Originally Posted By: boatman
In the military they teach you that your first aid is for you.In other words you use the first aid kit of the person that you are giving aid to.If you do not maintain or restock your kit,It can not help someone help you.If you go on an outing with me and you get hurt it sucks to be you.I'll still help you but you wil get the bill times two to replace what I used.
You can make a good first aid kit rather cheaply.Maxipads and vetwrap for major gashes.A tampon or two for bullet wounds and a corner off an bed sheet for a triangle bandage (cravat).Add in a box of fabric handy man variety Bandaids and a tube of triple antibiotic ointment for the booboos.This can be put in a doubled up Quart size freezer bags.You may even have some room for some 4X4'sand some tape.This cuold be carried in a cargo pocket or an outside pocket of a pack.If you get into the 4X4's, maxipads or tampons your outing should end.
HAVING SOMETHING TO STOP MAJOR BLEEDING COULD SAVE SOMEONES LIFE
(maybe your own)SO WHY NOT CARRY ONE!!!!!!

BOATMAN
John


I doubt you could stuff a tampon in a typical bullet wound. From what I have read by people who appear to know much more about it than I do (including some MDs on other forums) tampons are not a good choice for bullet wounds. The maxipad idea will probably work but so will gauze or a hanky.

I think the condoms, maxipads, and tampons are there for the humor value as much as being truly a useful item for the average person.

From what I have read, most doctors now recommend against the use of triple antibiotic ointment since a substantial number of people are allergic to one of the ingredients. I have also read that non-prescription topical antibiotics are not especially effective anyway.

Vetwrap seems like a good choice.
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Bob