Medical/First Aid Kit for Boaters

[Bassman]

Not sure if this is the right place but figured I’d try here…

For those of you who boat, I’m curious what you keep on board in terms of a medical/first aid kit? I realize that I am being negligent in not having a formal kit in the event of an emergency while hunting in colder months when there are less pleasure boaters around.

Below is what I am thinking but curious for feedback from others.

• Scissors
• Safety pins
• Tweezers
• Syringe (to flush potential wound)
• Saline solution
• Gauze and tape
• Elastic bandages (i.e. ACE bandage)
• Foil space blanket (2)
• Various bandages
• Anti-bacterial ointment
• Alcohol wipes (individually wrapped to sterilize hands/scissors)
• Tourniquet
• Nitrile gloves
• Stored in dry bag in a dry box

 

[Bassman]

Bump. Any thoughts or feedback?

 

[HoneyDew]

Honestly you did a good job covering most things. Since you’re boating and weight isn’t an issue I’d just make it robust (boating accidents can be major/ involve multiple people). My feedback:

• CAT Tourniquet(S)
• Pressure bandage(S) (aka Israeli or similar)
• Chest seal (in pairs)
• SAM splint
• Hemorrhagic gauze (I use celox)
• NPA
• Shears (don’t want to cut clothes with knives)
• Insta cold pack
• Burn dressing (5x9)
• Super glue
• Misc Meds (Benadryl, Advil, Imodium, Tylenol, itch cream, etc)

 

[menhaden_man]

Don't forget your sunscreen, toilet paper, and battery booster

 

[Marbles]

Honestly you did a good job covering most things. Since you’re boating and weight isn’t an issue I’d just make it robust (boating accidents can be major/ involve multiple people). My feedback:

• CAT Tourniquet(S)
• Pressure bandage(S) (aka Israeli or similar)
• Chest seal (in pairs)
• SAM splint
• Hemorrhagic gauze (I use celox)
• NPA
• Shears (don’t want to cut clothes with knives)
• Insta cold pack
• Burn dressing (5x9)
• Super glue
• Misc Meds (Benadryl, Advil, Imodium, Tylenol, itch cream, etc)

HoneyDew covered it pretty well.

I would add:
-A barrier device for CPR/rescue breathing. Personally I like NuMask for size, easy of use, and versatility (works on children as well). Normally I would say CPR in the back country is a wast of effort, however when cardiac arrest is due to hypoxia it is worth a solid attempt.
-Stove and fuel canister for hot water/hot packs.

Celox is a better hemorrhagic control agent than Quick Clot, primarily because Quick Clot requires a functional clotting cascade and Celox does not.

Don't forget to learn the proper use and indications for use of everything you carry.

 

[Bassman]

Thanks, guys. This is very helpful, I've got a few additions to make. Glad you mentioned the celox, I was thinking of using quick clot but will make that change.