collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: A must have for the first aid kit!  (Read 11922 times)

Offline EastWaViking

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 1917
A must have for the first aid kit!
« on: December 17, 2008, 08:01:46 PM »
Super Glue!  My daughter split her head open this evening, not real bad but enough for a stitch or two.  I called the Pediatrician who said run down to the store and buy some super glue to try first.  We did, and it worked great!  And it only cost $1.50 as compared to an emergency room visit!!!  I am keeping a tube in my hunting first aid kit from now on!

Offline rasbo

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 20144
  • Location: Grant county
  • In God I trust...Try taking that away from me!
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2008, 08:03:34 PM »
Super Glue!  My daughter split her head open this evening, not real bad but enough for a stitch or two.  I called the Pediatrician who said run down to the store and buy some super glue to try first.  We did, and it worked great!  And it only cost $1.50 as compared to an emergency room visit!!!  I am keeping a tube in my hunting first aid kit from now on!
Pick up some staples too..beats a fish hook and line

Offline ICEMAN

  • Site Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: May 2007
  • Posts: 15575
  • Location: Olympia
  • The opinionated one... Y.A.R. Exec. Staff
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2008, 08:04:43 PM »
Great stuff.  I have used it once. Only problem was keeping it off your fingers as you use it!
molṑn labé

A Knuckle Draggin Neanderthal Meat Head

Kill your television....do it now.....

Don't make me hurt you.

“I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.”  John Wayne

Offline rougheye

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2007
  • Posts: 1054
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2008, 08:05:58 PM »
funny , on my boat in AK i have super glue and a first aid kit and the first aid kit never gets used . They also have this stuff called newskin, it  does the same thing but is cleaner , stings like hell though .

Offline Charlie

  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2008
  • Posts: 985
  • Location: Ashford, Wa
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2008, 10:04:04 PM »
Good tips!! Thanks guys! :tup:
"By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail"

Offline Huntbear

  • I am a BAD Kitteh
  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Nov 2007
  • Posts: 9616
  • Location: Wandering Lost East of the Mountains
  • Y.A.R. Jester aka Smart Ass
    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1236486665
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2008, 09:14:29 PM »
Superglue works great! 

For the stuff superglue will not keep closed, I keep a small curved upholstery needle and 2 lb. fishing line in my kit.  I have sewed up horses, a kid, and one adult.  The adult was the cry baby of the bunch too. :yike:
By my honorable conduct as a hunter let me give a good example and teach new hunters principles of honor, so that each new generation can show respect for their god, other hunters and the animals, and enjoy the dignity of the hunt.

Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'.

Offline rasbo

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 20144
  • Location: Grant county
  • In God I trust...Try taking that away from me!
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2008, 09:49:22 AM »
Superglue works great! 

For the stuff superglue will not keep closed, I keep a small curved upholstery needle and 2 lb. fishing line in my kit.  I have sewed up horses, a kid, and one adult.  The adult was the cry baby of the bunch too. :yike:
thats funny about the adult.A kid ran a hook through his thump,his dad was freaking out .I cut the eye off and pulled it through,the kid washed up and was back fishing in minutes.

Offline Kanooper

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 72
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2008, 09:42:17 PM »
That plus wrap electrical tape around a cut and you're good to go.

Offline NRA4LIFE

  • Site Sponsor
  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+10)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2007
  • Posts: 6057
  • Location: Maple Valley
  • Groups: NRA
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2009, 02:53:40 PM »
I keep a small piece of a styptic pencil with me.  They really work to stop bleeding.
Look man, some times you just gotta roll the dice

Offline Slider

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 2585
    • www.albinovest.com
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2009, 04:50:47 PM »
I keep a small piece of a styptic pencil with me.  They really work to stop bleeding.



The powder works a lot better. Or better yet use cayenne pepper. You can pour it on or just mix it with water and drink it. This is a good read. Not only does it stop bleeding it will stop a heart atack!!!

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/cayenne.htm pepper.

Offline Armadillo

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2007
  • Posts: 1150
  • Location: Monroe
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2009, 09:52:50 AM »
the regular super glue tends to be a little runny and can get really messy. They now have a super glue gel thats thicker but is easier to keep under control and costs the same
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional

Offline KillBilly

  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2007
  • Posts: 3667
  • Location: OLY, WA.
  • I kill therefore I Am
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2009, 09:58:56 AM »
another item that works as a band-aid and will help bleeding on small wounds is the white filmy layer that is on the inside of an egg shell. Peel it out and place it over a small cut or bite and will seal it off.
Some people spend their entire life wondering if they made a difference. Marines don't have that problem.
He who shed blood with me shall forever be my brother.

Offline Al Bundy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 417
  • Location: Vancouver, WA
  • Beer - it's not just for breakfast anymore.
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2009, 11:54:42 AM »
another item that works as a band-aid and will help bleeding on small wounds is the white filmy layer that is on the inside of an egg shell. Peel it out and place it over a small cut or bite and will seal it off.

Honey works too. It dries sticky to keep the wound closed and has some natural antibacterial properties. You can get those single serve packets at KFC.

Offline addicted

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 5300
  • Location: A forest near you
  • The famous FootDog
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2009, 01:37:10 PM »
thats cool that it worked on your daughter.

tampons. plugs a bullet hole or large cut great.
"Right now, I am thinking that If my grandmother was here, she would be lecturing me about how there are poor people in Africa, that would just love to have a Ruger, I would just say "Great, granny, lets just ship all the Rugers to Africa!"


Loving life in the Great Northwest one day at a time.

It sounds like it's time to get a new gun.

Offline Da stump

  • Site Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2009
  • Posts: 572
  • Location: Chattaroy
  • Give me a good book and a gun, that's all I need.
Re: A must have for the first aid kit!
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2009, 11:45:20 AM »
Yarrow works well to stop bleeding as well.  It is a comman plant found almost everywhere.  Look it up and keep it stored in your long term memory then look it up again next week so you can remember it again. ;)
I've slowed down enough in my old age to finally let the game catch up to me

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Yard bucks by Boss .300 winmag
[Yesterday at 11:20:39 PM]


Yard babies by Feathernfurr
[Yesterday at 10:04:54 PM]


Pocket Carry by bb76
[Yesterday at 08:44:00 PM]


Seeking recommendations on a new scope by coachg
[Yesterday at 08:10:21 PM]


Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips by high_hunter
[Yesterday at 08:06:05 PM]


Jupiter Mountain Rayonier Permit- 621 Bull Tag by HntnFsh
[Yesterday at 07:58:22 PM]


KODIAK06 2025 trail cam and personal pics thread by Boss .300 winmag
[Yesterday at 07:07:33 PM]


MOVED: Seekins Element 7PRC for sale by Bob33
[Yesterday at 06:57:10 PM]


3 pintails by metlhead
[Yesterday at 04:44:03 PM]


1993 Merc issues getting up on plane by Happy Gilmore
[Yesterday at 04:37:55 PM]


A lonely Job... by AL WORRELLS KID
[Yesterday at 03:21:14 PM]


Unit 364 Archery Tag by buglebuster
[Yesterday at 12:16:59 PM]


In the background by zwickeyman
[Yesterday at 12:10:13 PM]


A. Cole Lockback in AEB-L and Micarta by A. Cole
[Yesterday at 09:15:34 AM]


Willapa Hills 1 Bear by hunter399
[Yesterday at 08:24:48 AM]


Bearpaw Outfitters Annual July 4th Hunt Sale by Threewolves
[Yesterday at 06:35:57 AM]


Sockeye Numbers by Southpole
[July 03, 2025, 09:02:04 PM]


Selkirk bull moose. by moose40
[July 03, 2025, 05:42:19 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal