First Aid Kit contents?

FloraDanicaHR · 11-03-2009, 08:32 AM

I have been looking for one of these lists so feel free to add your thoughts/comments/suggestions for those who want to make a First Aid kit.

So for me I would probably say you need:

-Bute
-Dipyrone
-stethoscope
-needles/ syringes (sterile!)
-Vet wrap / gauze
-Betadine
-thermometer
-911 #'s
I can't think of anything else ATM.
Anyone else?

SouthernJumper · 11-03-2009, 02:40 PM

Good thread, I need to make a kit!

sunrisegurl146 · 11-03-2009, 02:48 PM

I put diapers and menstrual pads in mine encase I need to do some emergency bandaging..and its in an akward spot.

Trying to think what else I have LOL

-KY Jelly for when sliding in the thermomenter
-Wonder dust
-unpasturized honey
-baby bum cream
-epsom salts
-sissors
-sterlized water

I'll get back to you LOL

TrailBlazer · 11-03-2009, 03:06 PM

So far I think I have:

Tape
Electrolytes
Triangular Bandage
Tensor Bandage
Epson Salt
Duct Tape
CothiVet
Gall Suave
Scissors
Large Needle/syringe (for irrigating/washing wounds)
Container to hold water
Vet Wrap
Nitrofurazone Topical Antibacterial
Wonder Dust Wound Powder
Betadine Solution
Sponges
Quietex Paste

pantha11 · 11-03-2009, 03:16 PM

here is a few more..

antibacterial wash,
cloths,
towels,
syringe and old worming paste syringes..(but cleaned)...great when you need to get your horse to take things orally.
disposable nappies or ladies pads.....great for absorbing blood.

horses4me6 · 11-03-2009, 03:34 PM

I would have to go through my kit and look and come back. But I think short of any major injury I could cover almost any injury. I will still look and see what is in it.

FloraDanicaHR · 11-03-2009, 04:48 PM

keep the suggestions coming

Capilet · 11-03-2009, 05:17 PM

Some I haven't seen mentioned yet:
BANAMINE
Wound/eye wash saline
Pill Crusher
Bandage scissors
Non-stick gauze pads (telfa, etc)

medicinehat · 11-03-2009, 05:18 PM

Tweezers!!

Ryle · 11-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Rather than nitrofurazone, a plain triple antibiotic should be in a first aid kit. It is appropriate for the vast majority of wounds and doesn't slow wound healing nor is is carcinogenic. Nitrofurazone has been proven to do both of those.

I would also not use wonder dust. These caustic powders that are marketed for use on proud flesh are non-specific at the types of tissues that they target and damage normal, healthy healing tissues just like they do proud flesh. And while they are sometimes recommended to stop bleeding, they still damage tissues and slow healing so you are better off simply using direct pressure or a bandage to stop bleeding.

11-03-2009, 08:32 AM	#1
FloraDanicaHR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554 Images: 59	First Aid Kit contents? I have been looking for one of these lists so feel free to add your thoughts/comments/suggestions for those who want to make a First Aid kit. So for me I would probably say you need: -Bute -Dipyrone -stethoscope -needles/ syringes (sterile!) -Vet wrap / gauze -Betadine -thermometer -911 #'s I can't think of anything else ATM. Anyone else? __________________ -;.When your life comes to an end, will you be able to look back and say "I'm glad I did that"?.;-

11-03-2009, 02:40 PM	#2
SouthernJumper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,112 Images: 5	Good thread, I need to make a kit! __________________ www.goldenshadows.weebly.com Alibi: 5yr 16.1 Bay Gelding

11-03-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
TrailBlazer Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,177	So far I think I have: Tape Electrolytes Triangular Bandage Tensor Bandage Epson Salt Duct Tape CothiVet Gall Suave Scissors Large Needle/syringe (for irrigating/washing wounds) Container to hold water Vet Wrap Nitrofurazone Topical Antibacterial Wonder Dust Wound Powder Betadine Solution Sponges Quietex Paste __________________ All I pay my psychiatrist is cost of feed and hay, and She'll listen to me any day!

11-03-2009, 03:34 PM	#6
horses4me6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,132 Images: 2	I would have to go through my kit and look and come back. But I think short of any major injury I could cover almost any injury. I will still look and see what is in it. __________________ Socketts Cotton Joe aka "Bubba" 2000 APHA Gelding RIP Phyliss TB Mare Gone but NEVER forgotten

11-03-2009, 04:48 PM	#7
FloraDanicaHR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554 Images: 59	keep the suggestions coming __________________ -;.When your life comes to an end, will you be able to look back and say "I'm glad I did that"?.;-

11-03-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
pantha11 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia, Victoria. Posts: 2,196 Images: 51	here is a few more.. antibacterial wash, cloths, towels, syringe and old worming paste syringes..(but cleaned)...great when you need to get your horse to take things orally. disposable nappies or ladies pads.....great for absorbing blood.

11-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#8
Capilet Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 4,480 Images: 413 Blog Entries: 1	Some I haven't seen mentioned yet: BANAMINE Wound/eye wash saline Pill Crusher Bandage scissors Non-stick gauze pads (telfa, etc) __________________ "Just because something seems impossible that doesn't mean its not real." -Charles de Lint, Someplace to Be Flying

11-03-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
medicinehat Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MA Posts: 151 Images: 33	Tweezers!!

11-03-2009, 05:43 PM	#10
Ryle Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,626 Images: 2	Rather than nitrofurazone, a plain triple antibiotic should be in a first aid kit. It is appropriate for the vast majority of wounds and doesn't slow wound healing nor is is carcinogenic. Nitrofurazone has been proven to do both of those. I would also not use wonder dust. These caustic powders that are marketed for use on proud flesh are non-specific at the types of tissues that they target and damage normal, healthy healing tissues just like they do proud flesh. And while they are sometimes recommended to stop bleeding, they still damage tissues and slow healing so you are better off simply using direct pressure or a bandage to stop bleeding. __________________ Cindy D. Registered Veterinary Technician Member American Assoc. of Equine Veterinary Technicians

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