Survival First Aid Kit

At a glance..

Anyone who goes over half a day from civilization and a doctor should whenever possible be armed with an adequate first-aid kit & a fair working knowledge of how to use it.

The details..

"WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!", this book is not yet terminated but offers valuable information on how to make an adequate first-aid kit and the importance of having one. The author emphasizes that anyone who goes far from civilization should be armed with such a kit and have working knowledge of how to use it.

The US Army recommends specific items in their kits that are ready-to-treat major wounds and shocks. However, commercial kits may not always suffice when wandering off beaten trails as they assume there is a doctor nearby. Therefore, it's best to create your own based on the list provided by the author.

In addition to basic emergency supplies like bandages, gauze compresses, adhesive strips tape etc., Dr Hulsey suggests additional items for special cases like snake bite kits or antibiotics for insect bites. Other useful items include mosquito repellent containing NN Diethyl-Metalo-luamide and garlic extract capsules which can drive away mosquitoes.

Overall this book serves as an excellent guide for those interested in preparing themselves against unforeseen circumstances while out exploring nature or facing any other situation where access to medical care might be limited.