Hi Becky

I'm very keen on the idea of first aid training for travellers, but this has moved some way away from your original concept. I'm thinking of the scenario that you're some way from civilisation, with a fairly limited (because you're on a bike) accident and sickness first aid kit, and one of you either has a fall or becomes ill.

My fear is that the average person won't remember much of a nine-hour training course. Personally I think it should be MUCH shorter and focused in on the important bits.

Off the top of my head (and others might disagree) for accidents this might be ankle, leg, wrist, arm, collarbone. Add in D&V for sickness (what else?) And then recommendations for first aid kit contents. I've listed mine below.

SICKNESS MEDICAL KIT
thermometers
needle/syringe/suture kit
12x antihistamine
Witch hazel (bite/sting)
Lanacane anesthetic cream
12x Imodium (diarrhoea)
6x rehydration sachets
21x Ciprofloxacin antibiotic
16x Co-codamol (pain)
12x Paramol (paracetamol+)
6x Asprin
12x Ibuprofen
Voltarol NSAID
8x Sudafed
DayNurse
megazones pastilles
lipbalm
21x Amoxicillin antibiotic
21x Metronidazole antibiotic

ACCIDENT MEDICAL KIT
sterile field, gloves, scalpel
scissors, tweezers
antiseptic wipes
TCP antisetic liquid
duct tape
2x cohesive support bandage
1 9x25 dressings
1 10x10 dressings
2 8x6 dressings
2 5x5 dressings
2 8x5 gel dressings
variety of fabric plasters
micropore tape
thermal survival blanket
4x Co-codamol (pain)
Optrex eye drops
Ventolin inhaler
sunblock and wet wipes
cigarette lighter

Tim

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