Sunday, September 13, 2009

Minimum First Aid Kit

Below is listed what I believe needs to be included in a basic first aid kit per person. I have a 3 person kit in each of my family cars and in my tactical bag.

Medical Information / Instrument / Medication
1..... Comp. Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine
1..... Instructions, Easy Care, Medications
2..... Diamode (Loperamide HCI 2 mg), Pkg./1
2..... Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./2
2..... Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)
1..... Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg./2
2..... After Bite Sting and Itch Relief Wipe
1..... Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps
1..... Scissors, Bandage with Blunt Tip
2..... Thermometer, Disposable, (96F to 104.8F)
1..... Duct Tape, 2" x 50"
3..... Safety Pins

Field Trauma
1..... Instructions, Easy Care, Bleeding
1..... CPR Face Shield, Laerdal
1..... Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg./2
1..... Trauma Pad, 8" x 10"
1..... Trauma Pad, 5" x 9"
1..... Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 4" x 4", Pkg./2
1..... Dressing, Petrolatum, Non-Adherent, 3" x 3"
1..... Bandage, Triangular
1..... Bandage, Elastic, Co-hesive, Self Adhering, 2"
1..... Gloves, Nitrile (Pair)
2..... Antimicrobial Towelette
1..... Biohazard Label
1..... Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./2
6..... After Cuts & Scrapes Wipe
1..... Duct Tape, 2" x 50"

Wound Care / Burn / Blister
1..... Instructions, Easy Care, Wound
1..... Syringe, Irrigation, 20 cc, 18 Gauge Tip
1..... Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 4", Pkg./10
2..... Tincture of Benzoin Topical Adhesive, Swab
3..... After Cuts & Scrapes Wipe
1..... Povidone Iodine, 3/4 oz
3..... Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1/32 oz
2..... Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 3" x 4"
2..... Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 4" x 4", Pkg./2
2..... Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2" x 2", Pkg./2
1..... Bandage, Conforming Gauze, Non-Sterile, 3"
1..... Tape, 1" x 10 Yards
6..... Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1" x 3"
6..... Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle
1..... Gloves, Nitrile (Pair)
1..... Moleskin, 4" x 7"
2..... Cotton Tip Applicator, Pkg./2

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