Gunfleet
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Thanks. THey'd need to be jolly long to reach object in our bilge. I've never quite managed to drain it, and I'm a bit too big to be hung upside down in it!
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First Aid kit contents
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qsiv
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Having had instances of both paracetemol and aspirin overdoses in the family recently, I'd agree with the Paracetemol comment entirely - it's still far too easy to buy a lethal dose (two over the counter boxes will suffice for most people), and for want of a little regulation and a few pence extra we could do as they do in the US and include the antidote in the tablet reducing their ability to harm by 1000%.
As for Aspirin, as I had it explained to me in A&E, they arent especially toxic as the body can withstand high levels of salicylate, rather you tend to die from the side effects. All levels act as vasodilatory, and increase the facility with which blood flows, so bleeding to death is facilitated. At the same time this effect reduces blood pressure, so for those with a predisposition that way, heart failure risk is significantly increased.
I'm getting better at other poisonous medications, but none of those belong in a First Aid box....
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As for Aspirin, as I had it explained to me in A&E, they arent especially toxic as the body can withstand high levels of salicylate, rather you tend to die from the side effects. All levels act as vasodilatory, and increase the facility with which blood flows, so bleeding to death is facilitated. At the same time this effect reduces blood pressure, so for those with a predisposition that way, heart failure risk is significantly increased.
I'm getting better at other poisonous medications, but none of those belong in a First Aid box....
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Cutter
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There are several comments in this post about the need to provide for children (if on board). Aspirin should not be given to under 12s because of the risk of Reye's syndrome so you will need an alternative pain killer.
This post is aimed at a "60 mins to help" scenario and thus concerns the initial first aid. Remember that for those seriously injured (major fractures, major burns etc) the first 60 mins represent the 'golden hour' during which resucitation should be started. If you are unlcky to be in this situation call for help early!
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This post is aimed at a "60 mins to help" scenario and thus concerns the initial first aid. Remember that for those seriously injured (major fractures, major burns etc) the first 60 mins represent the 'golden hour' during which resucitation should be started. If you are unlcky to be in this situation call for help early!
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ecudc
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Rub on pain killers (Great for when you can't hold anything down). You definitely need Ibuprofen, aspirin and at least on other pain killer.
Antiseptic wipes not antiseptic.
Take Imodium but only for very mild cases. If food poisoning or something equally serious is suspected do not use it at all. In those cases the old saying better out than in definitely applies.
Rehydrating salts and possibly water chlorinators if travelling to far off parts.
Indigestion tablets, antihistamines, tweezers and a small pair of scissors.
As someone said before bandages in various sizes, plasters, roll of stick tape, roll of gauze. At least on clean tea towel somewhere which can be used as a temporary sling or for reducing blood flow when tied around limb.
Would not recommend burn dressings they always stick. If the burn is serious clingfilm I think is supposed to be better and you need to get to the nearest hospital quick smart and a nurse will then dress it (and importantly undress it.....imagine a plaster being taken off but worse) properly. If its not serious then the best thing for a burn is buckets of cold water and fresh air.
Tubey grips in various sizes and a cooling gel.....great for reducing swelling if you get a sprain.
First aid book.....No matter how good you are, in an emergency it is hand to check and reassure.
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Antiseptic wipes not antiseptic.
Take Imodium but only for very mild cases. If food poisoning or something equally serious is suspected do not use it at all. In those cases the old saying better out than in definitely applies.
Rehydrating salts and possibly water chlorinators if travelling to far off parts.
Indigestion tablets, antihistamines, tweezers and a small pair of scissors.
As someone said before bandages in various sizes, plasters, roll of stick tape, roll of gauze. At least on clean tea towel somewhere which can be used as a temporary sling or for reducing blood flow when tied around limb.
Would not recommend burn dressings they always stick. If the burn is serious clingfilm I think is supposed to be better and you need to get to the nearest hospital quick smart and a nurse will then dress it (and importantly undress it.....imagine a plaster being taken off but worse) properly. If its not serious then the best thing for a burn is buckets of cold water and fresh air.
Tubey grips in various sizes and a cooling gel.....great for reducing swelling if you get a sprain.
First aid book.....No matter how good you are, in an emergency it is hand to check and reassure.
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Chris_Robb
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> and I'm hung a bit too big to be upside down in it!
must have misread it
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must have misread it
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LadyInBed
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Wot, no oxigin! - nm
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BrianJ
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I have mine in a large watertight plastic box. Then each item or group of items are in another watertight plastic box CLERLY marked.. here is what I have
Contents of Each Box
1 Dressing Pack
2 Aspro-Panadol-Sea sickness
3 Crepe Bandages -Triangular Bandages-Thermometer
3a Dressings-Tape
4 Gloves-Eye Patch-Eye Bath
5 Antiseptics-Burns-Mouth Ulcers-Mercurochrome
6 Lamotil(Diarrhea)-Saline(Eye wash)-Panadine Forte(Severe pain)- Xylocaine(Local skin anaesthetic-Rulide (Respiratory infection) -Chrorsig Eye Ointment-Moduretic( Relief of fluid in chest)
7 Loose = Local Antiseptics-Burns Tape-Instruments
8 Band Aid
8a Band Aid
9 Bandages
10 Cotton Buds -Razor
11 Tape- Safety Pins-Tiger Balm
12 Gauze Dressings-Triangular Bandages-
13 Skin Cleaning Swabs-Resus O-Masks
Brian J
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Contents of Each Box
1 Dressing Pack
2 Aspro-Panadol-Sea sickness
3 Crepe Bandages -Triangular Bandages-Thermometer
3a Dressings-Tape
4 Gloves-Eye Patch-Eye Bath
5 Antiseptics-Burns-Mouth Ulcers-Mercurochrome
6 Lamotil(Diarrhea)-Saline(Eye wash)-Panadine Forte(Severe pain)- Xylocaine(Local skin anaesthetic-Rulide (Respiratory infection) -Chrorsig Eye Ointment-Moduretic( Relief of fluid in chest)
7 Loose = Local Antiseptics-Burns Tape-Instruments
8 Band Aid
8a Band Aid
9 Bandages
10 Cotton Buds -Razor
11 Tape- Safety Pins-Tiger Balm
12 Gauze Dressings-Triangular Bandages-
13 Skin Cleaning Swabs-Resus O-Masks
Brian J
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