Celox

[alex_m]

hmm... not sure. you are my rival in respect to our pretty-sun-through-tree-scene avatars.

 

 

 

no.

[john@arbtech]

hmm... not sure. you are my rival in respect to our pretty-sun-through-tree-scene avatars.

 

 

 

no.

[alex_m]

haha

[john@arbtech]

haha

 

probs my main concern is, after using could it be classed as administering medication? are there any alergies? side effects? what do the NHS think to it?

[skyhuck]

probs my main concern is, after using could it be classed as administering medication? are there any alergies? side effects? what do the NHS think to it?

 

If I was concerned I would ask my insurer, get their reply in writing, if things do go wrong they are the ones who will be covering your ass, IMO.

[alex_m]

john - contact them, i'm sure they will help you out.

 

Contact Celox

[penfold]

Im trying to find the trauma pack for my 'big' first aid kit, before i part with the cash just want some convincing!

 

have you thought about the ARB-AID arborist trauma kit, uses same technology as celox but is basically an enhanced first aid kit in a water- and dust-proof container. They had a stand at the AA this year. Arborist First Aid & Safety Equipment Kit by Arbaid (i think)

[felixthelogchopper]

probs my main concern is, after using could it be classed as administering medication? are there any alergies? side effects? what do the NHS think to it?

 

As you would be administering it as a First Aider, you would be classed as a "Good Samaritan" and so immune from prosecution. Also, Celox is a haemostatic agent rather than a drug or medicine. Personally, I would rather take the chance of some jobsworth getting upset than watch a friend or colleague bleed out in front of me.

[Alinicoll]

Yeah, i think given the choice of try out celox or me or someone else loosing blood by the pint i might go for the "lets give it a go" approach.

[MasterBlaster]

Has anyone had to use Celox, and did it work like it says on the tin?

 

Yes, it WORKS. I take aspirin daily, so I bleed freely. I nicked myself with my handsaw and it stopped the bleeding toot sweet. I keep a couple packs in my first aid kit and highly recommend CELOX!