[NSRCA-discussion] FIRST AID KIT

[Fred Huber]

ACE bandages are elastic wraps to put over a bandage or ice pack or such to hold it on.

If used correctly, they are an asset.  If used improperly, they can cause problems.  People have a tendancy to apply then with too much stretch, which causes the issue I believe Scott is worried about.  It can darn near become a tournequet. (restricting blood flow excessively can promote a lot of different problems)

In an emergency situation... if you have nothing else... paper towels and rubber bands can help.  But again... you can stretch a rubber band too tight and cause problems due to the blood flow restriction.  If you can get the person to the ER within a few min though... whatever you do to stop severe bleeding is probably going to do more help than harm.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ihncheol Park 
  To: 'NSRCA Mailing List' 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 5:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FIRST AID KIT


  Scott,

   

  What is the ACE Bandage?  I've been carrying the CA type liquid bandaid for minor cuts as a minimum with other things that are included in what the AAA automotive club recommends.

   

  Ihncheol Park
  P & A Hobbies



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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Scott Anderson
  Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 1:51 PM
  To: NSRCA Mailing List
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FIRST AID KIT

   

  Please do not use ace bandages.. There is a issue with swelling...

   

  Most all your store kits can not handle lacerations or cuts caused by the RC plane..

   

  we had one at KCRC and it fell apart after the first use...

   

  Scott Anderson

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Fred Huber 

    To: NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org 

    Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 2:43 PM

    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FIRST AID KIT

     

    Note.. even the Johnson & Johnson kit that Wal-Mart carries at $10 is better than no kit at all....  Its not going to cover as major of an injury as the below list, but add an ace bandage and some 4X4's and its respectable. (and easilly available.... )

      ----- Original Message ----- 

      From: Scott Anderson 

      To: NSRCA new ; senior mail list 

      Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 1:09 PM

      Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] FIRST AID KIT

       

      Okay,

       

      After this weekend accident at the Knoxville pattern meet and people showing a interest in the kit I put together at our field here is a list and some pics.. I know there is other healthcare people out there looking at this, This a functional kit that I have spent may hours/day out on the wildland fire lines with and other activities in a fannypack. I have just downsized it for the RC field.

       

      If there is enough interest I can get kits made up with or with out the bag and send them out for cost plus shipping.

       



       

      Here is the list with QTY.

       

      1 -  1 inch x 10 yard tape

      5 -  5x9 Curity dressing

      12- 4x4's

      5 -  3 inch Kling

      3 - 7x12 Trauma dressing

      1 - CPR Mask

      1 - 4 oz. Cool Gel

      4 - Triangle bandages  

       

      With out the bag cost is approx $ 30.00 plus S&H and with bag I'll have to check.

      There is room to add stuff like bandaids and first aid spray ect.

       

      Not that much when you think your life might depend on it..

       

      Scott Anderson


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