What is in a Rescue Dive Bag

[CanuckInTexas]

I have a question…..
Christmas is around the corner and I wanted to ask Santa Clause for a fully equipped paramedic bag for use when I am a dive master.

1) What should really be in the paramedic kit?
2 pocket masks.
An air bag for the masks.
Thick gloves.
4 Triangle bandages.
But what else????

2) I also what to ask for an O2 kit, what are the recommendations here? Should I just get DAN’s O2 kit?

3) Is there any other miscellaneous items that I am not thinking of I should ask for?

Cheers
Lost in Translation.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

As long as you are going the para route I'd ask for air splints, squeeze or spray bottles of antiseptic, ammonia to neutralize stings, and any other necessary fluids like eyewash. I also carry minor pain meds (ibuprofen,aspirin, etc), burn gel, cold and heat packs, bandages, tweezers, shears or scissors(hospital type), and a space blanket. I also keep about 4-5 dollars worth of quarters. I think the ultimate along with an o2 set up would be your own aed but that's out of the reach of most people at this point. And if you get a DAN o2 I think that would be great and ask for the o2 course with it! Then later you could always add the remo kit and course.

 

[kittyjg]

Ask your wife/girlfriend for a few thin sanitary pads. Works for bleeding. Ace/wrap bandages. Notebook and pen/pencils. Tape.

 

[Aqua Marine]

We have fully stocked Trauma kits available thru our web site. drop me a line if I can help!

Gary

 

[Brian1968]

Unless you've been professionally trained and experienced in using the air bag (I'm assuming that you're referring to resuscitation bags) I would leave it out of the kit and stick with mouth to mask breathing. They're not as easy to use as they look and I've bagged a lot of patients. Rather take that money and use it to buy extra of the stuff that you're very likely to need...bandages, splints, and whatnot.

I think you've got a really good idea. Check out http://www.galls.com/category2.html?assort=general_catalog&cat=2720
they carry everything you're looking for and more.