Sunday, April 3, 2011

First Aid/Medical Kits

I've been asked several times what items belong in a first aid or medical kit and I've created a few lists. What level of items on the list you choose to get is your decision and should be based mostly on how far you are, or expect to be, from definitive care. Many items in the equipment list require some additional training but in general are not especially invasive. I have not included items like suture kits, IV sets, catheters or anything beyond the most basic air way adjuncts because of the risks associated with using them without proper training. I have also not included prescription medications.

PPE:
Nitrile Gloves
N95 Masks (learn how to fit these properly.)
Safety Glasses

Supplies:
Bandaids, various sizes
Gauze
New Skin Adhesive
Sterile 4x4 pads
Maxipads
Tegaderm
Quickclot Sponges
Medical Tape
Occlusive Dressing
Syringes for flushing wounds
Triangle Bandages
Vet Wrap
Elastic Bandages
Moleskin
Dental Repair Kit
Dental Floss
Safety Pins

Medical Equipment
Thermometer
Tweezers
Scissors
CPR Mask
Tourniquet
Emergency Blanket
SAM Splints
Pen Light
Magnifying Glass
Blood Pressure Cuff
Stethescope
Blood Sugar Test Kit
Ambubag (Comes in Adult/Child/Infant sizes)
Nasopharyngeal Airways (Come in Adult/Child/Infant sizes)
Magill Forceps
Asherman Chest Seal
Crutches
Joint Braces
Pulse Oximeter
AED (Expensive and may require a prescription)

OTC Medications

Aceteminephin
Naproxin
Aspirin
Benedryl, liquid
Glucose/Frosting/Honey packets
Pepcid-AC
Tums
Primatene Mist
Robitussin
Mucinex
Hydrocortisone Cream
Aloe/Burn Cream
Antibiotic Cream
Ambesol
Saline Solutions
Iodine
Peroxide
Rubbing Alcohol
Espom Salt
Diarrhea Medications
Laxatives
Aquaphor

Vitamins/Supplements
Daily Multivitamin
Vitamin D
Niacin
Calcium
Fish Oil

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