Information: The original language of this blog is German. Any other language is translated using DEEPL's machine translation (www.deepl.com), without proofreading.
First Aid Kit
All items from the first aid kit and the drugs must be stowed sturdily. We use a small, solid and light tupperware box:
General material
- Tweezer
- Scissor and fixing pins
- Betadine (solution and ointment)
- 2 pairs of gloves
- Blister plaster
- Emergency blanket
- Leaflet on the use of the drugs
Bandage material
- 2x small gauze bandages
- 2x medium gauze bandages
- 2x sterile wound dressing
- 1x elastic bandages
- 3x tampon for hemostasis
- Steristrips
- Adhesive tape
Medicines
- To deal with severe pain, the following medications can be combined:
- Paracetamol (fever, headache, sore throat or aching limbs)
- Ibuprofen (back, joint, or muscle pain)
- Metamizol
- Antihistamin (allergic reactions)
- Lopramide (diarrhea)
- Meclozin (nausea, vomiting or motion sickness)
- Chinolon (general antibiotic)
- Malaria prophylaxis (depending on the area)