A year ago today, I suffered a TIA , which is a stroke like event that initially left me paralyzed. Since then, I have been searching for a method of carrying aspirin and/or other medications which can be used to provide emergency first aid in the event of another TIA or stroke, as time is critical to begin treatment. Here is what I have settled upon. CH Kadels and other catalog outlets offer a small container that looks like a shotgun shell and is about that size, although other sizes are available. the container is water tight, has a split ring attachment at one end for attaching to a zipper pull and available in bright red, which attracts the eye. I carry several low dose aspirin and/or powdered aspirin which can be put under the tongue if the victim can not swallow. Bayer used to offer the powdered aspirin, although I have been unable to find it recently. There is ample room in the tube for other pills, if desired. I have located a source for a small sticker that says "Medical Supplies", which I intend to use to keep the tube from unscrewing by accident AND indicating to any who stops to help that meds are inside. The container is pretty inexpensive (under $5) and I am making enough for all my outdoor outerwear. This is not intended to replace a good First Aid Kit but to be so light that I have it with me at alkl times.
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