5 Things You Need to Know About First Aid Kits For Trauma
1. Where the Action is
A trauma first aid kit differs from a regular emergency first aid kit in that it is loaded with supplies to treat major injuries. You'll need to pack a trauma first aid kit if you are involved in sports or trips that present more risk and a higher incidence of serious accidents. The kit is bigger and heavier, so you should consider the possibilities of needing one before you go through the trouble. A day hike near civilization probably will not put you in the kind of danger where you might expect to have to treat major trauma with no assistance. But an overnight hike that includes rock climbing in a remote area may be riskier.
2. Tie it all Together
Elastic bandages with ready-made gauze bandages can be transported easily and applied quickly to a broken bone or open wound. Many of the tightly wound wraps can be put on single-handedly, so solo hikers can treat their own injuries. Another wrap that is an important tool in a trauma kit is a tourniquet. While a bone can be stabilized using a nearby branch or board found in the wild, you don't have to take the chance that you won't find the right size. Any time that can be spared before a serious break gets treated can mean the difference between a bleed-out or amputation and full healing. Carry a lightweight, aluminum stick about two inches wide that can be used to immobilize a broken bone.
3. When it Gets hot
Burns can be the most painful injuries and, if not treated well, can send a person into shock. Carry sterile burn dressing. You can get it now in gel packs that will relieve the pain and prevent infection when applied directly to the burn. Additional burn ointment in small individual packages can easily be added to a kit, as well as non-stick sterile gauze pads.
4. Don't Forget the Basics
Keep all the common first aid supplies filled with fresh, clean pieces such as gauze, Band-Aids and pain relievers. A few other trauma pieces you may consider adding include eyewash, insulin, a sling, a portable gurney and flares. Make sure you carry a fully charged cell phone or other communication device.
5. Ready-Made First aid
You can purchase a trauma first aid kit already packed in a backpack bag online or from a military supply store or you can make your own. If you spread the supplies out in your other bags, make sure to note where everything is located. Speed is extremely important when treating a trauma and you finding a misplaced bandage or eyewash can mean the difference between life and death.
A trauma first aid kit differs from a regular emergency first aid kit in that it is loaded with supplies to treat major injuries. You'll need to pack a trauma first aid kit if you are involved in sports or trips that present more risk and a higher incidence of serious accidents. The kit is bigger and heavier, so you should consider the possibilities of needing one before you go through the trouble. A day hike near civilization probably will not put you in the kind of danger where you might expect to have to treat major trauma with no assistance. But an overnight hike that includes rock climbing in a remote area may be riskier.
2. Tie it all Together
Elastic bandages with ready-made gauze bandages can be transported easily and applied quickly to a broken bone or open wound. Many of the tightly wound wraps can be put on single-handedly, so solo hikers can treat their own injuries. Another wrap that is an important tool in a trauma kit is a tourniquet. While a bone can be stabilized using a nearby branch or board found in the wild, you don't have to take the chance that you won't find the right size. Any time that can be spared before a serious break gets treated can mean the difference between a bleed-out or amputation and full healing. Carry a lightweight, aluminum stick about two inches wide that can be used to immobilize a broken bone.
3. When it Gets hot
Burns can be the most painful injuries and, if not treated well, can send a person into shock. Carry sterile burn dressing. You can get it now in gel packs that will relieve the pain and prevent infection when applied directly to the burn. Additional burn ointment in small individual packages can easily be added to a kit, as well as non-stick sterile gauze pads.
4. Don't Forget the Basics
Keep all the common first aid supplies filled with fresh, clean pieces such as gauze, Band-Aids and pain relievers. A few other trauma pieces you may consider adding include eyewash, insulin, a sling, a portable gurney and flares. Make sure you carry a fully charged cell phone or other communication device.
5. Ready-Made First aid
You can purchase a trauma first aid kit already packed in a backpack bag online or from a military supply store or you can make your own. If you spread the supplies out in your other bags, make sure to note where everything is located. Speed is extremely important when treating a trauma and you finding a misplaced bandage or eyewash can mean the difference between life and death.
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