Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 31st, 2008
"A day out on a waterway aboard a kayak or canoe does not depend entirely on the type of craft you chose to enjoy.
Several additional items, ranging from the type of paddle used to food and a first aid kit, can help make a day out on the water a ...
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Monday, March 31st, 2008
A new section has been added to this blog: a video showcase on first aid kits, first aid procedures, pet first aid, and first aid supplies. Check it out here
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Friday, March 28th, 2008
First aid manual from the US military is posted online in PDF format at SCRIBD.
227 pages, 2004.
Chapters:
Basic Measures
Specific Injuries
Fractures
Climatic Injuries
Bites and Stings
First Aid In Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Environment
Psychological Reactions
First Aid Case and Kits, Dressings, Banadages
Rescue and Transportation Procedures
Glossary
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Free downloadable first aid coloring book from Redi-Medic explains first aid procedures - dialing 911, cuts and scrapes, burns, poisoning, nose bleeds, black eye. Illustrated by Nicole Poppleton. Free to distribute, print out, give away.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/2365713/First-Aid-Coloring-Book
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
An interesting post at concierge.com:
You can't call 911 at 35,000 feet, and no one ever dies in flight, understand?
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
The emergency "Space" Blanket is an aluminized mylar waterproof and windproof sheet. Its shiny surface reflects back 90% of the body's radiated heat. The material remains flexible down to -60 degrees F. It can also be detected by radar.
Redi-Medic Emergency Blanket
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Monday, March 10th, 2008
Why Camping First Aid Kits are Important
"When you are heading towards your campsite, there are few essential requisites that you simply can not avoid. Camping first aid kits are one of them." - Sports World Savvy Cafe, March 10, 2008
How do I Create A Disaster Supply Kit?
"To protect your employees ...
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