Question about first aid kits....
 

OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.


I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?

Question about first aid kits....
 

"Tim" wrote in message
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OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.


I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?


My truck first aid kit, older than your kit, the Band-Aids did not stick
anymore. Just replaced the kit in my boat with one from Costco. Nice kit,
with most everything and is in a nylon zippered case. Last case was plastic
and the closure broke. Main reason I replaced the kit.

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:20:06 -0000, Tim wrote:

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?

No - over time the bandaids will lose their stick just from the
internal humidity, temp changes and such as that.

I don't take a full EMS style jump kit with me on my boats, but I do
have the basic elements - Kotex pads (for severe bleeding/cuts - I
figured I'd explain it before the wise asses in here asked), about
twenty 2" wide white strips of varying lengths from one foot to four
foot rolled tight, four triangle bandages, sliver blanket and a small
plastic box of bandaids which I replace every year.

I can do anything with that set up - even severe trauma. And in a
pinch, if you have a severe cut and have some wimmenz along with you,
you have a supply of extra pads or even tampons to use to get the
bleeding stopped.

No need for a "emergency kit". :)

Have you ever taken a CPR/First Aid class? You might want to do that
at some point.

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:42:01 -0400, wrote:

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:20:06 -0000, Tim wrote:

OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.


I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?

I remember back in the olden days a Red Cross First Aid class taught
you how to do just about everything with 2 triangle bandages and some
gauze pads.

You can do everything with just a towel believe it or not.

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:20:06 -0000, Tim wrote:

OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.


I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?

I had a small kit I kept on the motorcycle. I cut a finger while out and
got a bandaid from the kit. It wouldn't stick, and the plastic was actually
brittle! We now use a small tupperware container on the boat and make up
our own kit with bandaids, gauze strips, scissors, aspirins, tums, etc.
Works pretty well.
--
John H

Question about first aid kits....
 

"Tim" wrote in message
ps.com...
OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.


I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?


I think you should test a couple of band aids, but be sure to wear safety
goggles and have a family member nearby to dial 911 in case something
terrible happens. Also, open any ointments and see if they've separated.
Tubes of ointments usually have an expiration date stamped on the crimped
end of the tube.

Is there someplace else in the boat where you can store the kit? Doesn't
that glove box get exposed to sun?

Question about first aid kits....
 

wrote in message
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On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:20:06 -0000, Tim wrote:

OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.


I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?


I remember back in the olden days a Red Cross First Aid class taught
you how to do just about everything with 2 triangle bandages and some
gauze pads.

Good lord! You must be older than dirt! :-)

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Jun 28, 4:56?am, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:20:06 -0000, Tim wrote:
OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.

I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?

I had a small kit I kept on the motorcycle. I cut a finger while out and
got a bandaid from the kit. It wouldn't stick, and the plastic was actually
brittle! We now use a small tupperware container on the boat and make up
our own kit with bandaids, gauze strips, scissors, aspirins, tums, etc.
Works pretty well.
--
John H- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Making your own kit is pretty sensible. It's not unusual to see $50
First Aid kits tht appear to have about $10 worth of contents. It
looks to me like you pay a lot, maybe far too much, for the convenince
of having somebody pick out a very few medical sundries and place them
in a plastic box with an instruction booklet.

On my list of ideas to explore is the concept of a "club kit". The
concept would be for boating organizations like Power Squadrons or
Yacht Clubs buy bandaids, gauze pads, ointments, bandages, etc in
wholesale lots. They would then have an annual "fresh up" event where
members could replenish their First Aid kits at the discounted price.

But, from my vantage point over here in left field I have a problem
endorsing unrestrained profiteering on anything people are *required*
to carry........(don't get me started on the price of flares)...... or
charging so much for critical gear like a First Aid kit that many
people will skimp down to something less than they should have aboard
or may even elect to skip altogether. But that's just me, most folks
will feel that it's OK to charge whatever the market will bear- and I
can be flexible enough to understand where they're coming from.

Question about first aid kits....
 

"John H." wrote in message

The stuff's pretty cheap at Wal Mart. It's good to buy there so the place
will stay open for the poor.

Plus, we had fun making up our own first aid kit. These work great:

http://tinyurl.com/5ok2g
--
John H

"WARNING : Bonds Skin Instantly" (well yes, it really does!)

A *new* sealed, unopened, tube of Super Glue will last forever (until
opened) and can be invaluable as a liquid band-aid. It stings like hell -
but works fast and cleanly. A must add to any kit.

-W

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:22:30 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

On Jun 28, 4:56?am, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:20:06 -0000, Tim wrote:
OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.

I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?

I had a small kit I kept on the motorcycle. I cut a finger while out and
got a bandaid from the kit. It wouldn't stick, and the plastic was actually
brittle! We now use a small tupperware container on the boat and make up
our own kit with bandaids, gauze strips, scissors, aspirins, tums, etc.
Works pretty well.
--
John H- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Making your own kit is pretty sensible. It's not unusual to see $50
First Aid kits tht appear to have about $10 worth of contents. It
looks to me like you pay a lot, maybe far too much, for the convenince
of having somebody pick out a very few medical sundries and place them
in a plastic box with an instruction booklet.

On my list of ideas to explore is the concept of a "club kit". The
concept would be for boating organizations like Power Squadrons or
Yacht Clubs buy bandaids, gauze pads, ointments, bandages, etc in
wholesale lots. They would then have an annual "fresh up" event where
members could replenish their First Aid kits at the discounted price.

But, from my vantage point over here in left field I have a problem
endorsing unrestrained profiteering on anything people are *required*
to carry........(don't get me started on the price of flares)...... or
charging so much for critical gear like a First Aid kit that many
people will skimp down to something less than they should have aboard
or may even elect to skip altogether. But that's just me, most folks
will feel that it's OK to charge whatever the market will bear- and I
can be flexible enough to understand where they're coming from.


The stuff's pretty cheap at Wal Mart. It's good to buy there so the place
will stay open for the poor.

Plus, we had fun making up our own first aid kit. These work great:

http://tinyurl.com/5ok2g
--
John H

Question about first aid kits....
 

"Clams Canino" wrote in message
nk.net...

"John H." wrote in message

The stuff's pretty cheap at Wal Mart. It's good to buy there so the place
will stay open for the poor.

Plus, we had fun making up our own first aid kit. These work great:

http://tinyurl.com/5ok2g
--
John H

"WARNING : Bonds Skin Instantly" (well yes, it really does!)

A *new* sealed, unopened, tube of Super Glue will last forever (until
opened) and can be invaluable as a liquid band-aid. It stings like hell -
but works fast and cleanly. A must add to any kit.

-W





Was originally developed for vascular surgery. So should bond skin well.

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:21:44 -0400, wrote:

I was there when they invented dirt. Before that it was just lava and
methane gas

No you weren't because I would have remembered you. :)

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Jun 28, 1:21 pm, wrote:
On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:21:21 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"

wrote:
I remember back in the olden days a Red Cross First Aid class taught
you how to do just about everything with 2 triangle bandages and some
gauze pads.

Good lord! You must be older than dirt! :-)

I was there when they invented dirt. Before that it was just lava and
methane gas.

In real life, if a bandaid does the job you could probably just wrap
it with a blue wiper (shop towel on a roll) and get on with your
life..

Yes, I have done that,a nd will probably do so in the future, however,
my wife would like things to be a bit more "medically professional"
than that.

Question about first aid kits....
 

On Jun 28, 5:50 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:21:44 -0400, wrote:
I was there when they invented dirt. Before that it was just lava and
methane gas

No you weren't because I would have remembered you. :)

LOL . . a Usenet Group with a sense of humor. Thanks guys, its a
little thing but my morning is brightened

take care . . .

John

Question about first aid kits....
 

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message
ps.com...
OK, in my little CC 169, I have in the tinted-covered glove box (if
you want to call it that) a small, but inexpensive first aid kit. OH,
it's more than a box of band-aids, it has some gause dressings, and
ointments,but still basic, and not really extravagant. It's still
sealed in waterproof plastic, but yet, it's easy enough to tear open
with little effort.


I've had it for 3 years, Out of sunlight, and out of humidity, but
it's live has been in over 100 Degree down to 15 below .

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?




Is there someplace else in the boat where you can store the kit? Doesn't
that glove box get exposed to sun?

Actually the "glovebox" lid is heavily darkened plexiglass. Barely
enough visibility to see through it. Almost as dark as a welding
helmet lense but not quite.