• Buying a first aid kit is the easiest solution and worth the investment. You can pick a basic kit up from your local drugstore. If you need a more advanced kit, for long trips and/or where immediate medical help is hours away, bump up to a large kit, which most marine supply stores carry, or you can purchase online. At least once a season (I count four seasons), go through your medical kit and restock any expired or used supplies. If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to get First Aid and CPR certified.
Some Dos and Don’ts 1. Do politely and discreetly ask your passengers, even family members, if they have medical conditions you need to be aware of. Are they on medication? Are they allergic to anything? And if so, do they carry an Epi-Pen? 2. Don’t give teens and children aspirin, as it has been linked, albeit rarely, to Reye’s syndrome, a serious disease that affects children younger than 18 years old. • Giving short shrift to a firstaid kit is not only a sign of poor seamanship, but it’s also irresponsible and invites the potential to turn a manageable injury into a severe situation. You’re better than that.
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3. Do inform your fishing buddies and guests where you keep the FirstAid kit. 4. Don’t ignore a nick, cut, or stab from a hook, fish, or other source, no matter how small. Tend to it immediately. Vibrio is nasty.
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