First Aid Kits

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Originally Posted by Fifth Columnist

Your first aid kit should only be as complex as your ability to use it.

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hence why mine only has a condom and a bottle of water in it.

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Originally Posted by Fifth Columnist

Your first aid kit should only be as complex as your ability to use it.

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I'll keep a couple of Band-Aids in my pocket, eh? [bigwhistle]

On a serious note, First Aid certificates are only valid for three years (CPR, one year). In the last five-six years there have been quite a few up-dates, particularly to CPR. Stay abreast, renew regularly.

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Originally Posted by Fifth Columnist

Your first aid kit should only be as complex as your ability to use it.

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Even if you only have a limited knowledge of first aid a Good a Kit is worthwhile carrying because there is a good chance that someone else at the accident/trauma site may have the required first aid knowledge to be able to utilise it.
Much the same as me putting a toolbox in the Missuses truck as she has pretty much zero mechanical knowledge But Many passers by do have the know how But don't have the tools.

We carry a rescue swag.......has three different compartment to help the user with the right gear. The swag itself is useful.

But like a lot of first aid kits they need stuff added to suit the owner needs.

I see rescue swag have a bigger selection these days

First Aid

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

I'll keep a couple of Band-Aids in my pocket, eh? [bigwhistle]

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And the Diphotérine® I carry on my belt.

They dont have much on major haemorage control.
These would be good especially when one is on ones own.
SOF Tactical Tourniquet- Wide - Tacmed Australia.

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

And the Diphotérine[emoji768] I carry on my belt.

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Depending on where you travel....that stuff comes in handy

My thought is that you unless your are a health professional you should always start with a good kit purchased form a reputable supplier - then when you get it I would go through it very carefully to understand what is in it - I never remove anything but I then work out what it is missing that needs to suit my personal needs and anything I might need for where I am heading - some minor things (antacids and fungal cream) and major things such as high quality pressure bandages for snake bites etc - if necessary in an additional container.

With the price of defibrillators coming down I am considering getting one or at least investigating hiring one.

Training is the other aspect that goes with the kit.

Garry

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Originally Posted by weeds

Depending on where you travel....that stuff comes in handy

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Damned expensive though. [bigsad]