☑️ Climbing first aid box
As we said earlier, the importance of the first aid kit is not hidden from anyone and that is why different types of this product have been designed and produced with different uses. A first aid kit should be present in your home, school, workplace and even your car. But maybe the presence of a climbing first aid box is more necessary than all other situations!
Because the dangers of the mountains are not hidden from anyone and injury in this environment can bring life risks.
☑️ What factors to consider in choosing the first aid box?
But for the mountaineering first aid box, you should pay attention to some factors to make the best choice. You know that for climbing planning, you need to pay attention to the chosen place of your program. Careful selection of the place you want to go is very influential in the contents of the mountaineering first aid kit. For example, anti-nausea pills that you need at high altitudes; They are not necessary when you go to the plains and short-term nature tours, and in humid areas, it is better to use insect repellent sprays for greater security.
☑️ Travel Activities
For example, if you plan to go rock climbing or climbing with a rope, be sure to bring anti-blister creams and several bandages. If you have long-term hiking and climbing in your plans; This equipment also provides comfort for your feet.
☑️ History of Disease in Companions
If your companions have a history of heart diseases or allergies, the case is a little more sensitive. They should carry medicines and supplies that can save their lives in times of need. We suggest that if you use medicines such as sugar or blood pressure, bring them for the expected days and the next few days; So that if your climbing plan undergoes changes, you can go through it without any problems.
☑️ Checklist Required in the First Aid Bag
We pointed out that the selection of the contents of the first aid kit depends on factors, but we have prepared a checklist of these contents for you to use in mountaineering programs. Choose any option you need among these:
☑️ Drug
☑️ Types of therapeutic creams
The existence of creams such as anti-itch cream or anti-insect creams can give you peace of mind. Anti-itch creams will eliminate the burning and inflammation of insect bites on your skin, but insect repellent cream works even better! In fact, this cream prevents insect bites and protects you from them. The presence of burn ointment can also be very useful. Just apply this ointment on the burned skin to prevent its inflammation.
☑️ wipes and hygiene
You can clean the contamination from the surface of the body, eyes and wounds of the injured by using wet sanitary napkins. So their presence becomes a colorful role in your kit.
☑️ Gloves and Disinfectants
Suppose you intend to dress the wounds of your companion in nature. But with your dirty hands, instead of helping, you are doing great injustice to injured people! So, if you don't have soap and water available, clean your hands with the help of disinfectant gels and special wipes. We recommend that you bring gloves to prevent any contamination from entering the person's skin.
One of the most available items for disinfection is the alcohol pad, which everyone is familiar with these days thanks to the Corona epidemic! So, apart from your first aid kit, you will definitely find some alcohol pads in your bag or pocket. Of course, you can also use betadine for disinfection.
☑️ sterile wound and gas adhesive
It is better to disinfect the wounds and then cover the wound to prevent infection. To solve this problem, it is better to carry enough bandages and sterile gauze in your first aid bag. Bandage or sterile gauze is one of the most important items in your first aid kit.
☑️ Bonds
You can use tourniquets to bind sprained legs or tightly cover deep wounds to prevent bleeding.
☑️ More complete choices for first aid box
There are other accessories that may not be necessary, but their presence will bring you more security. A list of these supplies has been prepared that you can see below:
Betadine drug and antiseptic serum
White alcohol
cotton
respiratory stimulant solution (ammonia solution)
Bands in different sizes, strips and triangles
Scissors, razor and tweezers
thermometer (fever degree)
Splint (small and large splints)
Antibacterial soap and clean towel
Matches and lighters
Syringe ready for necessary injection
Ointments such as gentamicin or tetracycline
Ice bag and hot water bag
Flashlight and whistle
ORS powder
Wound tape or leukoplast glue
And...
☑️ Key Tips for Storing First Aid Bag
Whenever you use the tools and materials inside the first aid box, charge them with a new sample as soon as possible.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicines you need. If their date ends, not only will they no longer be useful; But they will also poison you. So check the expiry dates and buy your medicines again if needed.
Before starting the program, take a look at the checklist of the contents of your first aid bag, check the compatibility of your supplies with the upcoming program so that you don't miss anything.
