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I packed a mini pocket first aid kit today, wallet for scale (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by over_clox@lemmy.world to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
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Contents packed in an old Q-Tip container:

  • 1 Sterile pad, 2 inches by 2 inches
  • About 2 feet of medical tape, flattened out to fit
  • 1 large bandage
  • 2 average size bandages
  • 2 mini bandages
  • 1 Antiseptic towelette
  • 3 Alcohol prep pads
  • 1 packet of triple antibiotic ointment
  • 1 dose packet of aspirin
  • 1 dose packet of acetaminophen
  • 1 dose packet of benadryl
  • 2 chewable pepto bismol tablets
  • 1 packet of BC powder
  • 1 packet of salt

I think that's everything I put in there anyways, hopefully nobody ever needs to use it, but it's destined to go in our glove box.

Edited because I just added 2 sealed pepto bismol tablets, because why not, they fit neatly in there too.

Edit 2: I added a packet of BC powder. Aside from the typical headache or body pain, they're also good as a fever reducer.

Edit 3: I added 2 additional alcohol prep pads for a total of 3, easy fit.

Edit 4: I added a packet of salt, as a suggestion from a commenter, as saltwater acts as an awesome disinfectant.

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[–] MantisToboggon@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Add a magnum condom and you are set for anything.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

LMFAO! I hear ya there, but I work on vehicles and ride BMX flatland, not much funny business for me these days.

Though, you do have something of a point, aside from the intended use for a condom, they can also be used for off-label purposes such as transporting water or even in a pinch at least try to half-ass fix a leaking vacuum line or some shit..

I dunno, I might actually consider that, if I can fit anything else in there anyways...

[–] TheOakTree@lemmy.zip 9 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It's not a first-aid thing, more a survival thing, but:

You can blow up a condom very large and use it as a floatie in an emergency.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yet another interesting alternate use scenario, thanks for sharing 👍

[–] MantisToboggon@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

No it's for your magnum dong.

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Why would I put a condom on my revolver?

[–] despoticruin@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 months ago

Floaties, water skin, slingshot rubber, and the most important one you have in a first aid kit: tourniquet.

That one condom in the emergency kit wasn't for sex, it was for dealing with a fall that resulted in a bone poking out of the skin or similar.

[–] stickly@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

There's a safe sex joke in here somewhere...

[–] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago (2 children)

For anyone else wondering BC Powder is apparently a brand name for a powder consisting of aspirin and caffeine. It might be particularly popular in the Southern US?

I'd never heard of it before and had to look it up.

You might want to consider ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Aspirin is an NSAID but inhibits blood clotting (which is why it can be used for someone having an unstable angina attack or heart attack). Ibuprofen can treat inflammation without that side effect, which is desirable in various scenarios.

I am not a doctor, and I am not an expert. This is just something I would consider based on your list.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

One of the other packets has aspirin, and another packet has ibuprofen, both packets from our full size first aid kit.

Thank you for your comment and advice though 👍

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Oh, to add on, yeah apparently BC powder is more of an America thing, but back when I was 19 years old, I suffered a bad fever for like 2 weeks. I didn't want my brain fried, so my dad told me that BC powder isn't only good for headaches, but also acts as a fever reducer.

So, at age 19 I basically lived on pizza rolls and BC powder for like 2 weeks, to keep my temperature under 104⁰ F

Obviously my kit ain't gonna keep anyone alive for 2 weeks, but as a first aid kit, I hope nobody has to ever use it..

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

It's Hank Hill approved.

https://youtu.be/9iL7KqjVtlY

≈:50

[–] protist@mander.xyz 5 points 3 months ago (3 children)

1 Alcohol prep pad

I would add several more of these

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

This is why I posted, for advice like this 👍

It's late here now and I ain't about to repack it tonight, but I probably should see about fitting a couple or few more in there..

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I added 2 more, pretty easy fit 👍

[–] discocactus@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Ysk alcohol is a worse first aid antiseptic than chlorhexidine or iodine. Causes tissue necrosis.

[–] protist@mander.xyz 3 points 3 months ago

For any wound you're just using a small wipe for, it won't make much of a difference

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Yes, I'd love some chlorhexidine gluconate flat pack wipes! Iodine or betadine wipes too, are those available in a flat-pack wipe form?

[–] despoticruin@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago

For small cuts it's fine, worst case you get a small scar where you wouldn't have otherwise. The reason you want the pads over stuff like betadine is cost, application, and shelf life. Mostly cost.

You aren't trying to clean the wound itself as much with antiseptic, it's more cleaning the surrounding skin under the bandage so you don't get a colony of bacteria causing staph. It's a numbers game, your body can handle some bacteria, so you get the number down to a manageable amount with a swab and bandage it to keep it clean while the body handles the rest.

You should be cleaning the wound itself with just water, any antiseptic will cause funky healing when applied directly to broken skin.

[–] discocactus@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Throw in a razor blade, tweezers, a safety pin, a lighter, and you've got a stew going.

[–] some_kind_of_guy@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I would add a sewing kit, as well as some fishing line and hook, since those are super compact. A tiny tube of super glue maybe. And I would go with matches (or maybe flint) rather than a lighter

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

That sounds awesome too, but I'd have to pack those in another box, as this one is practically full with the supplies I listed. Honestly I could go for a few more of these containers, the box was originally a convenience travel size Q-Tip container.

I do actually have an ammo box at home that has some of the things you listed, such as a sewing kit, glasses repair kit (I'm practically blind without my glasses), a flint/magnesium bar fire starter, a couple spare multi-tools, a knife sharpener, an FM radio, even an FM transmitter, hygiene supplies, and I'm sure I'm forgetting a thing or three.

Still would be neat to arrange a similar portable pocket sized survival kit..

[–] whelk@retrolemmy.com 4 points 3 months ago

Good call, Thanksgiving dinners can get dicey

[–] badbytes@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

[–] ender0xfff 3 points 3 months ago

Nice. Good to be prepared.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

i hope you started with a first aid and cpr course - these need to be done every two years.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I can't quite say that I've had a proper first aid course, but the very first book I read at age 5 was a survivalist manual, and I still keep a free offline copy of the survivalist manual on all my devices.

I'm also a BMX flatland rider, so I've had more than the average person's share of injuries in my life and am pretty adept at tending to my own wounds and injuries.

So even without full first aid training, I know enough to make quick use of the limited supplies, while at worst I'd hope someone else might be around to call 911 or something.

Given the limited space, I more or less packed it to tend to busted knuckles or busted knees or whatever. Other things such as benadryl for allergies, pepto for upset belly, and BC powder for either headache or fever reduction.

I surely hope nobody ever needs to use this kit, but it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

[–] tpyo@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

How about a packet of electrolyte tablets? I've used them from the work first aid station a few times when I feel myself really dragging

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Maybe.. 🤔

I must ask, do these tend to come with Vitamin B12?

If so, I can't take those at all. Somehow, after about 20 minutes or so, B12 triggers like every bodily reflex at once, like I'm sneezing, hiccuping, burping, puking and shitting all at once...

[–] tpyo@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd have to look. I just grab the pack of 2 tablets, I didn't read the ingredients. I tried looking online, but I have no idea the brand. The people come in and refill the first aid stations every couple weeks

But it seems that there's a few types available. You'd have to find one that suits your needs. I know they absolutely help me and I can feel a difference rapidly after letting one melt under my tongue

Also, those effects sound awful! And bizarre

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Yes, very bizarre..

It only seems to last for about 10 seconds or so, but yeah I learned that B12 pills aren't good for me..

[–] jaykrown@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for posting this and reminding me that I should have one for my car. Just got one.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Awesome 👍

If you don't already have one, make sure to get an emergency toolkit for your vehicle as well. Like, even if you're not handy with tools yourself (I hope you are), still the random fella you might ask for help will need tools as well..

[–] RattlerSix@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

This is good for minor boo-boos but if it's going in the car, why not make it larger and more useful?

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I've actually reconsidered that today, and think I'm gonna make it an everyday carry item. Not like I'm using my right rear pocket for anything else anyways.

I added some MRE chewing gum to the kit, it just barely fit, but might prove useful for a diabetic.. 🤷

Can't hurt to have I don't think...

[–] rollerbang@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Serious question: don't cars already have mandatory larger first aid package? In Europe they're rather "extensive".

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Not in the USA, that's not a thing here. Probably should be, along with a portable fire extinguisher, which we also have, but neither are required nor standard equipment here. 🤷

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Update: Upon further research, MRE gum is zero sugar, they use artificial sweeteners. Therefore it would be useless for a diabetic situation, so I went ahead and removed that.

Would be nice if I could squeeze a 2 pack of Alka-Seltzer in there, but that might be an extra tight squeeze..

[–] _deleted_@aussie.zone 1 points 3 months ago

Non stick burn dressings. Salt to mix with water for flushing open wounds.