What's in your First Aid kit?

[Evan Sussman]

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Job specific first aid kit, and AR list

I'm working on putting together more robust kits for our trucks. The issue I have with many off the shelf kits is that they can't handle a likely scenario for us. My list of additions: - SAM splint - Israeli trauma compression bandage - antihistamine in packets not bottle - medical tape 1" -...

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[GoodGraft]

Will do!

Here's the list (attached) we are currently working from, largely based on suggestions offered here. An important note that came up in our crew discussion: splints and tourniquets should only be applied by individuals who have been trained to use them; mis-use may cause more harm than good.

 

[Dan Cobb]

You may want to include 1 or 2 red plastic (biohazard) bags for disposal of any contaminated materials (bandages, gloves, clothing, etc.) Tip: if you ever have to use a red bag, get the ambulance to take it with them or send it with the injured to the hospital or clinic. Otherwise, it's usually very challenging to properly dispose of medical waste.

 

[Bigtime_aero]

I sewed up a med kit to model the TacMed kit. still haven't filled it yet. I don't climb often; about every weekend or so. and I'm a rec climber.
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[ATH]

Here's the list (attached) we are currently working from, largely based on suggestions offered here. An important note that came up in our crew discussion: splints and tourniquets should only be applied by individuals who have been trained to use them; mis-use may cause more harm than good.

That is a great checklist - especially with the expiration dates. We all forget about the (hopefully) seldom used first aid kit!

Do you have the crew check each box as it gets used so you can refill appropriately?

 

[Dan Cobb]

If you put a tamper seal on the first aid kit, routine inspections are much easier. (You don't even have to open the kit if the seal is in place.) The plastic type you see on fire extinguishers work well. You can write the earliest expiration date on the seal.

 

[Evan Sussman]

If you put a tamper seal on the first aid kit, routine inspections are much easier. (You don't even have to open the kit if the seal is in place.) The plastic type you see on fire extinguishers work well. You can write the earliest expiration date on the seal.

We took a tag like they'll use at a saw shop to tag your tool into repair (a 3*5" card w/wire) and wrote "re-stock if seal is broken" or similar between the zippers. It has light wire attaching it so you can just tug it off.

My apprentice had the thoughtful idea to attach the tag to the truck keys after she opened the kit. Made it impossible to miss hanging in the key rack the following morning.

The kit was stocked that day after use, and re-sealed.