Rescue Kits
In addition to resources provided by the CCRN, all cavers should carry a small first-aid kit. Here is list of recommended items to include in your pack:
PERSONAL 1ST AID KIT FOR CAVERS
Contents:
- Pelican 1020 Series Micro Case (waterproof plastic container)
- 1 3" X 1.5" Rolled Ace Bandage
- 1 3" X 1.5" Rolled Kurlex Dressing
- 3 Small Moleskin Pads
- 2 Tea Candles
- 1 Mini Lighter
- 1 Pair compact Mini Snip Scissors
- 1 Pencil (4" long w/ eraser)
- 1 Pair Disposable Latex Gloves
- 2 3" X 3" Gauze Sponges (sterilized dressing pads)
- 1 Small Plastic Container Pain Killers (Motrin, etc.)
- 3 3" X 5" Index Cards printed with the following info:
- LOCATION ______________________________________
- PATIENT NAME __________________ AGE___________
- MAJOR COMPLAINT______________________________
- PULSE RATE___________ TIME RECORDED________
- RESPIRATIONS_________ TIME RECORDED________
- SKIN TEMP.____________ TIME RECORDED__________
- LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS: Y / N TIME_________
- ABILITY TO MOVE: Y / N TIME_________
Additional emergency items to carry in cave pack:
- 1 Synthetic long Underwear Shirt (Polyproplylene, Capilene, etc.)
- 1 Small Closed Cell Foam Pad (10" X 8" X 1" or equivalent size)
- 1 Metallized Emergency Bag or 1 large Plastic Lawn/Grass Bag
Those wishing to purchase a caving first aid kit may do so at http://www.asnaggydime.com/php/item_show.php?CRN,1.