Re: [Paddlewise] First Aid Kits

From: Wayne Smith <wsmith16_at_charter.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:28:36 -0500
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?
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