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owokie
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 Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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First Aid kit in the world's cutest first aid soft sided bus.
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Subtract:
1. Poison ivy cream: Doesn't exist in Europe
2. Topical diphenhydramine: Doesn't work, your pills are superior.
3. "Nightime cold and flu": Duplicative. Same result with acetaminophen (or ibuprofen) and diphenhydramine.
4. "Allergy relief": Looks like loratadine. Duplicative, and in a "first aid" situation diphenhydramine more effective.
5. Aquaphor: Duplicative. You already have bacitracin ointment.
6. Skin stapler: Unless you've used one before, you're unlikely to get a satisfactory result.
Add:
1. Aspirin: useful for the thing most likely to kill you (a heart attack)
2. Bismuth subsalicylate aka Pepto: cheap, easy, good for stomach upset and traveler's diarrhea.
Bonus:
1. Epi pen: useful for people who are anaphylaxing or asthma attacking. I carry an expired one because I'm cheap. I am not advocating this approach. YMMV.
*This advice should not be mistaken for formal medical advice. But it's definitely cheaper.* |
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dobryan
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:27 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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| owokie wrote: |
| dobryan wrote: |
First Aid kit in the world's cutest first aid soft sided bus.
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Subtract:
1. Poison ivy cream: Doesn't exist in Europe
2. Topical diphenhydramine: Doesn't work, your pills are superior.
3. "Nightime cold and flu": Duplicative. Same result with acetaminophen (or ibuprofen) and diphenhydramine.
4. "Allergy relief": Looks like loratadine. Duplicative, and in a "first aid" situation diphenhydramine more effective.
5. Aquaphor: Duplicative. You already have bacitracin ointment.
6. Skin stapler: Unless you've used one before, you're unlikely to get a satisfactory result.
Add:
1. Aspirin: useful for the thing most likely to kill you (a heart attack)
2. Bismuth subsalicylate aka Pepto: cheap, easy, good for stomach upset and traveler's diarrhea.
Bonus:
1. Epi pen: useful for people who are anaphylaxing or asthma attacking. I carry an expired one because I'm cheap. I am not advocating this approach. YMMV.
*This advice should not be mistaken for formal medical advice. But it's definitely cheaper.* |
Thank you! Here is what I will modify.
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1. Poison ivy cream: Doesn't exist in Europe
Yaay! I get it by looking at it....
2. Topical diphenhydramine: Doesn't work, your pills are superior.
Topical 'Benadryl' does work for me but not nearly as well as the pills. But the pills make me drowsy so I cannot take them if driving. I'll have both.
3. "Nightime cold and flu": Duplicative. Same result with acetaminophen (or ibuprofen) and diphenhydramine.
Good point. Nix the Nyquil.
4. "Allergy relief": Looks like loratadine. Duplicative, and in a "first aid" situation diphenhydramine more effective.
I use Loratidine 'Claratin' for my hay fever allergies if they crop up. It does not make me drowsy so it fits my needs very well.
5. Aquaphor: Duplicative. You already have bacitracin ointment.
Docs prefer a cream like Aquaphor for wound healing if there is no infection because it is not an anti-biotic. It is really good for scrapes and burns for long term healing. btdt.
6. Skin stapler: Unless you've used one before, you're unlikely to get a satisfactory result.
I'll keep it in case I need to use it in an emergency away from a medical clinic. It may keep me together until I get to a place to do a proper job. Or if I am lucky enough I will be with my ER Doc friend and he will do it well. 
Add:
1. Aspirin: useful for the thing most likely to kill you (a heart attack)
Or for a stroke too. I'll add it. EDIT: I am not going to carry aspirin, see below.
2. Bismuth subsalicylate aka Pepto: cheap, easy, good for stomach upset and traveler's diarrhea.
I already added Immodium and Dulcolax, not shown, but Pepto tablets are a good thing too for less urgent needs. I'll add them.
Bonus:
1. Epi pen: useful for people who are anaphylaxing or asthma attacking. I carry an expired one because I'm cheap. I am not advocating this approach. YMMV.
I never thought about it. No one in my family has an underlying condition but I may be travelling with someone some time who does...[/b]
You likely could not read it but the spray bottle is a 'wound wash' to clean a wound and promote healing. Doc recommended.
And the small bottle is hand sanitizer.
EDIT:
I researched the aspirin part further and based on the below from the American Stroke Association I am not going to carry aspirin. If a doc says I should take it for a condition that occurs while traveling it should be easy to find after a doc says I should take it.
https://www.stroke.org/en/life-after-stroke/preventing-another-stroke/aspirin-and-stroke
"Because of the risk of bleeding, aspirin therapy is not recommended if you have never had a heart attack or stroke, except for certain carefully selected patients. If you’re over 70, taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke could do more harm than good. If you have had a stroke, your doctor may recommend medications, including aspirin, to help prevent another one. Aspirin is part of a well-established treatment plan for patients with a history of stroke. Take the recommended medications and talk to your doctor before making any changes. "
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Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
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The Western Syncro build
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mikemtnbike
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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Dave, superglue/ skin adhesive instead of the skin stapler, IMO. I've used this backpacking with good results.
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dobryan
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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| mikemtnbike wrote: |
| Dave, superglue/ skin adhesive instead of the skin stapler, IMO. I've used this backpacking with good results. |
I will have cyanoacrylate (CA) with me as part of my modeling supplies for my competition rocketry hobby.
The good thing about the staples is that a real doc can remove them if needed to inspect and treat the wound if needed. The CA is permanent and would need to be cut away. But for a back pack it is a great thing.
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Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371
The Western Syncro build
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dabaron
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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| dobryan wrote: |
| my competition rocketry hobby. |
do you go to Central Sod for the launches?
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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Look up and learn the different names for the drugs you may want. e.g.:
acetaminophen = paracetamol
Most of these will be found in any supermarket as well as pharmacies. They will also be much cheaper than you're used to! (16 tablets for 16 cents...)
Also be aware that some drugs that need a prescription in the US do not in the EU or UK, and vice versa.
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dobryan
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:45 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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You went to Kiev to win the Gold? That's impressive!
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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Coroplast is very durable! That's is a nice addition.
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dobryan
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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| 4Gears4Tires wrote: |
| Coroplast is very durable! That's is a nice addition. |
Thanks.
And it cleans well too. I can keep olive oil, balsamic vinegar, etc in there and if some gets on it I can easily wipe it off.
Hmm I think I might add some small bungee cord material (that I used on the rear cabinets) to keep the food corralled so it cannot slide in there as much.... 
Done!
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Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371
The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794 |
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dobryan
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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If you are putting oils and other liquids in this box, might I suggest caulking the interior seams to contain any liquids that try to escape?
Dave |
The packing tape does that. It is along all the seams on the inside.
Hmm... I’d have to remove it all but that may be a good idea especially if I used the 3M5200 I have. Thanks.
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"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson
MD>Canada>AK>WA>OR>CA>AZ>UT>WY>SD
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620646
Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371
The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794 |
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dobryan
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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| djkeev wrote: |
If you have residue you want to remove, such as tape adhesive, one of the best products for the job is cooking oil.
A leaky oil bottle will remove that packing tape lickity split!
Cooking oil is good for removing paint on your hands or any number of tough residues that you would grab much harsher solvents for .... such as lacquer thinner or mineral spirits, etc.
Dave |
Sold. 3M5200 is going on the interior seams.
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MD>Canada>AK>WA>OR>CA>AZ>UT>WY>SD
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Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371
The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794 |
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