Which first aid kit?

[Rocked and Loaded]

2 x snake bandages.

Here they are suitable for a bite from any of our snake species.

Bit different in Africa, where they are effective for neurotoxic bites (e.g., Mamba, Cobra) but generally not for use on cytotoxic bites (e.g., Puff Adder, Spitting Cobra).

Hopefully PH is not the one that is bitten and can offer the right guidance.

I wasn’t familiar with those and had to look them up. They seem to be recommended against in the US for pit viper bites but could be used for coral snakes.

Interesting.

 

[Miletic]

The problem with snake serum is that it has to be kept cold

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

The problem with snake serum is that it has to be kept cold

I think the snake bandages are a type of compression bandage.

 

[Miletic]

You are right. But I think that they are only of a local character and that they only prevent infection of the wound and have very little effect on the poison itself. I say this but I'm not sure, I'm just guessing. In any case, you should have them

 

[coreydb]

For daily living and hunting, an individual first aid kit to address the typical superficial cuts and bruises. For the auto, you can add to the individual kit and include blood clotting bandages and gauze; even a CAT tourniquet. Also a mouth to mouth mask apparatus. I actually revived someone without one and wish I had it. You can assemble your own or get on line and order one that satisfies you.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

I've seen a number of people suggest that a good first aid kit is an absolutely mandatory piece of equipment. What kit do you choose to carry, and how do you balance size/weight versus capability?

at Tallyho we have one in every vehicle, basic bandaids, disinfectant, bandages, pain tablets, allergy stuff
each PH has one in his Pack, same as vehicle
the lodge has a fairly extensive one too, this one covers a lot more serious injuries and for burns etc....(and hangovers), and general ointments for stings and bites, allergies, eye drops etc etc

 

[Miletic]

You should especially watch out for hangovers. Those of us who like to drink sit by the fire a little longer during the night, and then the morning hunt is endangered. Those from the lodge know that, so they prepare drugs for sobering up

 

[Tintin]

I think the snake bandages are a type of compression bandage.

^ Yes. They generally have indicators woven in to the fabric to assist in optimising the level of compression.

But I think that they are only of a local character and that they only prevent infection of the wound and have very little effect on the poison itself.

^ They slow venom spread via the lymphatic system by compressing lymph vessels without stopping blood flow.

 

[Miletic]

Thanks Tintin for explenation

 

[Betterinthebush]

1) first aid package w/tourniquet, sharpie, clotting agent, clotting gauze, Israeli compression bandage, adhesive wrap, bandaids, neosporin, antacids (there’s no bigger discomfort than having heartburn without relief in the bush), baby aspirin, naproxen, sterile gloves.

2) LED pen light (AAA)

3) two chem lights

4) lifestraw

5) spare glasses

6) ZEISS lens cloth, silk wipe, and spritz

7) Kodak pixpro

This is my tiny kit. It goes on every stalk with me in Alaska. In Africa it stays in the bakkie. I have a larger, more comprehensive kit in my pack with larger lifesaving items and tools like scissors, space blanket, I.V. Start kit and ringers, etc.

In camp I have a med box from the Wellness Company. Great piece of kit. The only thing I add to it is Toridol for powerful non narcotic pain management in case of an emergency.

 

[Miletic]

Heartburn
I have problem with heartburn

 

[Kelle]

I'm a former combat medic (1 tour to Afghanistan) and my IFAK looks like this...

Main focus for me is to stop a catastrophic bleeding, becauise that's what save life.

So 2 Combat tournequet (CAT), 2 big field dressing and one extra large. Resque blanket, traume sissor, gloves and some other stuff.

Packed in a bag with tear off panel.

Keep it simple stupid

 

[RedTag]

Heartburn
I have problem with heartburn

I had a problem with heartburn myself. A couple things that helped me:
1. Intermittent and periodic prolonged fasting- physically shrinks the stomach.
2. Apple cider vinegar- 1 tablespoon to a cup of water daily (or twice daily) and can add a pinch of cinnamon
I rarely get heartburn anymore. And it costs next to nothing to give this a try. Good luck!

 

[Miletic]

I had a problem with heartburn myself. A couple things that helped me:
1. Intermittent and periodic prolonged fasting- physically shrinks the stomach.
2. Apple cider vinegar- 1 tablespoon to a cup of water daily (or twice daily) and can add a pinch of cinnamon
I rarely get heartburn anymore. And it costs next to nothing to give this a try. Good luck!

Thank you my friend. I'm going to try this with apple cider vinegar and cinnamon. That seems great to me. Thanks again

 

[wesheltonj]

Hunting at my place in South Texas I made my own. Lots of pads with clotting agent. And few regular bandages, snake bite kit, a couple of surgical tools and an ace bandage. All stored in a white painted 50 cal ammo box with a Red Cross on both sides. Stands out from everything else stored in the Conex Box for quick access.

 

[Betterinthebush]

I had a problem with heartburn myself. A couple things that helped me:
1. Intermittent and periodic prolonged fasting- physically shrinks the stomach.
2. Apple cider vinegar- 1 tablespoon to a cup of water daily (or twice daily) and can add a pinch of cinnamon
I rarely get heartburn anymore. And it costs next to nothing to give this a try. Good luck!

It’s that damn mountain house chili Mac that gets me every time. That’s why I started carrying it. +1 on fasting.

 

[pilar]

“” a mouth to mouth mask apparatus. I actually revived someone without one and wish I had it.“
That is something that is usually forgotten till direly needed
Saw a guy get struck by lightning ( holding a shovel while he stood on top of a grain wagon) my buddy did CPR and mouth to mouth as we were trying to get to the hard top road , and the guy regurgitated In to W.C’s mouth, it’s something I can’t forget, yet I don’t have a MtM mask in my kit

 

[Rafiki]

Build your own, only you know your needs. Your PH will have the stuff for the common leaks.