Do you carry any first aid stuff?

**Squeak the Rat** · 31st March 2006, 16:01

Conversely I often have no idea where i am because i took some side road that looked fun and inviting.

It's a very good point, maybe the emergency services can triangulate on cell phone signals - I'd be interested to hear from any ES guys whether this is the case.

**sels1** · 31st March 2006, 16:11

I carry a few odd items in my topbox, which would be useful in case of emergency, and have done regular 1st aid courses at work. And the first thing they teach on those courses is 1- make yourself and the scene safe and then 2 - dail 111 - get help! - so the most important item would seem to be a cellphone!

**Kornholio** · 31st March 2006, 16:25

Do condoms and spare ciggy's count...I spose they do

**Crisis management** · 31st March 2006, 17:33

Originally Posted by Squeak the Rat

Conversely I often have no idea where i am because i took some side road that looked fun and inviting.

It's a very good point, maybe the emergency services can triangulate on cell phone signals - I'd be interested to hear from any ES guys whether this is the case.

We had a recent search & rescue operation where the only contact was a cell phone, however the telecom's cannot divulge data without (as I recall) a search warrant. The data we got was, at best vaque, as atmospherics affect the range of the individual sites. Our triangulation ended up 10 km's from the victim. I would not rely on it too much!

**Maha** · 31st March 2006, 17:52

I just carry the essentials...ie: ciggys,visor clean stuff,cheese cloth,wallet, baked beans (ya never know) paddling pool (ya never know) sunscreen, water to drink not for the pool, hip flask, panadol..............

**Squeak the Rat** · 31st March 2006, 18:13

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Our triangulation ended up 10 km's from the victim. I would not rely on it too much!

Good to know thanks CM. Although there goes my false sense of security based on optimistic faith in our telecomunications providers

I'm going to have to start paying attention to where I am going now :slap:

**Kendog** · 31st March 2006, 19:01

I have to have a current first aid cert (for my job) and also after a mate offed it a few weeks ago and realised none of us had a plaster or a panadol with us, have added a basic first aid kit to my bits under my seat. So if you need something, and I'm passing or there, just ask, no probs!
Mrs KD

**gixermike** · 31st March 2006, 19:19

I got sent a link to this the other day www.hatsoff.info it's a little gizmo to allow you lid to be removed without breaking your neck (nice touch). I tried to find a UK price for it, but so far couldn't find one. Any of the resident KB medical response team care to comment on wether they think it'd be any good. It seem pretty simple.

mike

**crazyxr250rider** · 31st March 2006, 20:11

I always carry a 1st aid Kit on trail rides and use it nearly every ride.......

**Jackrat** · 31st March 2006, 20:46

I carry my hunting kit in the tail peice of the bike.
The latest addition is a couple of small packs of Bio Freeze.
Good for bruised bits,an my aching back,an my aching shoulder,an my aching knee,,,,yeah

**pritch** · 31st March 2006, 20:53

Originally Posted by Crisis management

if its life threatening what is there in a small first aid kit that will help?

OK so this thread got me thinking (always dangerous)...

Something like the Army shell dressing could be handy, it's a big absorbent pad with a bandage attached so you can tie it on just about anywhere on a patient.

There was a TV item a while back that mentioned the South African Police find tampons just the thing for treating gunshot wounds. Makes sense I guess.

I usually carry a roll of duct tape, now all I need is a sanitary pad or two.
And, being single, a good story for why I would have the pads in my tank bag in the first place.

**Motu** · 31st March 2006, 20:55

And my hip flask is always full....at the start of a ride anyway....

**pritch** · 31st March 2006, 20:59

And in case any of you are suddenly thinking of utilising duct tape as bandage, please do the gentle thing and apply it inside out.

**Scorpygirl** · 31st March 2006, 21:11

Rhino carries a very good first aid in the Wing cause there's plenty of room for one.

Tucks in the side of the top box. We have made-up the kit ourselves. I check it once a year for stuff that is passed the expiry date and we replace it as needed.

Rhino also has to do a first aid course every two years as part of his electrician practising certificate.

**Highlander** · 31st March 2006, 21:17

Have one I carry when hunting / tramping etc, generally toss it in the tank bag if I'm taking it (tank bag that is).
Thought about shoving a little kit under the seat but figured if I could fix it with what I can carry under the seat it probably didn't need fixing.
Keep a current First Aid certificate for work.