March 10, 2008 – 9:01 pm
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 in the event of a disaster, make sure the necessary supplies are on hand by creating a thorough disaster supply checklist. First and foremost, plan for food and water for at least three days.” - New York Times, March 10, 2008
First Aid Kits vs Survival Kits - for Pilots after the Crash
“As pilots, we literally live or die by our checklists. They serve as guidelines for what to do and when to do it in both normal and emergency operations. After a crash landing, you may need a first-aid checklist to use as a guide in caring for yourself and your passengers. The Pyramid of the Seven Gets illustrates your survival priorities”: - AV Web (Aviation News) March 10, 2008
Who’s Your Daddy?
“A new do-it-yourself paternity kit administered at home can answer that question. The kit, which costs only $29.99 and can be administered at home, hit the market last November in California, Oregon, and Washington. The Identigene DNA Paternity Test Collection Kit, which uses cheek swabs from father and child, is under consideration for expansion into a more nationwide market”. - MedHeadlines, March 9, 2008
Regular People, Remarkable Deeds
“These six heroes don’t wear capes, they don’t posses super human powers, and they don’t have alter egos. They were just in the right place at the right time”. - AuburnPub.com, March 8, 2008
Survivor TV Show First Aid Kits - Jeff Probst has seen them all
“They have a first aid kit that has sunscreen lotion, tampons, condoms (laughter)—because we don’t want any “Survivor” babies. But they use condoms for different things, too. They get creative and realize that they can use the condom to somehow help them survive”. - Inquirer.net, March 9, 2008
A filly injured by a bear was saved by love and care
“I had some anitbiotic injections in my animal first-aid kit. I gave her a shot. She hardly noticed. Then I knew, that I had to get over my nausea and actually deal with those wounds, and took a look at my medical supplies. …”
10 Tips for Safe and Comfortable Winter Hiking
“Aside from basic hiking gear, you should always have a trail map, a first aid kit, a compass, a pocket knife or multi-tool, hand warming packets, and a headlamp. For a day hike, it’sa good idea to split up some of the heavier safety …” - The Traveller’s Notebook, March 7, 2008
Dealing with Medical Issues When Travelling
“CNN had a great article this week about avoiding the hazards of medical treatment abroad It starts with the requisite scary story, but ends with some good tips. Here are some simple things you should do before any international (or domestic) trip” - Delicious Baby Journal, March 7, 2008
Be Ready for Blizzards
For the most part Northerners take such blizzards in stride, but there is still the odd surprise. In many cases huge snowdrifts completely bury doorways and cause the inhabitants some concern, especially with doors that swing outwards. - Northern News Service Online, March 5, 2008
Duct Tape: A Traveller’s Friend
Duct tape is a terrific addition to a First Aid kit. If you don’t have band aids, duct tape can work if you have cotton , some tissue, or a paper towel. (I actually made a band aid this way about a month ago, but with regular tape). …
First Aid Kit Contents
I am concerned that I do not have a sufficiently well stocked medical kit in the house. I am not one for running to the docs at every sniffle or scrape and as such feel as though I should be prepared for helping deal with minor issues - BABYFORUM.COM, March 4, 2008
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