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Essential Scuba Diving First Aid Kit: Preparation & Contents

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and Divers Alert Network (DAN) help prepare individuals for scuba diving. Through a variety of courses and seminars, people learn the safety techniques for diving. Underwater safety is important, but when accidents occur, having a first aid kit on the boat is a necessity. Creating a scuba diving first aid kit is quick and easy. The kits contain the same items as the average first aid kit.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic storage box
  • bandages
  • Gauze
  • Waterproof medical tape
  • Wound closure strips
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Vinegar
  • Swim-Ear
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Ibuprofen
  • Rehydration sachets
  • Seasickness pills
  • Antihistamine pills
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Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a plastic storage box. A box with multiple compartments to store supplies is good.

    • 2

      Purchase first aid supplies which include: bandages, gauze, waterproof medical tape, wound closure strips, antiseptic wipes, scissors, vinegar, antibiotic ointment and tweezers. The vinegar is for jellyfish stings.

    • 3

      Purchase medicines such as Swim-Ear, ibuprofen, rehydration sachets, seasickness pills and antihistamine pills.

    • 4

      Sort the contents into compartments in your first aid kit. Close the box and label it "First Aid Kit."

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