GEAR

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GEAR
FIRST AID KIT
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First Aid Kit

• Before buying a First Aid Kit you must first
  consider your First Aid Skill level.
• DO YOU KNOW FIRST AID?
• A certified First Aid and CPR course should be
  your first step in preparing a
• First Aid Kit.

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First Aid Kit

• There are many good and useful first aid kits on
  the market but no one besides you knows what you
  want in your first aid kit.
• The list provided is an extensive list of
  recommended items for your first aid kit. Feel
  free to modify your first aid kit to fit your
  needs and skills. Do not be limited or over
  whelmed by the items in your kit. Become familiar
  with your kit so it can compliment your skills
  and knowledge.

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First Aid Kit

• A few other things to keep in mind when putting
  together a first aid kit.
• You MUST consider the following
• The environment you will be exposing yourself to
  and its potential hazards.
• The distance between your activity and the
  nearest medical facility.
• The resources that you can utilize, such as,
  other people in your group, your communications
  capabilities, and any other assistance that would
  be available to you.

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First Aid Kit

• First Aid Container Choose something that works
  well with you, your gear and the environment you
  will be in.
• MAKE SURE YOUR FIRST AID KIT IS WATER PROOFED.
• Examples of different containers could be a
• Fanny pack
• Dry Bag
• Water proof box
• pouch with pockets
• Ziploc bags, etc.

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First Aid Kit

• Personal Protection
• Vinyl or Latex Gloves - 2 to 4 pairs
• CPR Mask or Shield

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First Aid Kit

• 1 - CPR pocket mask w/ 1 way valve or shield
• 1 - Airways, nasal and/or airway
• 1 - blister kit (personal preference)
• 5 - povodine iodine packets
• 1 - trauma scissors
• 1 - splinter tweezers
• 1 thermometer
• 1 - med kit (personal preference)
• 1 - blanket pin
• 2 - safety pins

• 1 - roll 1" cloth tape
• 4 - 4" x 4", or 3" x 3" general gauze pads
• 2 - non-adherent gauze pads
• 1 - 8" x 7" combine (bulk) dressing
• 8 - band-aid bandages
• 2 - 3" or 4" stretch roller gauze
• 3 - 3" or 4" occlusive dressings
• 2 - triangular bandages
• 1 - 4" ace wrap
• 1 - Sam Splint or wire splint
• 4pr - vinyl exam gloves

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First Aid KitMED KIT

• Topical antibiotic cream - such as Neosporin, has
  been proven to promote healing in shallow wounds
  and help maintain a good barrier.
• Analgesic, Antipyretic and Antiinflammatories -
  such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and aspirin. It is
  personal preference to what has worked best for
  you.
• Antihistamine - such as Benadryl and Sudafed
• Antacid - Mylanta, Gelusil, Pepto Bismol, Maalox
• Antidiarrheal - Pepto, Keopectate, Immodium
• Anticonsptipation - Metmucil, glycerine
  suppositories
• Antifungal/yeast - Tinactin, Mystatin
• Dental Problems - pain relief from clove oil,
  Orabase
• Temporary dental filing material such as dental
  wax or Cavit
• Special Needs and Medications - such as
  prescription antibiotics, asthma inhalers,
  altitude meds, epineherine, etc.
• Glucose - liquid glucose in a single use tube
• Oral Electrolyte Replacement Solution - such as
  Gookinaid, Gatorade, etc.
• Tincture of Benzoin - helps keep bandages
  attached
• Activated Charcoal
• Syrup of Ipecac

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First Aid Kit

• Keep in mind the items in a first aid kit are
  only useful if accompanied with the proper
  TRAINING.
• A First Aid Kit does not replace training or
  safety. Always increase your first aid knowledge
  and keep your self informed of the environment
  you will be traveling through.

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FIRST AID / CPRCLASSES