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MajorDamage
Well done
Sep 27 2009, 12:01 PM EDT | Post edited: Sep 27 2009, 12:01 PM EDT
I like being organized but this a step beyond where I am. Excellent template. Do you find this valuable?    
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PedroAsani
PedroAsani
1. RE: Well done
Sep 27 2009, 1:59 PM EDT | Post edited: Sep 27 2009, 1:59 PM EDT
Since I am DM'ing, and will be doing my instructor's course next year, I will need to keep a proper kit with me when I am out on the liveaboards. I figure combine the BOB and "DM GO bag". Do you find this valuable?    
jdi35
jdi35
2. RE: Well done
Feb 2 2010, 12:38 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 2 2010, 12:38 PM EST
i noticed that you didn't put anything in your med kit for treating anaphylactic shock like an epi(epinephrine) pen or something. i have a friend who has bee sting allergies and she always carried one around. Do you find this valuable?    

MajorDamage
3. RE: Well done
Feb 2 2010, 4:00 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 2 2010, 4:00 PM EST
"i noticed that you didn't put anything in your med kit for treating anaphylactic shock like an epi(epinephrine) pen or something. i have a friend who has bee sting allergies and she always carried one around. "
Good call, although those tend to expire rather quickly (not sure on shelf life).

Are you aware of a suitable substitute? Do you find this valuable?    
kinelta
kinelta
4. RE: Well done
Feb 2 2010, 6:25 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 2 2010, 6:25 PM EST
"Good call, although those tend to expire rather quickly (not sure on shelf life).

Are you aware of a suitable substitute?"
Yes. Don't get stung by bees. :) 3  out of 3 found this valuable. Do you?    
PedroAsani
PedroAsani
5. RE: Well done
Feb 3 2010, 12:32 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 3 2010, 12:32 AM EST
Epinephrine is a prescription-only medication (POM). I don't have allergies, so I can't get a prescription.

All medications in the bag are either GSL (general sale list) or P (pharmacy), so can be obtained legally pre-Z day. In addition, I will only carry those that I am familiar with. With no EMS available post-Z, I don't want to have to trust what the box says when I am handing out a pill I have never used myself. Do you find this valuable?    
jdi35
jdi35
6. RE: Well done
Feb 3 2010, 11:54 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 3 2010, 11:54 AM EST
an Epipen isn't a pill, its an auto-syringe.
and i think i've found away around the POM....
http://www.apswholesalerx.com/ Do you find this valuable?    
PedroAsani
PedroAsani
7. RE: Well done
Feb 3 2010, 7:19 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 3 2010, 7:19 PM EST
"an Epipen isn't a pill, its an auto-syringe.
and i think i've found away around the POM....
http://www.apswholesalerx.com/"
Any medication administered though injections is subject to control of that administration. Pre-Z day, I am keeping well on the right side of the law (as dumb as some of it may be) because I don't want to cripple my chances of escaping when The Panic is beginning to set in.

Pills can be administered by anyone without legal ramifications, provided they were obtained legally. Whilst my above post said "handing out a pill", that also applies to injections scavenged post-Z. Double, in fact. I am not an EMT or a doctor, so without more training, or greater neccesity, injections won't be part of my kit anytime soon. Do you find this valuable?    

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