I ask this because I just finished packing a pocket sized mini first aid kit, using supplies from our full size home kit. I’m sure people will mostly agree with the contents I packed, but does anyone have any other suggestions?

This is the kit I packed today, should I try to add anything else? There’s not much space left, but I can probably stuff a couple other flat packet items in there, so am I like missing anything obvious that might fit?

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  • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    2 days ago

    A fresh tube of super glue. Cyanoacrylate glue was initially developed as field sutures. That’s why it’s so easy to glue your fingers together. It’s a great fast and durable way to stop bleeding.

    • Nalivai@lemmy.world
      3·
      2 days ago

      Is it actually safe? Cyano in cyanoacrylate doesn’t fill me with joy and sense of wonder

      • papalonian@lemmy.world
        3·
        2 days ago

        Just FYI, a lot of chemical names don’t really work like that.

        Norco (opiate painkiller) is HYDROcodone and acetaminophen. TONS of medications start with HYDRO but have nothing to do with opiates.

        METHylphenidate Methylprednisolone is a common steroid often prescribed to kids

        CYANoacrylate is to CYANide as GRAPEfruit is to GRAPE.

        Edit: methylphenidate is in fact related to meth. I had my names mixed up. My bad!

          • papalonian@lemmy.world
            1·
            2 days ago

            Whoops, good catch. I was thinking of Methylprednisolone. It’s been a while since I’ve been in the pharmacy.

            Methylphenidate is in fact related to meth, lol.