Safety at Sea - First Aid
Tis the season that many of us begin to take stock of our rods, reels, and all manner of fishing gear as we prepare for next season. We want to be ready!!
Something that perhaps may not get as much attention is first aid. Both in being prepared for anything from minor cuts and bruises, to serious life threatening emergencies. How prepared are you? When is the last time you went through your First Aid Kit? Have any items reached their expiration dates? Do you even have a First Aid Kit? Has your First Aid, CPR certifications expired? Did you ever take the courses?
For all intensive purposes, should a medical emergency arrise, you are basically on your own. Help is not usually readly available as it is on land.
Here’s what I keep aboard, and invite all to give their thoughts, recommendations, and comments.
In no particular order……..
1. Ace Bandages
2. Stainless Steel Tweezers
3. Neosporin
4. Tylenol - Extra Strength
5. Burn Gel
6. Wound Wash
7. Stainless Steel Sissors
8. Waterproof Adhesive Tape
9. Assorted Gauze
10. Assorted Type/Size BandAid's
11. Compressions Pads
12. Disposable Latex Gloves
13. Wound Closure Devices
14. Benadryl
15. Tourniquet Kit
16. Blanket
17. Adult Low Dose Aspirin
All this, (except the blanket & gloves) is kept in an accessible waterproof airtight First Aid container.
We are not getting any younger so I also carry an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on board as well.
Tis the season that many of us begin to take stock of our rods, reels, and all manner of fishing gear as we prepare for next season. We want to be ready!!
Something that perhaps may not get as much attention is first aid. Both in being prepared for anything from minor cuts and bruises, to serious life threatening emergencies. How prepared are you? When is the last time you went through your First Aid Kit? Have any items reached their expiration dates? Do you even have a First Aid Kit? Has your First Aid, CPR certifications expired? Did you ever take the courses?
For all intensive purposes, should a medical emergency arrise, you are basically on your own. Help is not usually readly available as it is on land.
Here’s what I keep aboard, and invite all to give their thoughts, recommendations, and comments.
In no particular order……..
1. Ace Bandages
2. Stainless Steel Tweezers
3. Neosporin
4. Tylenol - Extra Strength
5. Burn Gel
6. Wound Wash
7. Stainless Steel Sissors
8. Waterproof Adhesive Tape
9. Assorted Gauze
10. Assorted Type/Size BandAid's
11. Compressions Pads
12. Disposable Latex Gloves
13. Wound Closure Devices
14. Benadryl
15. Tourniquet Kit
16. Blanket
17. Adult Low Dose Aspirin
All this, (except the blanket & gloves) is kept in an accessible waterproof airtight First Aid container.
We are not getting any younger so I also carry an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on board as well.
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