Speaking of FAKs - I found a site with all sorts of kits. Having had some First Aid training (I really really need to go re-cert), and having come across SERIOUS accidents twice in my life (Before the First responders), I have a tendency to want at least SOME trauma "stuff" in the kit. Frankly, I'm NOT qualified to do c-collars, airways, BP and the like, so the high end EMT kits have stuff I DON'T need, but to get the stuff I WANT, I either have to add to an existing kit, or remove from a bigger kit

doing a web search (and NOT knowing the companies, or prices) this kit is "interesting" http://www.e-firstaidsupplies.com/first-aid-kit-20.html

Just remember: ABC - airway, breathing and circulation

Or if you can keep the air going in and out, and the blood inside and going round and round - you've solved 90% of your problem - now to get the guys with the flashing lights on their truck to you

"Little" cuts/scrapes will be a LOT more common, and you WILL use that part of the kit a LOT more often. In a minimalist kit, I do carry one or 2 bandaids, but worst comes to worst, a 4x4, a pair of EMT shears (folks - buy a box of a dozen - the cost like $1 each in bulk - and they do weaar out), and a bit of first aid tape, and I can MAKE a bandaid easy enough, and make it fit the wound

Be careful using any of the antibiotic ointments on someone you don't know - they may be allergic, ditto giving someone ANY drugs - you are not a paramedic/MD (if you are, feel free to ignore my advise).

DO NOT exceed your training level

BTW If I can get thge picture off my cell phone, I'll post a picture of my PERSONAL First aid kit at the office - NOT the company kit - MY kit

another edit: One of our supporting vendors has what looks like a fairly good kit
http://www.redflarekits.com/pc/4041/fak/COMPREHENSIVE+First+Aid+Kit+by+Adventure+Medical+Kits


Edited by kc2ixe (05/02/08 06:00 PM)
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