First aid kit for camper
We put forward the thesis that in a regular car first aid kit it would be useful to stock up on a little more medicine than is required according to the regulations. After all, we will be in campsites, among people or, conversely, away from the crowd, where in case of problems with injuries we will quickly get help. So is a car first aid kit enough?
A car first aid kit is designed to be useful in a situation where we have witnessed a traffic accident and it is necessary to provide first aid to the victim. Even if we ourselves do not have the relevant medical knowledge, there will always be someone who will benefit from its content and possibly save someone's life. This is an assumption. It is also worth remembering that during a road check outside Poland we may be fined for not having a first aid kit. Although the Vienna Convention gives the right to travel abroad in a car only with the equipment necessary in our country, a fire extinguisher and an approved warning triangle are not always sufficient for safe movement within the territory of the European Union. This depends on the rules of the specific country. Most EU countries use recommendations in accordance with the DIN `13164 standard established by the German Standards Institute (Deutsche Institut Fur Normung), which strictly defines the equipment of first aid kits in cars. This includes, but is not limited to: Germany, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, Croatia, the Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, as well as Lithuania and Slovakia.
According to the regulations, the car first aid kit must contain three individual bandages M, two elastic bandages 6 cm wide, the same number of bandages (60 x 80 cm), triangular bandages (96 x 96 x 136 cm) and disinfectant wipes. You will also need three 8 cm elastic bandages and 10 x 10 cm compresses. Additionally, you should have 4 pairs of disposable vinyl gloves. Scarves and headbands must be sterile and all products must have appropriate approvals and certificates confirming that they meet the highest CE quality standards. It would seem that this is enough to provide first aid to those in need. This?
Remember that camping is a crowded environment and additional medications may be needed, even if the camp manager's staff provides appropriate assistance. Public transport such as buses and trams, according to the regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the technical condition of vehicles, must be equipped with a first aid kit. It turns out that the contents of such a first aid kit are specified in the DIN 13157 standard, and its contents are increased due to a greater number of risk factors (for example, burns, cuts), a large number of people to be protected, as well as on the other hand, there are no size restrictions, as in case with first aid kits for motorcycles or cars. Bus first aid kits are distinguished by packaging with a characteristic oblong shape. They are most often made from durable plastic (ABS) or waterproof fabric, so they can be used anywhere and in a variety of conditions.
The first aid kit should be a bright color, usually orange, yellow or red, so that it is always easy to see. The bus first aid kit should not contain any medications. The vehicle is subject to changing weather conditions and is therefore not a suitable place to store these items. It should also be remembered that when providing assistance to the victim, you should not give any medications, as this can lead to suffocation and interfere with medical procedures. However, if our health condition requires emergency medications, it is worth providing an individual first aid kit in the camper with such means, naturally, ensuring proper storage conditions. Let's not be surprised by the situation when we are many kilometers from the nearest campsite or “wild” pharmacy. In this case, it is advisable to have a camper copy of a home first aid kit.
Meanwhile, let us remind you that in accordance with the provisions of Polish legislation, namely Art. 162 § 1 of the Criminal Code: “Whoever does not provide assistance to a person who is in a situation that threatens an immediate threat of death of his life or serious harm to health, he can provide it without exposing himself or another person to the risk of harm to health.” death or infliction of grievous bodily harm - is punishable by imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years.
