Complete Guide to Travel Kit - Recommendations on Health for Travelers

When the holidays arrive and prepare to travel, although not very far, it is important to have our first aid kit and we can help in any unexpected or emergency.

Most of the population is confident that the kit which includes the car is more than enough for any wound or scratch during your vacation, but many times problems can go further and involve more severe situations that were just becoming a medical emergency if not treated properly or adequately in time.

For this reason, the travel kit is often different than we have at home, even more complex depending on your destination and the duration between a few factors to emphasize.

Before you get a list of what we need to complete a first aid kit is necessary to know the sanitary conditions of the area. The main recommendations are:



Make a general checkup. Request a report if you are taking any medication either chronic or temporary, or proof of disease if appropriate. In some countries, trade names differ or simply not available. Note especially the active ingredient you are taking, because we have to consider the element of surprise which involves the loss of luggage at times.

Inform our doctor about our trip whether it will be abroad so you can tell us the type of vaccination required and / or prophylaxis necessary. We must also consider our health and that of other members and / or companions.

You must know the situation of the country in terms of health concerns (performance, attention abroad, drugs ,...) as this condition is almost mandatory to hire a travel insurance. If the trip is to Europe, remember to apply in advance the TSE or health insurance card.

Check with your health insurance coverage available and how you should proceed with any medical emergencies. Better informed and out safely grieve not the destination without knowing where to get help.



What we have in mind when designing our own first aid kit?

Destination

Journey

Stay (While we will stay in place)

Trip type (scheduled, resort, camping, rural, hiking ,...)

Environmental conditions (humidity, pollen, heat, snow, pollution ,...)

Altitude

People who make the journey (children, babies, pregnant women, elderly, ...)



What should a complete travel kit?

Normally we make a list, or buy a standard kit to add that after our health products and medications. So it'll be divided into 3 parts:

Documentation (health cards, medical reports, allergic reactions and background, TSE, vaccinations, medical insurance, etc ...)

Cure material and accessories

Medicines and Health Products

Following this division, it is advisable to have a small kit that is not like the car. The space, weight and comfort are elements that should not stand when it comes to health. Obviously not the same load a kit for a camping or hiking group for a family than for selecting a hotel, which offers medical and material cures. Now is not the same thing to reach the hotel car airplane. Emergency situations are totally unpredictable.

CURING MATERIAL

Here presents a standard list. We should check if your kit includes this material, except for the last 4 are the most common antiseptics. The recommendation is to have a minimum of povidone-iodine.



Thermometer

Scissors

Round tip scissors

Nail clippers

Tweezers

Sterile Gauze

Vaseline gauze for burns

Cotton

Bandages

Elastic bandage

Hypoallergenic tape (paper or cloth)

Plasters or bandages of different sizes

Eye Patches

Disposable latex gloves

Suture healing sandfly

Alcohol 96 º

Hydrogen peroxide

Tincture of iodine or povidone-iodine

Antiseptic soap



ACCESSORIES

Accessories can be objects or common or supplements are incorporated according to the situation (insecurity, adverse weather, natural disaster ,...)

Synthetic ice pack

Plastic bags (dizziness and vomiting, other uses)

Thermometer

Lantern

Clips and safety pins (to attach bands)

Book i pencil

List of useful telephone numbers (not always have mobile coverage)

Blanket

Thermal blanket

Compass

Water purification tablets

MEDICATIONS

Drugs and medical devices are perhaps the most difficult section to complete but will display an extensive list that can meet all traveler's needs regardless of their background.

This list is indicative and for information purposes so that in addition there are also advertising pharmaceutical active substances or drug names that require a prescription. You should always consult your doctor as discussed in the recommendations. It is common also to have some medication that was previously prewritten, as is the case for example of the antiimflamatorios.

As this happens obviously, we describe some tips that should be done:

Label the medication (especially, if we include blisters without prospects or boxes)

Check the expiry of all elements

Avoid bringing glass bottles or blisters

Ophthalmic ointments, drops or eye drops have extremely short shelf life (10-15 days of opening).

Products that require cold (insulin, diabetes ,...) is better for us to be available to ensure that when you reach your destination, avoiding travel with refrigerators and portable kits.

The misuse of a drug may further aggravate the situation of the person. Always consult with a healthcare professional.



Treatment of pain and fever

Paracetamol (pain, fever)

? Acetylsalicylic acid (pain, fever, inflammation)

Dexketoprofen ibuprofen (pain, swelling)

Naproxen (pain, menstruation)

Metamizole (pain, especially toothache)

Anti-inflammatory cream or gel (hitting, contractures)



Blows, bruises and edema

Pentosan polysulfate sodium (Thrombocid as a trade name: purple, poor circulation, post plane)

Venotonics cold gels (poor circulation, post plane)

Compression stockings (very recommended to prevent swelling in the feet after long journeys by plane).



Diarrhea and Constipation

Loperamide (diarrhea)

Serum Hyposodic (diarrhea and vomiting)

Glycerin Suppositories (Constipation)

Enema type laxatives (constipation)



? Cidez stomach, stomach pain and gas

Omeprazole (acidity, gastric protector of other drugs)

Almagate (Acidity)

Bicarbonate (Heartburn, indigestion)

Flatulence (gas)



Sun protection and sunburn

Sunscreen product (consider your skin type and the type of solar UVA, UVB and IR)

Cocoa lipstick with sunscreen

Dexpanthenol (aftersun, sunburn)



Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting

Dimenhydrinate (motion sickness)

Metoclopramide (nausea, vomiting)

Domperidone (nausea)



Allergies and stings

Antihistamine (loratadine, desloratadine, ebastine)

Nose drops (allergic rhinitis)

Prednicarbate (Dermatitis, Bites)

Beclomethasone (Dermatitis, Bites)

Sales of ammonia (Sting) - Afterbite



Burns and wounds caused by erosion

Silver Sulfidiazina

Nitrofurazone



Antiseptics, Injuries and Infections

Saline

Amoxicillin (infections, bacterial processes in the skin, mouth, ...)

Erythromycin, azithromycin or other macrolides (infections, allergic to amoxicillin fibulae or other beta-lactam)

Ketoconazole, miconazole (fungal infections, cream)



Personal hygiene and safe sex

Scarves

Wipes (face, intimate, wet with soap)

And tampons

Condoms and birth control (if required)

Personal hygiene (toothbrush, bath gel, moisturizer, ...)



Insect repellent (trade names are attached)

Comat Child and Spray Extra strong (containing diethyl toluamide DEET)

Elinwas lotion (containing DEET and phenothrin)

Autan Active Spray, Cream and Family Care Gel (contains icaridín)

Cusitrín mosquito (containing DEET and phenothrin)

Mosi-Guard Natural Spray, Stick, Cream and Spray (contains Eucapiltus Citriodora)

Mosquispray (containing DEET)

Foam and Spray Repelice (Contains DEET, lice)

Sarpex cream, lotion and spray (containing dimethyl, fleas, ticks and mites)

Pick Stick (contains citronella oil and macadamia ternifolia)

Nutraisdin Antomosquitos (containing DEET and ethyl)

Child lotion and wipes Halley (containing pyrethrins)

Halley Adults Lotion (containing pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide)

Goibi mosquito lotion, wipes, infant, and tropical (containing DEET)

Moskicid (contains altrinas)



Other processes

Cough (dextromethorphan)

Mocosidad (acetylcysteine)

Insomnia (valerian root, doxylamine, passiflora)

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