Question about First-aid?

Question

Hey, I'm making a First-aid checklist for my camping trip. I wan't to know what i should add in my check list because I ALWAYS get injured durring my holidays or go camping lol.

Answer 1

Most store bought first aid kits, especially the cheap ones, are very poor in terms of quality, quantity, and selection of items, and are only suited for treating very minor injuries. A homemade kit, if properly prepared, is generally better and sometimes cheaper than most commercial kits.

A generic first aid kit is better than nothing. However, the contents of a first aid kit should be optimized for local conditions. For example, a kit for hikers in snake country should have a snakebite kit. A kit aboard a boat should have medications for seasickness.

One list of items for a first aid kit are as follows:

Adhesive bandages are one of the most commonly used items in a first aid kitDressings (Sterile, applied directly to wound)
Pads
Sterile eye pads
Sterile gauze pads
Sterile nonadherent pads
Burn dressing (sterile pad soaked in a cooling gel)
Occlussive dressing (airtight dressing, can be used to treat a 'sucking chest wound', in which air is sucked into the chest cavity, collapsing the lung(pneumothorax). For this use, occlussive dressings should be taped on 3 sides only, to create a 'one-way valve')
petroleum gauze (also used as non-adherent dressing)
Half of any gauze wrapper can be used, since the inside is sterile and air-tight
Bandages (sterility is not necessary, used to secure a dressing)
Gauze Roller bandages - absorbent, breathable, and often elastic
Elastic bandages- used for sprains, and pressure bandages
Adhesive, elastic roller bandages -Very effective pressure bandages or durable, waterproof bandaging
Triangular bandages - used as slings, tourniquets, to tie splints, and many other uses
Sometimes dressings and bandages are combined, in which case it must be sterile.

Adhesive bandages (band-aids, sticking plasters)
straight adhesive bandages
Butterfly (knuckle)bandages
Disposable gloves should be provided in a first aid kitInstruments

Adhesive tape, hypoallergenic
"Trauma Shears", for cutting clothing and general use
Tweezers
Irrigation syringe, for cleaning wounds
rubber suction bulb, for clearing the airway of an unconscious patient
Sawyer extractor if treating snakebites is a concern. This is the only snakebite kit generally recognised as not causing further damage and possibly reducing the effects of a snakebite.[citation needed]
Equipment

A flashlight is a useful addition to a first aid kit, especially one placed in a vehicleSplint(s)
SAM Splint - Versatile splint made of malleable aluminum covered with foam
Air splints - Easy to apply, can also help control bleeding, but bulkier and more expensive
Wire ladder splint
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
Gloves, disposable non-latex
CPR face shield or other breathing barrier
Eye cup or small plastic cup
Flashlight
Instant-acting chemical cold packs
Sterile eye wash (commonly saline)
Sterile saline may also be used for cleaning wounds where clean tap water is not available.
Swabs, sterile non-woven
Space blanket (lightweight plastic foil blanket, sometmes called "emergency blanket")
Hand Sanitizer or antiseptic hand wipes
Thermometer
Penlight
Medication (single use packets of medications, ointments, and antiseptics will prolong shelf life, decrease contamination risk, reduce risk of leakage(usually), and save space(for small quantities). If large amounts of a medication are needed, a multi-use container can be used in addition, but keep single-use packets as a backup. For general household use(not in first aid kits), single use packets can be wasteful and bad for the environment

Antiseptics/antimicrobial
Povidone iodine wipes - very effective and painless, but messy. Can also be used to purify water
Benzalkonium Chloride - painless, effective, often includes anesthetic (Bactine brand)
Alcohol pads - should not be used on open cuts or wounds, since they cause tissue damage and delay healing. They can be used to prep unbroken skin for injections etc. or to disenfect equipment such as thermometers. While not a medical use, alcohol pads are also useful as a solvent to remove ink, adhesives, etc.
Antibiotic ointment - single, double, or triple antibiotic ointment in petroleum jelly base(i.e. Neosporin, Polysporin). Since it has a petroleum jelly base, it can be used for things such as chapped lips.
Antiseptic/anesthetic ointment or spray
Anti-itch ointment(especially for outdoor kits)
hydrocortisone cream
antihistamine cream, such as benadryl
calamine lotion
Painkillers / fever reducers(Since moderate fevers are beneficial, avoid unless necessary)
Acetaminophen(brand name Tylenol)
Ibuprofen(such as Advil) - anti-inflammatory, often more effective that acetaminophen
Naproxen(such as Aleve) - similar to ibuprofen, but stronger and longer lasting
Aspirin - one 300mg Aspirin tablet may be given to a patient suffering a heart attack, to be chewed slowly.
Antihistamines - can treat allergies and allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Although OTC(over-the-counter) medications are far less effective at treating anaphylaxis than epinephrine or prescription drugs, they are much better than nothing and can be potentially life saving, and therefore may be the most valuable medication in a first aid kit.
diphenhydramine(brand name Benadryl)
Aloe vera gel - used for a wide variety of skin problems, including burns, sunburns, itching, and dry skin
Burn gel - a water based gel that acts as a cooling agent and often inludes a mild anasthetic such as lidocaine and, sometimes, an antiseptic such as tea tree oil
Epinephrine auto-injector(brand name Epipen) - Often included in kits for wilderness use and in places like summer camps, to treat anaphylactic shock. Requires a prescription and can be used with minimal training.
Poison treatments
Activated charcoal - to be used when directed by poison control.
Syrup of ipecac - to be used when directed by poison control.
QuikClot[2] is a hemostatic agent sometimes included in first aid kits, especially military kits, to control severe bleeding. It is recent product not yet widely marketed to civilians, although in 2002 Z-Medica(maker of QuikClot) received FDA clearance to do so.
Note that regulations in some jurisdictions prohibit the provision of actual medications in a workplace first aid kit. In addition, many first-aid organizations explicitly prohibit the use of medication by a non-medical professional due to the possibility of serious legal repercussions. (See Good Samaritan Law).

Improvised uses: Many first aid items can have improvised uses in a survival situation. For example, alcohol pads and petroleum jelly based ointments can be used as a fire-starting aid in an emergency, and the latter can even be used as an improvised lubricant for certain mechanical devices, and adhesive tapes and bandages can be used for repairs. These alternate uses can be an important consideration when picking items for a kit that may be used in wilderness or survival situations.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The key to a good wilderness medical kit is balance weight and supplies. You don't want to be carrying a trauma room on your back, but you also want to be prepared. People tend to give a long list of medical supplies, which is pratical for a home or car kit, but not so for a wilderness kit. A lot of the first aid supplies are things you already have with you, and some, you will have to have for the sole purpose of first aid. This is the first aid gear I bring with me:
1. 2x2 and 4x4 gauze pads
2. band-aids
3. medical tape
4. 3-5 triangular bandages (cravats)
5. SAM splint ($17, not really necessary, but EXTREMELY helpful.)
6. trauma scissors (these can cut through a penny, but if you have no tough clothing/equipment, just cloth then a multitool with scissors, like a leatherman will do fine)
7. nitrile exam gloves
8. bio-hazard bag
9. CPR mask
10. "Space blanket"
I put all this stuff in an easily accessable compartment of my pack, and double bag it to ensure it stays dry. Be sure to bring any medications you or your friends take, especialy inhalers for asthma and EpiPens for allergic reactions, if anyone has these perscribed to them.

Like I said, some first aid equipment you may have with you to begin with. For example, a canoe paddle, ski pole, tent pole, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, or walking stick can be easily used for splinting. A tshirt can be used to control beading, and rope can be used to make a stretcher. Any drinkable water (purified w/ iodine or filtered) can be used to clean a wound.

I highly recommend taking a wilderness first aid (WFA) or wilderness first responder (WFR) class. If you live in the US, Wilderness Medical Associates (www.wildmed.com), from whom I recieved all my wilderness medicine training offers these classes all over the US, Canada, and some other countries. Also SOLO (www.soloschools.com) offers these classes as well.

Have fun, be safe.

Answer 4

Include the following in each of your first-aid kits:
first-aid manual
sterile gauze
adhesive tape
adhesive bandages in several sizes
elastic bandage
antiseptic wipes
soap
antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)
antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)
hydrocortisone cream (1%)
acetaminophen and ibuprofen
extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation)
tweezers
sharp scissors
safety pins
disposable instant cold packs
calamine lotion
alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
thermometer
plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)
flashlight and extra batteries
mouthpiece for administering CPR (can be obtained from your local Red Cross)
your list of emergency phone numbers
blanket (stored nearby)

Answer 5

If you always get hurt or injured on these trips, just sit back and think about all the injuries you have had and what you really wished you had brought with you.
There is your list.


Oh yeah, in case you are hurt bad, take some food and water. Cellphone. You might not be able to travel and have to wait on help to get to you.
Good luck this time. Have fun.

Answer 6

A good item to add to everyone's first aid kit that not too many people think of til it's too late is Eye Drops/Eye Rinse/Wash!

Answer 7

hmmm. well it would b easier to buy one. but i shouldnt be talking i do the same thing, cause i always get hurt to.

so in mine ive got:
A ton of bandaids. alot of the big ones and then like regular ones and some butterfly ones (get some waterproof bandaids)
neosporen (thats not spelled right. but i think ull know what i meant. like that cream stuff that u put on cuts so they dont get infected)
pain killers
icyhot. for muscle pain
tweesers for splinters and stuff
gauze
medical tape
a cloth wrap thing for sprains
well... thats all i remember right now.

Answer 8

What I would suggest is you take a First Aid course.

Answer 9

yeah uh band-aids, anti-biatics, bug repealnt, gauze, tape, ok make it easy on ya go to the store and buy one of every first aid medical supply ya can find hunny

Answer 10

might be cheaper to just buy a first aid kit...comes in all sizes and pretty affordable.

Answer 11

well you cant prevent accident from happening.....

i suggest you just buy some first aid kit or box in the stores......just a few bucks.....worth buying for....