First aid kit

I'd like to put together a kayak first aid kit as I was just reminded tonight how quick a person can get hurt even on land in the home kitchen.  I sliced tip of finger really good, now have a 2" diameter middle finger wrapped with gauge.  I don't want to be out on the water with a nice gash and no way to stabilize it.

So, tomorrow I am going out shopping for kayak supplies to get myself prepared for first aid supplies needed on the water.

I will start my list of what I am thinking I should have for ocean based fishing, as this could be the toughest area to get back on land from.  Please feel free to suggest other items I missed.

-Water proof container to store first aid supplies in.  (See through dry bag)
-Variety of band aids, finger, knuckle, large/small-square/round.
-Neosporin
-Roll of gauze wrap
-Absorbent pads
-Medical tape
-Alcohol wipes
-Povidone Iodine Preps
-Jelly fish pain relief gel (not sure where to find this yet)
-Scissors
-Asprin
-Ibuprofen
-Card of safety pins
-Steri Strips
-Super glue
-Hypothermia shelter,
-Finger splints
-Antihistamine

I'll edit add to the list anything suggested from ya'll. 
   

Dont' forget to add finger cots and Steri Strips and Superglue

Vinegar neutralizes jellyfish stings.  Learned this the hard way while diving in the Phillipines.....

Side track: A lot of First Aid items can be run through your Flexible Spending Account at work, if you have one set up. It's like free first aid!

I have two in my Yak....one for me and one for the Yak.
 Most of the items mentioned above I carry , and then some, I will dig it out of the hull and see what I put in there that may be different.
 For the Yak I have a sail needle and thread for repairs to seat/straps etc.
Marine goop
duct tape

I too would welcome any additional items suggested.

I carry one thing on the yak (have a real comprehensive one onshore in my truck) as a "first aid kit".  A quality role of electricians tape and some tylenol ( I guess thats two huh ).  Most injuries I have had are small cuts etc. Wrap um up nice and tight and keep fishing. Short of fishes teeth, fish hooks and my rescue knife there aren't a lot of ways to really "hurt" yourself out there.  If I were a long distance "sit in" kayaker I could see a bigger kit but 99% of the time I am less than an hour from the truck and a real kit or professional help is not far away.  I do like the idea of finger cots to cover and waterproof a cut and may add those to my kit.

Does anyone have any experience with any of those quick clotting solutions?  I'm have thin blood that absolutely does NOT clot.  That's what I worry most about.

-Allen

Pole.. I carry them in my hunting pack.  I have read several stories about hunters etc. dieing or coming close, due to a serious cut far from medical help.  I bought mine at REI, I carry two of the med size pouches.  Have never used them but it is a comfort knowing I have that kind of backup when alone and many miles from help.

Does anyone have any experience with any of those quick clotting solutions?  I'm have thin blood that absolutely does NOT clot.  That's what I worry most about.

-Allen

Saw something last night while digging for ideas, make a paste of cayenne pepper and apply to the wound.  Supposed to stop the bleeding by assisting in the clotting.   

Pole, I'm not a doctor, so I asked one. I gave my dad a call (37 year internist) and he in turn walked down to the ER and asked the question "what type of bandage would you recommend a hemopheliac carry in an emergency first aid kit?"  The answer was HemCon.  The only downside is that water is how one removes a HemCon bandage.  So, you'd have to be prepared to wrap it up with a water barrier after applying the clotting bandage.  The other recommendation was Superglue, but only for small cuts.

Adventure Medical kits makes a great little kit (Field Kit) that I put in a few ziploc bags and stashed my PFD. Best of all it has a fish hook removal kit. I know you can do with other things that are handy but I'd rather not have to improvise in such a situation. On the subject of first aid, one thing all kayak fishermen should know is how to get hooks out if they accidentally get deep in your skin. I've heard some bad stories of people getting a hook deep in their hands offshore. Paddling w/ a hook in your hand can't be fun... Learn more here: http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,2724.0.html

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Does anyone have any experience with any of those quick clotting solutions?  I'm have thin blood that absolutely does NOT clot.  That's what I worry most about.

-Allen

Brigade Quartermaster carries a full line of field Kits.
 From band aids to surgery packs.
 While in the back country, I also pack a skin stapler.

yup. NRS sells some nice 1st aide kits of different sizes with different stuff. I usually keep the deluxe in a dry bag in my day hatch. It's nice to get the pre-assembled kits and supplement for your needs. I added a hypothermia shelter, finger splints, and antihistamine to mine. I also have flares & die markers, repair kit etc. in the dry bag with the 1st aide kit.

Also, I always take sugary snacks and a thermos of hot water. It's all in the same bag all the time, so it's just part of my routine to grab it and throw it in the day hatch.

I would never leave home without it.

You'll have to put your own antihistamine in the kit. I learned last summer on Cyprus when I took a bight of the old yellow jacket sandwich and got stung inside my mouth (( They don't put that in there.

I like the Adventure Med kits, but no kit is complete. Gotta supplement for your own needs and situations.

A couple of things I carry are Coban self adhesive wrap and some gauze. If you get a deep cut the Coban helps a lot with applying pressure to the wound.

It's cheaper if you buy it at a feed store.

Also works great for wrapping your fingers to avoid braided line cuts.

Good stuff here!  I have a large plastic Nalgene bottle packed with First-Aid supplies and other goodies.  An important addition to the usual items includes a pair of rubber gloves (to keep the injured finger/hand dry) and SUPERGLUE.  I added Bayer instant pain relief too.  I found it at Walgreen's, it comes in small pouches and you pour it out on your tongue.  It has a tart sugary taste to mask the aspirin.   

I also threw in a lighter and emergency blanket. 

I then added a added a whistle and small crank light.  The bottle is now my favorite go-to item because it keeps me safe and legal without taking much room.  The Nalgene bottle has a wide mouth so it's pretty easy to get to the items and they are kept dry.  I don't think I can pack much more into it but when going from boat to boat I really like to keep it simple but safe.
-Scott