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Friday, July 8, 2011

First Aid Kits

Another great way to be prepared is to prepare a first aid kit. These are great to have on road trips, camping/backpacking trips, in our 72 hour kits, in the trunk of the car, in the house, etc.

BANDAGING:
*Sterile dressings to stop bleeding
*2 absorbent cloth dressings (5x9 inches)
*5 sterile gauze pads (3x3 inches)
*5 sterile gauze pads (4x4 inches)
*2 triangle bandages
*Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes (25+)
*1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)
*1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
*Moleskin
1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)

MEDICATION:
*Over-the-counter medicines: Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen, aspirin (2) or other pain relievers; laxative; anti-diarrhea medication; Benadryl for allergic reactions
*Prescription medication: diabetic insulin and supplies; heart medication; asthma inhaler; antacid

TOOLS:
*2 pairs of disposable gloves
*Scissors
*1 breathing barrier (if you have children or an infant consider getting ones to fit them as well)
*Oral thermometer
*Tweezers
*Cotton tip swabs and cotton balls
*1 space blanket
*1 instant cold compress
*First aid instruction booklet

DISINFECTANT/OINTMENT:
*Cleansing agent/soap or antibiotic towelettes with disinfectant (5+ packets)
*Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection (5+ packets)
*2 hydrcortisone ointment packets
*Anti-inch medication: hydrocortisone cream
*Burn ointment and aloe vera gel
*Eye wash solution to flush the eyes

EXTRAS:
*Prepaid cell phone
*Radio with extra batteries
*Pocket knife
*Ready to eat food like granola bars
*Water purification kit
*GPS


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6 comments:

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