Understanding Medical Restrictions

While making a fashion statement, fanny packs are also handy when you need to carry something and keep your hands free. Many people wear fanny packs while hiking in order to allow extra room for food or sleeping gear in their backpacks. One great use for a fanny pack is to create a first aid kit fanny pack. While there are many different tools you could put into yours, here are a few specifics on what you should pack, and why they are so useful.

Tweezers

Tweezers are essential for a first aid kid. Frequently small objects can become lodged in the skin such as slivers or shards of glass, and removing them properly is essential in order to allow healing to begin. Slivers can be removed with a clean needle, though it is much easier and less painful for the patient when removed with tweezers. 

Gloves

If you are in a group of people on an adventure, chances are someone is going to get injured before too long. Before being able to help someone else while protecting yourself you should don gloves. There are many illnesses and diseases that can be transferred through bodily fluids especially blood. Make sure that you are protected before you go to help someone else.

Tylenol/Ibuprofen

Some form of pain reliever is almost always appreciated by those who have been involved in an accident. One of the most frequent injuries that occur on hikes and outdoor adventures are actually headaches, which can be relieved with Tylenol, ibuprofen, or aspirin. 

Alcohol Pads

Scratches, cuts, and abrasions should all be cleaned before they are dressed in an attempt to avoid infections. While clean water and soap are the best options for cleaning wounds, alcohol is another way to clean injuries thoroughly. 

Bandages

Bandages are essential for keeping injuries clean as well as stopping blood loss. When someone around you is bleeding, quickly don your gloves and grab a clean bandage with which to apply pressure. This will help the body to decrease blood flow to the injured area. 

The best part about having a first aid fanny pack is the fact that you are prepared to deal with a lot of different situations. Adventures inherently include danger or challenges, and with a good first aid kit fanny pack, you are ready. You can either assemble your own first-aid fanny pack or you can purchase one through companies like Safety NJ First Aid Kits.