Equip - Hands On First Aid

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Supplementary Packs

Consider adding this pack to any of the smaller Equip Kits (1-3). The items are particularly useful for sensitive individuals, such as children. They are also included for more extreme environments such as deserts, marine or mountains.

For more information on each item in this pack, click here.

The Environmental Pack contains:

Medical Information:
- Contents & Instruction Sheet Emergency Action Card:
  Use to aid rapid response to emergency situations. Contains an illustrated guide to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and notes on 10 life threatening emergencies.

Physical Environment

UV Protection:

Aloe Vera Lip Balm and Sunscreen (4.2gm) x 1:
Use to prevent burning and dryness of the lips and for UV protection of the skin if sunscreen is unavailable.

UV & Wind Burn Treatment:

Aloe Vera Gel (25gm) x 1:
Use to treat minor burns (after appropriate first aid) and skin irritations.

Water Purification:

(10% povidone/iodine Antiseptic Solution) (15ml) x 1:
Use to sterilize one litre of drinking water as follows:

Water Conditions:

clear cloudy

warm 8 drops / 30 mins 16 drops / 30 mins

cold 16 drops / 60 mins 16 drops / 60 mins
Example: for warm clear water, for each litre of water, drop in 8 drops of the Iodine Solution and leave for 30 minutes before drinking.
Caution: Do not use if there is a known allergy to iodine.
Alternatives: Boil water, Condy's crystals, Puritabs (chlorine based).
Note: effective against bacteria, viruses, protozoa but not cryptosporidium.

Hypothermia:

Thermal (Space Blanket) x1:
Use to prevent or treat hypothermia. Cover patient with warm clothing, (after removing any wet clothing and drying skin), place in a sleeping bag / blanket and then wrap in space blanket.

Biological Environment:

Insect Bite Prevention:

DEET insect repellent sachets x 4:
Use to prevent mosquito bites. Apply every 3-4 hours.
Caution: Do not use on infants under 6 months or around the eyes.

Insect and Marine Stings:

Stingose Gel (25gm):
Use to neutralize the venom of insect bites (mosquitoes, sandflies) and marine stingers to reduce inflammation and pain.
Apply promptly and liberally to all affected areas and re-apply if necessary. In the case of tropical marine stingers wash off undischarged tentacles with vinegar and treat for shock.

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	Water Conditions:
	clear	cloudy
warm	8 drops / 30 mins	16 drops / 30 mins
cold	16 drops / 60 mins	16 drops / 60 mins