Re: [at-l] first aid kits

[" bluestreak" <bluestreak@mailcity.com>]

beesting kit, I am allergic to insect bites and if bitten on the neck it could swell and close my windpipe,the beesting kit is a device to easily inject yourself with a large dose of antihistamines to reduce swelling
nsaids are aspirin,tylenol etc.
gauze roll in case of heavy bleeding or to wrap the wound
 
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the bluestreak
New Hampshire

On Wed, 24 Feb 1999 09:17:41   Peter Nyberg wrote:
>From: bluestreak <bluestreak@mailcity.com>
>Subject: [at-l] first aid kits
>
>
>>Hi all, I am curious to know how many of you carry first aid kits with you
>on the trail. Do you take it even on day hikes, or only on extended
>trips.What do you carry? What would you not leave home without? Here is the
>contents of my kit, would be curious to see contents of others.
>>
>>Band aids of various sizes
>Yes
>
>>gauze pads & roll
>I take a few gauze pads.  A roll of what, more gauze?
>
>>triple antibiotic
>Yes
>
>>bee sting kit
>No. What is it?
>
>>various nsaids
>Huh?
>
>>antacid
>>pepto bismal tabs
>No and no.
>
>>tweezers
>Yes.
>
>>tick spoon
>I'm starting to feel ignorant.  What the heck is this?
>
>>antiseptic wipes
>Yes.
>
>>needle & thread
>Yes, but I consider this part of my repair kit, not my first aid kit.  I
>think the needles I bring are way too big for stitches.
>
>>adhesive tape
>Used to bring a roll of medical type adhesive tape.  Now just more duct
>tape.
>
>>moleskin
>Yes.
>
>>scissors
>Used to pack a pair of scissors.  Now I have a little Swiss Army knife with
>scissors.
>
>>ace bandage
>I've carried one for years and years.  Never even thought about using it.
>Eventually I'll probably drop it.  I am blessed with good knees.
>
>Also:
>Some kind of anti-inflamatory (Ibuprophin).
>Some kind of general antihystamin (sp?)
>A plastic mirror.
>
>Peter
>
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>>the bluestreak
>>New Hampshire
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