FIRST-AID OUTFITS

Evening Star, Issue 21881, 19 November 1934, Page 15

FIRST-AID OUTFITS

All motorists who undertake holiday tours, and, in fact, every car owner, would be well advised always to carry a small first-aid outfit in a side pocket of the car, where it is at once accessible in the event of an emergency. Such compact equipment is obtainable from many stores and pharmacies, but it would seem that there is still scope for the originality of enterprising local manufacturers of motoring accessories; or the motorist himself might make up a first air case quite cheaply. In considering what would be an ideal outfit it is instructive to study the items ;of such a kit, which is advertised overseas, but which, as far as is known, is notion sale here. Contained in a neat fibre case are a diminutive fire extinguisher, which, however* is largo enough for suppressing a carburettor blaze, an electric torch, and a full range of ordinary medical supplies, such as bandages, antiseptics, dressings, a tourniquet, and a few household remedies, as well as a pair of scissors, and of forceps, and carron oil or other suitable preparation for the treatment of burns. If a kit of this nature were offered at about 30s (the oversea price), it is certain that many car owners would oe anxious to procure one, since tbe articles will not deteriorate if kept in a tight-fitting, dust-proof container, and afford a very comforting safeguard against all contingencies of the road and bush. Small fire extinguishers, consisting of sealed tins containing a special powder, can be purchased cheaply, and it might be said that some form of extinguisher could well find a place on every motor vehicle, and preferably lie mounted where it is immediately accessible to the driver, so that an outbreak ca'n he dealt with promptly and before it has gut out of hand.