Re: [Paddlewise] The Basic Stuff/First Aid -Reply

From: Michael R Noyes <mnoyes_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 15:10:07 -0400
Sisler, Clyde wrote:

>         Since I take aspirin to prevent blood clotting, I bleed like
> hell when cut so I carry extra gauze pads to apply as clean pressure
> points.  I've been told sanitary napkins would really be great but don't
> have the nerve to go buy any.  Besides, I'm confused enough wearing a
> skirt when I go paddling.  Geeze, ya don't think I'll like being paddled
> soon, do ya?  Sure hope this 'yak stuff isn't a degenerative process.
> ***************************************************************************
>

I was told by my instructor when I took a first aid course that sanitary
napkins are not only a good idea, but what they often use themselves in their
kit.  But make sure you get the ones with tie strings on them, that way you get
the complete compress in one package!

Mike



--
The only substitute for good manners is fast reflexes.


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