I am sure we all add a lot more to our kits, but this is my reason to not even start with the basic prepackaged kit. My experience, in back woods and water environment first aid, is most kits are geared to bandages that are easy to remove, rather than tough, and are not all that waterproof. Whereas, my concern is for durability and protection while being able to continue to use the damaged body part. As examples, instead of ordinary Band-Aids, I carry lots of 1" 3M Active Strips. Instead of medical tape, I use duct tape (obviously multipurpose, too). These protect the wound while still allowing you to paddle, etc. Add the bandages to a generous supply of Neosporin and you reduce infection and decrease healing time about 1/3. JKL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I'd add a small roll of electrician's tape to use on fingers and the like, easier to remove than duct tape (which I also include), great for paddle blister prevention... the moleskin of waterworld. I would include a variety of moldable splints...arm, leg. and finger sized...especially the finger size. And don't forget the Vitamin I (ibuprofen). -w *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 11/22/2002 8:05:29 AM Central Standard Time, will_at_bigwoodenradio.com writes: > And don't forget the > Vitamin I (ibuprofen). > Or, a Sawyer Extractor if you paddle or backpack in venomous creature territory. Rob G *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 11/22/2002 8:05:29 AM Central Standard Time, will_at_bigwoodenradio.com writes: > And don't forget the > Vitamin I (ibuprofen). > A caution on the use of ibuprofen while kayaking. This would apply to those who do long distance paddling, especially on long trips. http://www.rnrmarathon.com/exec/rnrmarathon/Medical_Info.cfm?publicationID=18 At the above link, scroll down to the section on Pain Relievers. Amie recently returned from the NYC marathon and had a brochure that contained almost the same information. It was from the marathon medical director and it would appear that the indiscriminant use of ibuprofen and similar pain relievers is contraindicated for endurance athletes. The significant difference between the brochure and this web site is the time prior to an activity - midnight before on the web site and 24 hours before in the brochure. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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