First Aid kit - what should be in there?

[XJSJohn]

Just reviewing the first aid kit that i keep on my boat (racing sailboat, usually 5 to 8 people onboard pretending they are st hot sailors!)

most of the stuff in mine is now out of date or soon to be, so what would you have in there?

the current replacement list for mine is.

• several roles of surgical tape
• several roles of elastic bandage
• big packet cotton wool pads
• assorted waterproof band aits
• bottle TCP
• tube of antiseptic cream
• sterile wet wipes
• surgical gloves
• foil blanket
• alo vera gell
• panadol

Anything else that i should be thinking about adding?

[XJSJohn]

Odie said:

Rum.

we got that covered - under "essentials" rather than first aid!

eye wash - good point!
Duct tape is a core part of the boats tool kit, along with cable ties - we have rolls of the stuff!

[XJSJohn]

Good advice from all so cheers, some of the suggestions are already onboard and immediately available for other tasks but some very useful suggestions!

Sadly off the shelf first aid kits here tend to consist of band aids and strepsils so much appreciated - happy to get more suggestions, none of this is heavy kit (our presence at racing) and I am more than happy to have more than necessary!

One of the thi gs about boats, perhaps we only have basic first aid skills but we are normally (in costal sailing) only a mobile or VHF call from an expert, so carrying extra is good!

[XJSJohn]

To add, most likely injuries are cuts, sprains, breaks, concussions and rope burns, and most likely 2 hours from hospital treatment

Naturally we try not to make a habit of injuring crew ;-)

What are the best recommended products for localized burns?