On the subject of first aid I believe in being prepared for the unique ways paddlers get injured. I carry: 3x3 gause bandages- a cut that gets wet bleeds a lot. Surgical scrub- (hibiclens) for cleaning out barnacle cuts...easily infected due to the organic matter triple antibotic ointment-the gel like ointment stays on wounds moleskin- for blisters anti-imflamitories (Ibprophem)- for joint aches and tendonities percogesic- pain killer and muscle relaxant (I'm getting older, can you tell?) pepto bismo- for cooking mistakes butterfly bandages- temporary stiches eye drops- benedryl-for allegeric reactions oil of clove- for toothache Bob, Sitka *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Aug 23 1999 - 14:08:06 PDT
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