Diving can involve injuries from time to time. As the summer quickly approaches and everyone heads outside, rather than to resorts with commercial first aid kits, be sure to remember to stock and bring your first aid kit with you. Here are a few items that DAN recommends to include in your diving first aid kit to help you be prepared for just about anything that might come up.
| THE BASICS -Gloves -CPR mask (if you are certified for this) -tweezers -safety pins -scissors -soap/hand sanitizer -first aid guide | BANDAGES/MEDICATION -bandaids -gauze pads/rolls -ace wrap (elastic bandage) -medical tape -acetaminophen (tylenol) -antacids (tums) -ibuprofen (advil) -immodium/pepto bismal -allergy medication (benedryl) -any other medications you take | OTHER ACCESSORIES -hot/cold packs -vinegar -water -saline solution -antibacterial wipes -antibiotic ointment -anti-itch cream -bug spray -glasses/contact solution as needed |
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