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Ley-Ley:
Having a shears isn't really over the top, a paramedic shears can come in very handy especially with the tough materials used in kayaking.

Bandages should be in there, alcohol wipes, pen and paper, some tape, a few plasters. Just stuff to handle minor injuries. 

That's what I think should be in any kit so maybe there should be some more stuff that could be used for kayaking injuries?

Douchier:
*Note to self.. if I get injured around leighton, make sure it's just a broken nail*

Anyway, I was thinking more along the lines of...(in no order whatsoever)

gloves
marker
triangular bandages 2-3
wound dressings -various sizes
stretchy bandage things 2-3 various sizes
barrier device
plasters
melolin ( non stick wound pad)
duct tape
cling film
head torch
swabs
steri-strips
shears
irrigations syringe`
aide-de-memoir
moist towellette - preferably lavender scented
those things that are like giant band aids, that actually stick to your skin
sugar tablets
emergency blanket.
tweezers
sam splint

I'm sure I've missed something, or perhaps put in something that isn't thought to be necessary

Jim:

--- Quote from: Ley-Ley on August 06, 2009, 17:57:03 ---a paramedic shears can come in very handy
--- End quote ---

Totally agree. What I meant was that it is over-the-top to have all three (scissors, and shears, and knife) in the one first aid kid. That's the way the last thread on this issue went, (three cutting tools, as well as duct tape, electrical tape, AND pins, that kind of redundancy).

By the way, I think the thinking these days is that a paramedic shears is the best cutting tool to have in a first aid kit.

Jim.

kmck:
Depends on how far from your car you are. A small first aid kit, like the ones in I-canoe are fine and contain most if not more than what you have listed. If you are going unsupported down the amazon you may need to rethink what you need. Most of the first aid I have seen used on the rivers has been of the cover that cut or imobilse that shoulder. Most have involved the descsion to walk off. In the end I think a barrier device, a pair of gloves, triangular bandage and shears will cover most of what you need to do on the bank.

Monkey Loving Bob:
Well I'm not veteran, globetrotting or medically trained so I try keep it common sense. Some handy stuff would be the likes

duck tape
tampons
shears
antiseptic wipes
energy gel (power gel tends to expolde so this stuff is pretty much more effective if not as much fun)
triangular bandages 
VENT AID
some other bit and bobs I can't think of right now.

Lots of people recommend a waterproof notebook and pen, seems smart but if I need to start monitoring people over extended periods of time I'm probably out of my depth anyway. Couple of ziploc bags and latex gloves seem like a good idea as well

SAM Splint would be nice if you needed it I suppose.

I'll have a look through my own to see if I actually practice what I preach, think I do?

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