One of the more common ways to get injured paddling that I've seen is moving your boat before/after you're in it, usually ankles. I always carry a SAM splint and duck tape just for that reason. Wayne > > - Muscle cramps and muscle problems > - Stomach disorders > - Seasickness > - Head aches > - Cuts and bruises > - Dislocated shoulders > - Jelly fish, poisonous fish and insect stings > - Burns from camp stoves > - Broken limbs > > Wondered if anyone could add to this list and/or suggest first aid remedies > that are widely accepted. Or even better has anyone designed a First Aid kit > for kayakers, what does it contain and why? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Mar 28 2004 - 16:31:17 PST
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