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Building a Medical Kit |
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Here are some general guidelines to follow when putting your medical kit together.
• Various band-aids, gauze and medical tape.
• SAM Splint for sprains and fractures.
• Elastic bandage or ACE bandage.
• Bring extra medication in case your hike goes longer than expected.
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Snake Bites |
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• First and foremost, don't panic.
• One of the best methods is an extractor you can buy at an outdoors store.
• Select the right sized suction cup, attach it to the syringe, then put it over the bite with the plunger fully extended.
• Push the plunger in as it begins to suck to your skin.
• Leave it there for about five minutes and then remove the plunger.
• Wipe any venom away.
• Keep the injured part at the same level or below the rest of the body.
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