+CWalker Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 I was putting together a first aid kit and my dad-in-law, a retired Navy medic, suggested the inclusion of maxi pads. He pointed out that they have great absorbency and would help staunch blood flow. I thought this was rather clever. So, I was wondering if you folks had any first aid kit suggestions that you'd like to share? Quote Link to comment
+Team StitchesOnQuilts Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 Probably the one thing that doesn't have a good substitute is sterile saline solution. You can use it to clean eyes, noses, ears and wounds. Shannah Quote Link to comment
+geospotter Posted July 28, 2002 Share Posted July 28, 2002 If you don't have smelling salts in your kit (and you find that you need one), pull out the AfterBite. It's ammonia. A quick side note related to your maxi pads -- I was in Los Angeles for a conference. On the way back to the airport we had to evacuate the bus since it was leaking fuel. I looked at the fuel tank to find a perfectly round hole in it (looked like a bullet hole to me). Fuel was pouring out. My first thought was "a tampon would probably stop the flow". Quote Link to comment
SunCrush Posted July 28, 2002 Share Posted July 28, 2002 I love the idea for the maxi pads would have never have thought of it!! Quote Link to comment
SunCrush Posted July 28, 2002 Share Posted July 28, 2002 I love the idea for the maxi pads would have never have thought of it!! Quote Link to comment
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