What are some of the out of the normal odds and ends that would come in handy or things that are sometimes overlooked in a First Aid Kit?
Oh and... Describe the usage.
What are some of the out of the normal odds and ends that would come in handy or things that are sometimes overlooked in a First Aid Kit?
Oh and... Describe the usage.
Last edited by Evolver; 01-08-2012 at 02:21 PM. Reason: adding to.
Lost Filling and Loose Cap Repair.
The one that I picked up was from Wally-World made buy DenTek called Temparin Max Its a small 1/2oz container with applicator. Haven't had to use it so no review.
Thread. Thread has many uses and one good one is for Tick Removal,
This is the best way to remove a kick that is in the skin. Just make a simple over hand knot and pull ends until the loop is just a little larger then the tick so you can slip it over the ticks body then slowly tighten the knot as you work it down around the tick as close to you skin as possible... Then tighten the knot a little and put slight tention on the thread and hold it until the tick pulls its sucker and head out on it's own. It won't like the thread being there and it will come out on its own.
Now if it's in a hairy part of the body this method is a challenge so you might want to try a diffrent technique. The thing that you are trying to do is not squeeze it's guts into your system and two you don't want to leave the suckers head in.
Black Pepper.
You can use it in lieu of a bandaid as a sort of Quick-clot. Works well on small cuts.
A flashlight.
Lets you see in the dark...
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Benzoin Tincture.
An alcohol solution of compound benzoin that may be used to increase the adhesion of an Butterfly bandage, Tagaderm, 3M Steri-Strip and other adhiseve tape type admendments. Apply to the area around the wound not in the wound useing an applcator (Q-Tip or pad), let dry then apply bandage/tape. It can also be applied over a minor burns or road rash to give it a thin second skin.
Benzoin Tincture can be packaged many way but I found that Swabstiks are the most convenent. Here is just one example. http://www.amazon.com/Compound-Benzo.../dp/B002GXAZO0
Honey,
It can be used to keep down infection. (packets are readily available at KFC)
Tea,
It can be used to stop bleeding as well.
Chewing tabacco,
Takes the sting out of bee stings.
Last edited by LUNCHBOX; 01-08-2012 at 11:23 PM.
Be ready now, you won't have that chance later.
Cayenne Pepper (powdered) can be used to stop bleeding.
Lavender Essential Oil, can be used on a burn to lessen the damage and take the burn away.
Lidocain and syringes along with suture packs. Get to know your doc or vet really well and you may be able to talk them out of the lidocain...we got a bottle of it for free.
Clove oil or Ambesol.
Clove oil is the alternative for Ambesol for gum pain. Too much of it will burn tissue so limit it's use.
Honey is defiantly one of gods gifts.Originally Posted by LUNCHBOX
Last edited by Evolver; 01-09-2012 at 01:20 AM.
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