I was chatting with Daddio today and we were wondering what kind and where you guys might buy your first aid kits when you're on the road? Do you put on together manually and keep it in your vehicle? Or are the complete kits to buy?
I made my own up with various items but heaps of band aids of various shapes and sizes as no matter what I do I end up needing one. I also put some things in for constipation and the runs (couldn't spell the D word sorry). Eye drops was another thing. Oh! and metho, I tend to use metho when I cut myself. I know I shouldn't so I have been told but I do.
blaze said
06:15 AM Aug 18, 2014
Go and see your local SES as they normally put a good one together for fund raisers.
cheers
blaze
Big Gorilla said
09:02 AM Aug 18, 2014
I bought mine from St. Johns Ambulance. Can't recall the cost, I think around $70.00 or $80.00. It comes in a small bag and I keep it in my MH permanently.
_wombat_ said
09:27 AM Aug 18, 2014
much cheaper to make up your own IMHO and you get what you want in it not a load of stuff you may never use.
another point here is the FAK should be checked every 12 months to ditch any out od date stuff and replace with new stuff.
beiffe said
12:27 PM Aug 18, 2014
Our first aid kit should reflect your ability to use it, even though there is some truth in the fact of if you have the gear someone may come along that can use it.
I feel that all travelers should have some experience in First Aid and now how to handle the basic problems.
We all wear our first aid kit as your belt can be used as well as your shirt and even your shoe laces.
I make my own first aid kits with stuff that I deem necessary and I have the skill to use.
If you want to buy a ready made one make sure it has the basics, triangular bandages, sterile dressings, scissors, CPR mask if you think you will be able to use it and perhaps the first aid app on your phone just in case.
Regards
Brian.
Phil C said
07:27 PM Aug 18, 2014
beiffe wrote:
Our first aid kit should reflect your ability to use it, even though there is some truth in the fact of if you have the gear someone may come along that can use it. I feel that all travelers should have some experience in First Aid and now how to handle the basic problems. We all wear our first aid kit as your belt can be used as well as your shirt and even your shoe laces. I make my own first aid kits with stuff that I deem necessary and I have the skill to use. If you want to buy a ready made one make sure it has the basics, triangular bandages, sterile dressings, scissors, CPR mask if you think you will be able to use it and perhaps the first aid app on your phone just in case. Regards Brian.
Hello all
I spent a few years as a St John volunteer some time ago. First Aid has changed dramaticaly since I started however the rule of thumb is do what you can to help.
As far as a kit is concerned I have roller bandages of 3 sizes, 6 triangulars as these are the most versitile, betadine liquid, splinter removers, eye spears (pointy little wedges for taking small foriegn objects out of eyes) 4 different sized pads, resus mask, saline solution bottles a few other nic nacs and of course GLOVES and a day/night vest.
I agree with Brian, do what you can with what you have. Please dont just stand by and watch, very bad feeling when somebody is hurt bad.
Safe travels
Gerty Dancer said
07:51 PM Aug 18, 2014
Have you done a first aid course? I reckon that's the most important ingredient in any first-aid kit, to know what to do with the stuff in it.
Luckily serious accidents are rare, and little problems that need antiseptic and a bad-aid will be the most common, you'll need more band-aids as Dougwe said, plus disposable gloves, than anything else.
EllenajoeL said
08:25 PM Aug 18, 2014
Its a very good point raised here.....undertaking a first aid course (where possible, else finding and truly reading a first aid manual) is of paramount importance.
From there, both skills and knowledgeably-selected first aid equipment will require refreshing/updating/replacing, at least once a year.
Safety first.
Baz421 said
08:32 PM Aug 18, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
much cheaper to make up your own IMHO and you get what you want in it not a load of stuff you may never use.
another point here is the FAK should be checked every 12 months to ditch any out od date stuff and replace with new stuff.
Yes we do this also,, and we carry more serious large bandages etc that you find in first aid kits. Reason we go bush off the highways and byways. Use the St John's book as a guide and stock accordingly.
roadtourer said
06:41 AM Aug 19, 2014
Thank you all great advise
Yes i have just completed my first aid course and so has dad. Dad has been a first aider for years even helped people at times of need. I think this is very important. Guess i've followed in his foot steps
Defiantly agree first aid changed heaps in the past few years i had to re sit a complete new test which i must say was very interesting.
Bas + Eve said
05:08 PM Aug 21, 2014
ebay....250 pce compact, lightweight and comprehensive $20 free shipping. If you need anything more call an ambulance
I was chatting with Daddio today and we were wondering what kind and where you guys might buy your first aid kits when you're on the road? Do you put on together manually and keep it in your vehicle? Or are the complete kits to buy?
any advise and ideas would be appreciated
G/day mate,
We have this very well equipped outback truma kit
here is the link
http://aplhealthcare.com.au/contents/en-us/p230_Product_192.html
Cheers
The Hats
cheers
blaze
I bought mine from St. Johns Ambulance. Can't recall the cost, I think around $70.00 or $80.00. It comes in a small bag and I keep it in my MH permanently.
much cheaper to make up your own IMHO and you get what you want in it not a load of stuff you may never use.
another point here is the FAK should be checked every 12 months to ditch any out od date stuff and replace with new stuff.
I feel that all travelers should have some experience in First Aid and now how to handle the basic problems.
We all wear our first aid kit as your belt can be used as well as your shirt and even your shoe laces.
I make my own first aid kits with stuff that I deem necessary and I have the skill to use.
If you want to buy a ready made one make sure it has the basics, triangular bandages, sterile dressings, scissors, CPR mask if you think you will be able to use it and perhaps the first aid app on your phone just in case.
Regards
Brian.
Hello all
I spent a few years as a St John volunteer some time ago. First Aid has changed dramaticaly since I started however the rule of thumb is do what you can to help.
As far as a kit is concerned I have roller bandages of 3 sizes, 6 triangulars as these are the most versitile, betadine liquid, splinter removers, eye spears (pointy little wedges for taking small foriegn objects out of eyes) 4 different sized pads, resus mask, saline solution bottles a few other nic nacs and of course GLOVES and a day/night vest.
I agree with Brian, do what you can with what you have. Please dont just stand by and watch, very bad feeling when somebody is hurt bad.
Safe travels
Luckily serious accidents are rare, and little problems that need antiseptic and a bad-aid will be the most common, you'll need more band-aids as Dougwe said, plus disposable gloves, than anything else.
Its a very good point raised here.....undertaking a first aid course (where possible, else finding and truly reading a first aid manual) is of paramount importance.
From there, both skills and knowledgeably-selected first aid equipment will require refreshing/updating/replacing, at least once a year.
Safety first.
Yes we do this also,, and we carry more serious large bandages etc that you find in first aid kits. Reason we go bush off the highways and byways. Use the St John's book as a guide and stock accordingly.
Yes i have just completed my first aid course and so has dad. Dad has been a first aider for years even helped people at times of need. I think this is very important. Guess i've followed in his foot steps
Defiantly agree first aid changed heaps in the past few years i had to re sit a complete new test which i must say was very interesting.