Arizona Boy Scouts Aid Bag
A friend of mine (The Chief of Surgery at Doc T's hospital) has asked if we could advise on a medical kit for a Boy Scout troop leader here in Arizona.
I would imagine that it would be a basic kit as the bearer would not possess a medical background. With that said, is there a good book on first aid to place in the kit? I need a pack and a contents list. I’m sure some of the aid bags we’ve discussed would work fine. Thanks, Team Sergeant |
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/produc...responder_bag/
As for packing list: http://www.chinookmed.com/detail.php...&limit_start=5 http://www.chinookmed.com/detail.php...limit_start=10 http://www.chinookmed.com/detail.php...&limit_start=0 I recently made some custom kits. Thier contens was a lot like the above modules. I also added a pocketmask, gloves, Petzl Zippka, Paramedioc sissor and a pocket refrence guide from WMI/Nols printet on a red fabric. If there is ALS providers i suggest that they add ALS supplies in a separate bag. I also dont included any Feel good meds. |
Thanks SG.
Is this it? All you medics/PA's/MD's sleeping??? TS (Sure, just wait till you guys need to know how to rip off one's head and shit down their lungs, then you'll be asking my advice....) |
In addition to what SG put up there
1. Bee sting kits 2. Eye kits with wash 3. Benedryl and calamine for poison oivy etc 4. Some pliers for pulling splinters, etc. 5. Lots and lots of bandaids |
From a Boy Scouts website:
Bar of soap 2-inch roller bandage 1-inch roller bandage 1-inch adhesive 3-by-3-inch sterile pads Triangular bandage Assorted gauze pads Adhesive strips Clinical oral thermometer Scissors Tweezers Sunburn lotion Lip salve Poison-ivy lotion Small flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb) Absorbent cotton Water purification tablets (iodine) Safety pins Needles Paper cups Foot powder Instant ice packs -add that to NDD's list then add Saca's off the top of his head list:
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for the reference books you asked about...
I do not have personal experience with this product, but it looks like a great idea. Written for the laymen... flash card style treatment synopsis on laminated/tear proof paper.
I followed the links and it looks like the cards alone are $28. http://www.wildernessmedical.com/flashcards.htm Anyone have any knowledge of this product to help the Team Sergeant out on whether its worthwhile? If so, chime in. Will keep looking for better info Team Sergeant.... its a slow day at the office. :( |
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We have those nasty little killer bees here. Also rattle snakes. Heat kills more people in AZ than anywhere in the United States. I'll get this put together and let you guys view the list. Thanks All. |
TS,
When I was a boy scout not all that long ago... We had a bunch of the older scouts who were EMT's (two of the assistant scoutmasters were firefighter/paramedics) and pretty experienced first aid/first responders. Might be worthwhile to talk to the guy firsthand and see what he's comfortable with. I know a troop I later transfered to had no one who would have been able to use more than a band-aid. I'm sure you knew this stuff but It's always nice to see the boy scouts get good help since it was such a positive part of my upbringing. |
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why not just carry a packet of gatorade powder, or a bottle of pedialyte? |
You can buy commercially-prepared ORS at many outdoor retailers (i.e. REI) if that's what you want.
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TS,
Did you get the info you need or are you still waiting for more input? |
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I'll take any and all input and build a package based on our input. One thing I would add is a signal mirror to signal the Dustoff chopper with. It's not a survival piece of gear out here in AZ, it's a must to get someone's attention, especially if someone's injured. Razor, what's an ORS package? |
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