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Be prepared: What to carry when you ride

December 18th, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Motorcycle accidents happen when you least expect it. Are you prepared? Do you carry a first-aid kit? You should.

Carrying a store bought first-aid is good idea, but sometimes motorcyclists need more. There are motorcycle-specific first-aid kits available; however, a first-aid kit can be made at home.

Even more important than carrying a first-aid kit is knowing how to use it and what to do in an emergency. Taking a motorcycle trauma class is the best way to be prepared in this situation. Accident Scene Management, Inc. (ASMI) offers classes with certified instructors to train motorcyclists on helmet removal, jaw thrust rescue breathing, movement and how to properly use the items in a first-aid kit.

Here are the top 10 items to carry in a first-aid kit:

1. Non-latex or nitrile (preferred) gloves (multiple pairs)

2. Trauma shears or scissors strong enough to cut through leather

3. Breathing barrier (with one-way valve)

4. Sterile gauze pads (assorted sizes)

5. Compression bandages (5 x 9 inches)

6. Band-Aids (assorted sizes)

7. Medical tape (10 yards x 1 inch)

8. Roller bandages

9. Hand sanitizer

10. Something to write on and with

If you have more room, the following items should be added:

11. Flashlight or head lamp and or/glow sticks

12. Saline solution

13. Antiseptic wipes

14. Emergency foil blanket

15. Antibiotic ointment

16. Aspirin

17. Non-aspirin

18. Hydrocortisone ointment

19. Burn gel

20. Tweezers

21. Instant cold compress

22. Splint

23. First aid instruction booklet

24. Splint (such as a wood tongue blade)

25. Powdered clotting agents

26. Glow sticks

27. Glucose/candy

28. Benadryl or other antihistamine

29. Oral thermometer (non-mercury/non-glass)

30. Tourniquet

Remember: first-aid and trauma kits need to be checked and updated regularly. Make sure to check expiration dates and batteries; replace any used or expired contents.

Motorcycles don't allow for a lot of carrying room. Decide what is important to you, how much you can fit, how long your trip is, how many people are riding in your group, etc. If you are riding in a group, maybe several riders could split first-aid items so everyone is prepared.

Do you have any suggestions for what to pack in a first-aid kit?

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For more information visit:

American Red Cross: Make a First-Aid Kit

ASMI

To find an ASMI class near you visit http://roadguardians.org/instructor-bios/

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