First Aid Items On A Uganda Safari
It is very important to note that a first aid kit is one of the major items one would pack for a Ugandan safari. Considering the fact that you are planning to explore the wild, it is key that you go prepared since anything can happen in the wild from minor scratches to even serious accidents.
Being in the wild, accessing a hospital on an instant may be tricky, which is why you are advised to move with a first aid kit, this will help you relieve pain or even cure minor injuries incase you sustained any on your safari before you get to a hospital.
On a Safari to Uganda, there are some things that one has to consider as you travel, and these include;
First Aid Guide
The first Aid guide will deliver directions on how to treat wounds, sprains, bites, and joint injuries and it is important to safeguard everyone with entire kit lessons.
Tweezers
Tweezers are contained within a first Aid set that is an indispensable tool for removing wreckage like dirt, and splinters from wounds.
Liquor Gauzes
Before using an antibiotic balm or bindings placed on the wound, you have to use liquor Gauze.
Antibiotic Balm
Antibiotic Balm is important for applying to a wounded area for proper healing since the Balm can stop contractions and should be applied to a wound that has been gutted with alcohol pads.
Epoxy resin Bandages
Epoxy resin Bandages should always be in the first aid box in different sizes since modern bandages tend to be used more often than the smaller bandages which cannot be missed in the first aid kit during a safari.
Gauze Bandages
It is important to put the Gauze bandages in the first aid kit because they can be used for engrossing blood from the wound if they come in a range.
Medicinal Duct tape
They can be used to wrap a gauze in one place and the medicinal tape is used not to leave a filtrate in an extensive role to confirm that you always have a satisfactory stock.
Mutable Bandages
These are used to save sprained joints to fix them and decrease bulge and this bandage is derived with either hook and loop or metal clasps which are enough to be folded around the elbow, ankles, knees, and wrists.
Possession of a healthy kit can help you from further injuries than being dead or with deeper injuries.
Tips to take while giving first aid
Wash your hands to avoid more infections and to keep germs away.
Clean the wound
Clean the wound with clean water and this will decrease the danger of infection sponge around the wound with soap and while doing the procedure do not use soap on the wound and hydrogen peroxide on your safari tour.
Stop any bleeding
Apply force on the wound with a sterile bandage, and clean cloth.
Restrain the injured area
In case of a fracture, add cold water or ice to the injured part to help relieve the pain and the swelling.
Treat for shock
In case the person is feeling weak, and rapidly breathing place the person’s head down with the legs raised about 12 inches unless you think the person has injuries on the back or head, and when giving first to a person with shock, don’t move the person and chase away people who are gathering around the patient.
Apply an antibiotic balm or petroleum jelly
Apply antibiotics balm or petroleum jelly on the wound to keep the area moist to prevent it from scaring.
Cover wound
Put a bandage, and gauze to hold the injured place in one place with paper tape to keep the wound clean but when it is a minor scratch just leave it open.
Change dressing
The wound has to be dressed at least twice a day in the field and after the trial.
Get a tetanus shot
You need to get a tetanus shot if you have never got it for the past five years and if the wound is deep in order to avoid further complications.
Watch for signs of infection
After coming back from the trail, please get the advice of a doctor if you realize signs of infections on the wound or skin such as an increase in pain, swelling, drainage, and too much redness.
Those are some of the first steps to be taken while on a tour if an accident is got because, during the tour, you need to always be on the lookout while on a trip.
There are many unexpected injuries that can occur during a tour to Uganda therefore one must be prepared.
First Aid Items On A Uganda Safari