First Aid Kit recommendation ?

[lizzyhermit]

do any of you have a recommendation for an already put together first aid kit for carrying in the truck? Or a good one to use as a basis for bombing ?

 

[Shovelhead]

At a minimum I'd suggest a replacement fan belt, fuel filter, and the tools needed to change them.

 

[paccool]

Also, fuses, jumper cables, a few tools, a quart of oil, a decent tire iron. I also carry a gallon of water in the tool box.

 

[Sticks]

If you can afford it, a spare lift pump, a decent bottle jack or something close to it, a can of fix a flat, duct tape, and a spare key wired up under the truck somewhere hidden.



If you want the bombing kit, keep all the small stock items in the truck, and get a large tool kit for the garage, up to and including a code scanner, multimeter, and the official shop manual for your truck.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Spark Plugs!!!





No really get yourself a Full set of fault codes (Grab em off the NETDP site if ya want) and print them out and keep them with you. Many times You can get yourself to the point of whats wrong and even in some cases even get yourself up and running faster on the side of the road.

 

[Blakers]

A fire extinguisher. Might save someone else's life too if you see a wreck along while driving.

 

[lizzyhermit]

oops !

thanks for the truck/mechanical suggestions but I was asking abou Medical [\b] first aid kits. you know, band aids, etc. gosh, I'm red faced... ..... I know we have EMT and firemen types on the forum so thought they might have good suggestions. Nothing elaborate but someything that might give some help 'til the professionals can render aid.

 

[Sticks]

Re: oops !

Originally posted by lizzyhermit

thanks for the truck/mechanical suggestions but I was asking abou Medical [\b] first aid kits. you know, band aids, etc. gosh, I'm red faced... ..... I know we have EMT and firemen types on the forum so thought they might have good suggestions. Nothing elaborate but someything that might give some help 'til the professionals can render aid.

OOHHHHH... It's Shovelhead's fault, he started on the vehicle first aid. I guess our priorities are a little messed up (or are they).



I stand by the duct tape, also add some clean towels, candle, flares, space blanket, suture kit, alcohol (both kinds - one topical, one oral ) athletic tape, band-aids or nu-skin, aspirin/Advil, and a good SHARP knife that never gets used.

 

[tpuig]

There is a shload of info out there concerning med kits. A lot of it is personal preference. I got my EMT certification a long time ago, and had some simple combat med training in the military, but even a basic First Aid course is a good idea for anyone. (You don't have to be an actual brain surgeon to stop somebody's hand from bleeding. ) Keeping it simple is best.



I put together a couple kits based on two levels of necessity. First is for the minor band aid/splinter/aspirin type stuff, which is just a small bag under the seat or in glove box. The bigger kit is a lot more inclusive in case I happen upon a crash scene, etc. (I carry a large medic bag under the back seat for that, along with the extinguisher. )



A lot of folks build their own kits to suite their level of expertise, but generally you'll want some gloves. (You GOTTA have gloves!) Some 2x2 and 4x4 sterile pads, band aids of various sizes, tape, and then whatever else you can think of. Couple bottles of water, ice pak, heat pak, blanket, candy bars, etc. A box of baby butt wipes for wiping hands is alway nice, too.

There's nothing wrong with the Costco type car first aid kit, but for me it leaves some stuff out, and I'm not a fan of the burn creams.

As mentioned, a fire extinguisher is right at the top of the list. You may never use any of this stuff, but it's sure beats standing around watching somebody bleed while you're trying to get a signal on the cell phone.





A good start is the Platoon medic size kit available from most surplus stores. It's got the basics, is relatively cheap ($12) and small.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/...gid=&mscssid=UXVCA608AFKM8LLPHAHBTCU72F4SE6WD



Cheaper than Dirt has another on special right now for $15.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=MKT-1018&mscssid=UXVCA608AFKM8LLPHAHBTCU72F4SE6WD









I picked up a large medic kit from CTD and another on eBay for $50 for the trunk of the other car. I'd recommend you do a quick search for first aid kit in some of the survival type boards, and you'll find more than you ever wanted to know... and they have med kit holy wars just like we have over synthetic oils and exhaust brakes... ;-)

Hope this helps.

TP

 

[pwknapp]

First item should be a mouth to mouth mask of some sort. Cause if it's serious you want to keep them going till help shows up.

JM . 02

 

[Sticks]

Originally posted by pwknapp

First item should be a mouth to mouth mask of some sort. Cause if it's serious you want to keep them going till help shows up.

JM . 02

You have to know how first. Unfortunately not every one is trained to provide CPR. Mine expired 2 years ago, and I have not been able to get it updated.

 

[ralphr]

I was always told, do not worry if you have "stuff" you don't / can't use. No telling in an emergency situation there won't be a doctor, nurse, or emt that has the know how, if you have the right equipment.



so beyond the comon things, band aids, antibioticts, fire extinguisher, and blanket, let your wallet help you decide.

 

[lizzyhermit]

Originally posted by sticks

You have to know how first. Unfortunately not every one is trained to provide CPR. Mine expired 2 years ago, and I have not been able to get it updated.

did that last week. been a number of years so got myself recertified. First Aid / CPR (adult, child and infant). us grandpa's gotta be prepared.



hey pwknapp, the masks are really hard to find locally. called barrier shields, red cross has 'em but not the discount druggists. our instructor stressed helping but protecting yourself first (if possible, if not - decision time! )



it was real interesting during the child/infant cpr exercises as we were very gentle so as not to hurt the 'lil buggers (practice dummies, non-living). instructor pointed out that they are not breathing, nor have any circulation. so they are clinically dead. can't hurt 'em much more so do what's necessary !!

 

[JWhitcomb]

Maxi Pads and duct tape, no joke.

 

[lizzyhermit]

Originally posted by JWhitcomb

Maxi Pads and duct tape, no joke.

pampers work great also. wife did a head wound compression of a little blighter that ran into a concrete column at KMART using a disposable diaper. EMT types were very complimentary. btw, the diaper was unused.

 

[JWhitcomb]

Pampers, great idea. Most accident scenes involve a lot of bleeding, at least in my limited experiance, and big pads are a must. Chances are help will get to you within an hour so stopping bleeding and keeping broken limbs from moving are very important. Clearing airways are very important but most folks don't know what to do. I understand more extensive first aid kits are nice but without some training they are wasted on us untrained folks. I would encourage everyone to take a basic Red Cross first aid class.