Jeep Garage get a new First Aid kit

I had a broke a$$ first kit. A standard Johnson and Johnson plastic case deal.

The catch wouldn't stay closed and the hinges were about to go. But see I had this one a while and it had the coolest Graham Tool decal on it.


http://www.grahamtool.com/decals.aspx




I made an enclosed box with luan and 1x4 poplar. Glued and screwed it together. Primed and painted it. then ran it through the table saw to cut off the "door". I used brass handle, hinges and clasp.

When the paint dries, I'll post a finished pic.

Looking good, do you have supplies for it yet ?

I was going to look through what I already have and see what is out of date or in need of replacing. It seems to be cheaper to buy another kit and throw the box away.

What do you guys have other than the standard?

Band-Aids various sizes
Gauze pads
tape - stretchy stuff and sm ductape roll
small saline bottle
tweezers
burn cream
neosporin

Check out the suplly list from first aid kits online. Sometimes you can buy refill kits for them.

I'd add some stuff for brain pain (your preferred brand), allergy stuff, (store brand, small pack) and some anti-acid for the ocassional heartburn.

Tweezers, make sure spend a few bucks and buy a nice pair that can grip small metal pieces and maybe a small mirror too.

Neosporin, bandaids, tweezers, and SuperGlue.

My dads first aid kit comprised of masking tape and lacquer thinner. He used those two items for every cut, bug bite, or hole that he drilled into himself

thdewey said:

What do you guys have other than the standard?

Band-Aids various sizes
Gauze pads
tape - stretchy stuff and sm ductape roll
small saline bottle
tweezers
burn cream
neosporin

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Couple of splinter removers (an unused razor blade and bottle of alcohol could substitute).
Alcohol wipes (or liquid)
Magnifying glass (for splinter removal)
Mirror (for eye issues, or perhaps a splinter on the back of your elbow)
Eye cup (or an eye rinse bottle) to go with the saline
butterfly closures
fingertip bandaids (cloth type with "wings")
antiseptic spray
something that can serve as a temporary splint (to go with the tape)
instant cold packs (I've found this to be the most used item in my car kit)
chewable benedryl tablets (for bee stings, this stuff can save a life, seriously, and sometimes water isn't available to swallow these, or swallowing a whole pill could be difficult with your neck swelling shut . . . )
some sort of a medical wrap (or your stretchy tape)
scissors
clean q-tips (maybe a few in a sandwich baggie)
as said above, medicine for brain pain, allergies and heartburn

If you're as nuts as me:
cut control bandages (for restaurant use, they have alginate in the pad that stops bleeding, and a waterproof adhesive that surrounds the pad to contain blood)
nose bleed packing (also can be used under other bandages to control bleeding)
betadine (for when you need something sterile, NOW)
water gel burn dressings (this is like a mix of jello and a large bandaid)

Other things I keep in my car first aid kit (less suited to a stationary kit in a garage):
plastic spork (doubles as my splint)
space blanket
cortisone cream
safety pins
blister bandages (I have both the mushy ones, and the moleskin kind)

Just as important:
A complete list of the contents of your first aid kit. So you know what to replace as you take things out.

Here is the old one on the pegboard above the workbench in the shop. The newer and bigger one will need a new location and method of attachement. I'm thinking of a mini-french cleat. I needs a good location near the middle of the shop.

It's 12" x 14" x 3.5". I made it removable by way of a mini French cleat.

I hope that someone thought that this was interesting or helpful. I still need a few items that people recommended.

Thanks for all the great advice.

Tom

Great! Nicely done.

The main things I want in my shop, are an assortment of band aids, a bottle of the squirty antiseptic wash (clear liquid antiseptic to squirt into a wound), and something to stop the flow of blood on bigger cuts (instead of grabbing a paper towel and electrical tape to make a pressure bandage.)

I like to have tweezers too. The 'Revlon' tweezers in the cosmetic department are great for pulling splinters (get the kind which are painted and have the tips ground down to form a very close fit. I suspect women use these to tweeze stray hairs...they work beautifully for grabbing and pulling splinters.

Something I use at work, and like, is a thing called STERI-STRIPS. They little STERIle STRIPS of tape, which act like sutures. You also need this sticky stuff, called tincture of benzoin (which is really just skin glue...the same sort of stuff they use in special effects makeup to make things stick to the skin.).

Steri Strips


Or the cheaper, off brand:


Small bottle of tincture of benzoin


So, apply pressure to the cut until it stops bleeding (this is going to take 5-15 minutes.) Don't peek, just hold pressure.

Squirt some disinfectant at the wound. DAB it dry with something clean. Apply the benzoin. Let it dry. Gently push the cut together and apply the steri strips. They need to be fairly close. LEAVE THEM ALONE for a few days and let them fall off naturally. If you are too active, you may have to reapply.

This is only for MINOR cuts. If you think the cut is too deep, especially if there is a problem with function (your finger won't pull closed, because you cut a tendon), go to your closest ER and seek medical attention. If you have any questions about medical care, you should seek the advice of your doctor.

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I'm building a first aid cabinet too, to fit in my Reconfigurable Tool Rack. I plan to fold a case out of aluminum. Here are the 'red' crosses I created with a bead roller, to rivet to the front of the cabinet.

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