In addition to various compresses and waterproof plasters for wound care, the mega set also includes elasticated sports tape, medical tape and much more. It even includes outdoor tools such as tick tweezers or tweezers that you can use to pluck sea urchin spines or mussel remains from your feet. Compared to other suppliers, the large set is quite inexpensive. You can get it in many Decathlon shops or online for 29.99 euros. Info directly from Decathlon.
What else should be in a first aid kit for surfers?
Emergency physician Dr Wolfgang Klauß from Lübeck University Hospital recommends a few other things that windsurfers should have with them. "That would be a tick card - tweezers are no longer really used these days, as there is a greater risk of introducing the pathogens into the body - then tweezers, waterproof plasters, a small tube of strong sunscreen." Frequent injuries during sports in and especially on the water are cuts, bruises - but also splinters, sea urchin spines or even carbon splinters. Tweezers with a good grip sometimes work wonders and can hardly be replaced by any other tool.
One thing is particularly important to Dr Klauß: "Wounds, cuts or abrasions should always be thoroughly disinfected! I have a small bottle of Octenisept with me for this - also because of the children - a disinfectant spray that doesn't sting. And after disinfecting, the wound must be protected. So put a waterproof plaster on it, but then always secure it with a bandage, for example. Or, if you're going on the water, put a layer of armour tape over it. A plaster alone won't last long, it can't absorb the tensile forces during movement."
The line between what you can treat yourself and when professional help is definitely needed should not be ignored. "If wounds are extremely painful or bleed continuously, they must be treated by a doctor as soon as possible. Until then, apply a pressure bandage to stop the bleeding and organise professional help." Wolfgang advises urgently.
