wilderness first aid kits Is Diclofenac (Catiflan and Voltaren-XR) prescription?
Someone recommended I carry Dielofenac in my first aid kit while I am hiking in the wilderness. It, apparently, is a much better pain killer than Asprin. It would be for emergency use only. Do I need a prescription for this?
You still need a prescription to get it. Take aspirin, ibuprofen, and maybe Tylenol with you. I don't care for Tylenol personally because it can cause liver damage. Check with your MD about what would best to carry that is stronger than NSAIDS. Diclofenac is for arthritis. You may need something else for emergency severe pain.
What would you consider the bare essentials for a first aid kit to be taken on an overnight hike? Weight is a consideration, but I also want a reasonable amount of first aid gear to help my self or my buddy in an emergency. I know knowledge is more important than gear, and I have had first aid and CPR training lately.
For a very basic overnight trip, one or two people can get by on the following:
3-4 band-aids
2 bandanas
2 4x4 gauze pads
Duct Tape (mine is wrapped around a Nalgene bottle. I suppose I have about 5 yards or so.) Use it to make splints, pad hot-spots before they turn into blisters, hold on gauze, etc. etc.
2-3 Alcohol wipes
Small tweezers
That's the bare essentials. My personal kit I carry leading daily hikes, solo backpacking trips, and ski patrolling contains the following:
2 sets of latex gloves
2 4x4 dressings
2 40"x40"x56" Triangular bandages
1 3" x 2yd rolled bandage
Assorted mesh Band-Aids for knuckles, straight strips, etc.
Tweezers
Mylar Emergency Blanket
Bottle of 24 tablets of Exceedrin (I get killer headaches)
Bottle of 24 tablets of Ibuprofin
4 Benadryl tablets
4 DayQil Liquid Geltabs.
1 small tube of Gold Bond creme
1 small tube of Mentholatum Deep Heating rub
1 bottle of NuSkin
1 bottle of Toothache medication (it's extract of cloves and it numbs anything.)
CPR mask
Emergency Firestarter (homemade)
1 mini-bic lighter
6 alcohol wipes
Tongue Depressor
A few toothpicks
1 needle
2 feet of nylon thread (just in case I need to sutcher something...I haven't had to, but I could if I had to.)
1 large rubber band
All of that stuff fits into a pouch about the same size as a 1qt Nalgene bottle. I'd guess it weighs about 2lbs. I never weigh stuff I know I need to take.
survival first aid plec help me with the questions First Aid and CPR?
1)The American Heart Association has summarized the most important factors that affect survival of cardiac arrest in its "Chain of Survival" concept. Which of the following are parts of that concept?
a. early access and CPR
b.early defibrillation
c.early advanced care
d. all of the above
2)One of the first steps in treating a client who is suffering from an inhaled poison is to
a.remove contaminated clothing
b.remove the person from the source
c.perform a head to toe examination
d. open the airway and perform rescue breathing
3)Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include
a. pale skin
b. dizziness
c. slow heart beat
d. chest pain rediating down the left arm
4)Signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury include all of the following, except
a. pain at the site of injury
b. swelling
c. deformity
d.nausea
well i've kind of been procrastinating about making a survival kit (for hurricanes, floods, etc), but with all the natural disasters going on i think it's about time, can you tell me if i have everything necessary in here, and if i'm missing anything could you please let me know?
bottled water
canned/dried food
first aid kit (with all the necessities inside it)
emergency radio
batteries
blanket
flashlight
Thanks!
I assume you are putting together a kit for home use.
You will also need:
Camping stove, such as a Coleman propane or multi fuel stove, Kerosene or Oil lamps, and candles. These will come in handy if your electricity goes out for an extended period of time.
Back up Kerosene heater, in case you heat with electricity.
Simple board games are also nice to have, so you will have something to do while the electricity is out.
When stocking food for the main idea of an emergency try and buy canned foods that can be eaten straight from the can if necessary. A lot of Chef Boyardee canned foods fall into this category.
You should get an emergency radio that also has a hand crank power option in case your batteries get all used up. Like the C Crane or Grundig FR200 radios.
Even if you never go camping it is a good idea to have some tarps and a tent large enough for your family to all get into. You never can tell when your house may end up in the next County.
Depending on how serious a situation is, a gun might also be a good idea. You may have to protect your home from people who never stocked anything and they are looting homes for food and anything else they may want.
In case you have to leave home, or your home is destroyed, you will need a way to purify water and be able to start fires.
