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<blockquote data-quote="RidgeTop" data-source="post: 2592616" data-attributes="member: 121190"><p>One thing I do is use a vacuum sealer or zip lock bags for various size wound dressings to keep dry and clean.</p><p>I add duct tape. If you take a roll with only a few yds left - take a knife and remove cardboard center. When you have it all out, collapse the roll flat on itself and it makes it easy to carry and take less room.</p><p>An elastic wrap is good for a sprang ankle. </p><p>Water collection and treatment is a prime concern.</p><p>Some overlooked items would be sun screen and lip protection.</p><p>Remember not to completely cut off circulation with a tourniquet. A restrictive band is actually better than a tourniquet. Otherwise, release tourniquet every few minutes to maintain circulation.</p><p>Alllowing a wound to bleed some helps wash out foreign objects. A person can lose a pint of blood or more without losing consciousness.</p><p>A few day supply of critical medicines should be included.</p><p>Check the contents of kits available and you may get some ideas for other things appropriate for your area.</p><p>In the off season take a Red Cross first aid course.</p><p>Stay safe, Jim</p><p>Air Force Medic. '67-'71</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RidgeTop, post: 2592616, member: 121190"] One thing I do is use a vacuum sealer or zip lock bags for various size wound dressings to keep dry and clean. I add duct tape. If you take a roll with only a few yds left - take a knife and remove cardboard center. When you have it all out, collapse the roll flat on itself and it makes it easy to carry and take less room. An elastic wrap is good for a sprang ankle. Water collection and treatment is a prime concern. Some overlooked items would be sun screen and lip protection. Remember not to completely cut off circulation with a tourniquet. A restrictive band is actually better than a tourniquet. Otherwise, release tourniquet every few minutes to maintain circulation. Alllowing a wound to bleed some helps wash out foreign objects. A person can lose a pint of blood or more without losing consciousness. A few day supply of critical medicines should be included. Check the contents of kits available and you may get some ideas for other things appropriate for your area. In the off season take a Red Cross first aid course. Stay safe, Jim Air Force Medic. '67-'71 [/QUOTE]
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