think i got for 2 kits for around $35 ex UK it can be a long way from help when you have a tooth ache.

[SteveandViv]

Mine keeps getting bigger as I think of more stuff.

Dude, so much bigger than last year 

[SteveandViv]

Two things I won't go away with out. One is Emla Anesthetic cream and splinter removers. Throw the cream on for 15 mins and you can get a good dig a those deep splinters. Also good for Mossie bites

[Patr80l]

Dude, so much bigger than last year 

I have just added some bone injection guns. Do I win?

[paceman]

anyone got any suggestions for a starter kit to buy, so then things can be added to it?

something like this?

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/First-Aid-Kit-126-Piece.aspx?pid=306945#Cross

[chester ver2.0]

Standard Catagory Level 2 kit with the following added

Betadine (will kill any infection)
Nurofen Plus (pain killer)
Hemmaroid cream (will get rid of severe bruising in 3 days)
Space Blanket (for shock)
Immodium ( for when you could not see the sea but ate the seafood)
Magnesium Tablets (crook in the guts take 3 of these and keep a clear path to the toilet in 8hrs)
Berroca Tablets (contains electorlytes for dehydration)
Super glue (not pretty but will seal a large cut)
Roll of Elasto plast tape with padding strip (bandaids are useless)

[bazt]

Dont forget that a lot of the stuff in first aid kits have a expiry date even things like scissors and tweezers sealed in plastic. Check and you may be surprised