A well-stocked first aid kit is essential when travelling through the outback.
1. CARRY A DECENT FIRST AID KIT
It doesn’ t matter how careful you are, accidents can and do happen. Most travellers carry a first aid kit of some sort, but they are usually small and really only designed to handle minor scrapes and cuts. When travelling throughout Australia, especially in regional and remote areas, you need to be prepared to deal with much more severe injuries. Large wounds need large bandages. If you come across a serious car crash, you may have to deal with multiple casualties with multiple injuries all at once. At the very least, carry a first aid kit designed to treat snake bites.
2. DO A FIRST AID COURSE
Having a first aid kit is almost useless if you have no idea how to use it. A first aid course is one of the first things you should do if you intend to travel Australia by caravan. It might surprise you to know just how long it can take the nearest emergency services to get to your location. You may have to look after a seriously ill or injured person for hours in remote areas. Knowing how to do CPR, use a defibrillator, or just treat someone with heat stroke can keep a person alive until help arrives.
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