Essentials In Your First Aid Kit.

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Sigmund

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Hi!

May all be well or on the mend.

We had a bit of a scare not too long ago. And it made me think. (Scary, huh?)

We were at my in-laws family home for a get together. Yay!

My SIL and I noticed one of the twins (4/5 years old) had a sudden/acute rash on his cheeks and it was traveling to other parts of his body. We quickly stripped him down to access the rash.

It became quite apparent he was having an allergic reaction and we had to act quickly. We asked for some Benadryl but there was none in the house. Frick.

But her being an R.N. and me being...paranoid...we both had an a first aid kit in our cars and we gave him a dose of the Benadryl. He responded well but was taken to hospital to make sure.

My point being, if you don't have an emergency first aid kit...get one. Now!
(I know money is tight but the cost of an extended stay in hospital or a funeral are wayyyy more costly and emotionally devastating.)

A link

Make a First Aid Kit | Supplies & Contents | American Red Cross

BTW-have the poison control number programed on your cell.

Peace.

(One more thing. DO NOT administer Ipecac unless you have STRICT instructions from poison control. Throwing up the poison may cause more damage.)

(Last thing- keep the bottle/container and take it with you so you can give it to medical personnel.)

Sorry! Nurses, doctors, EMT's etc, please give us some more advice.
 
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VultureLvr45

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Hi Lovey,

So glad you had the Benedryl in your First Aid.

Kiwi tastes a bit like strawberries. Hubby recently discovered he is allergic to the pesticides used on strawberries and large amounts of sesame and bee stings.

Benedryl definately one of the first items in the case. Hugs and prayers,

Peace to You.
 

AnnaMarie

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If he's allergic to sesame and bees I recommend he have epinephrine handy as well. Sesame is known to be a highly reactive allergy, and a minor reaction for years can suddenly become a major reaction.

The Auvi-q is more convenient for guys to carry. It's about the size of a credit card, but thicker. And it talks,

Epinephrine Auto-Injector | Auvi-Q™ (epinephrine injection, USP)

Sigmund, thank you for pointing out NOT to induce vomiting without checking first. Sometimes it does more harm than good, and most people don't realize that.
 

Grandpa

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We have first aid kits in both cars, and now that we're talking about it, other than bandages, I probably don't know what's in them. I know about the bandages because I stopped and helped once. (OnStar was useless then, unless they got it called in. They wanted me to wait in the car for instructions, while the poor lady was in her crashed car, shaking and bleeding. Yeah, guys, talk to ya later.) I think I remember an icy pack thing and Band-Aids and gauze. But other than that, kinda clueless.

It'd be prudent of us to scope them out and make sure there's some essentials in there. Thanks for the reminder and the PSA, Sigs.
 

GNTLGNT

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...there are a number of First Aid kits available commercially...from Basic, to EMT/Paramedic level...it all depends on what you think you might need, just everyday boo-boos, a basic kit is fine...but Tracy and I always carried an Intermediate style, when the boys were playing ball and we still have it....you can get one for most "average" needs for about 20-30 bucks...and here is what I would suggest be in it....

Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK)

Rolled gauze
  • Elastic wrap
  • Hydrogel-based pads
  • First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic
  • Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze
  • Oval eye pads
  • Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin)
  • Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)
  • Nonstick sterile pads
  • Medical adhesive tape (10-yd. roll, min. 1" width)
  • Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
  • Safety pins
  • ......and gloves, gloves, gloves-and also some type of facemask for Universal Precautions and a pair of blunt-nose scissors...
 

blunthead

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...there are a number of First Aid kits available commercially...from Basic, to EMT/Paramedic level...it all depends on what you think you might need, just everyday boo-boos, a basic kit is fine...but Tracy and I always carried an Intermediate style, when the boys were playing ball and we still have it....you can get one for most "average" needs for about 20-30 bucks...and here is what I would suggest be in it....

Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK)

Rolled gauze
  • Elastic wrap
  • Hydrogel-based pads
  • First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic
  • Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze
  • Oval eye pads
  • Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin)
  • Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)
  • Nonstick sterile pads
  • Medical adhesive tape (10-yd. roll, min. 1" width)
  • Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
  • Safety pins
  • ......and gloves, gloves, gloves-and also some type of facemask for Universal Precautions and a pair of blunt-nose scissors...
This is great!
 

danie

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...there are a number of First Aid kits available commercially...from Basic, to EMT/Paramedic level...it all depends on what you think you might need, just everyday boo-boos, a basic kit is fine...but Tracy and I always carried an Intermediate style, when the boys were playing ball and we still have it....you can get one for most "average" needs for about 20-30 bucks...and here is what I would suggest be in it....

Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK)

Rolled gauze
  • Elastic wrap
  • Hydrogel-based pads
  • First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic
  • Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze
  • Oval eye pads
  • Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin)
  • Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)
  • Nonstick sterile pads
  • Medical adhesive tape (10-yd. roll, min. 1" width)
  • Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
  • Safety pins
  • ......and gloves, gloves, gloves-and also some type of facemask for Universal Precautions and a pair of blunt-nose scissors...
Dang. My little trunk is gonna be full!
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Sigmund

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Sigmund, thank you for pointing out NOT to induce vomiting without checking first. Sometimes it does more harm than good, and most people don't realize that.

Yes, ma'am.

Back in the olden days (my era) parents would discover their child had ingested bleach, Drain O (etc.) and would try mightily to get their child to throw up not knowing the poison they had swallowed would have worse consequences if they vomited.

Thank you.

Peace.
 

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...there are a number of First Aid kits available commercially...from Basic, to EMT/Paramedic level...it all depends on what you think you might need, just everyday boo-boos, a basic kit is fine...but Tracy and I always carried an Intermediate style, when the boys were playing ball and we still have it....you can get one for most "average" needs for about 20-30 bucks...and here is what I would suggest be in it....

Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK)

Rolled gauze
  • Elastic wrap
  • Hydrogel-based pads
  • First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic
  • Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze
  • Oval eye pads
  • Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin)
  • Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)
  • Nonstick sterile pads
  • Medical adhesive tape (10-yd. roll, min. 1" width)
  • Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
  • Safety pins
  • ......and gloves, gloves, gloves-and also some type of facemask for Universal Precautions and a pair of blunt-nose scissors...

This is great!
yeah! I second that opinion! :add: that is quite a comprehensive first aid kit! :m_choke: