First Aid Kit
Compiled by Dick Oakes
www.phantomranch.NET
Here is a general list of items that will complete a basic first aid kit. Consult a doctor before putting this kit together.
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- ___ 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
- ___ 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
- ___ 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
- ___ 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
- ___ 40-inch triangular bandages (3 rolls)
- ___ Activated charcoal (administered under doctor's advice to bind toxin in food poisoning)
- ___ Antacid for upset stomach
- ___ Anti-diarrheal medication
- ___ Anti-itch cream (for skin)
- ___ Antihistamine (oral, for itch)
- ___ Antiseptic soap
- ___ Antiseptic solution - Iodine compounds
- ___ Aspirin or other pain reliever
- ___ Baking soda (1/2 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. salt + 1 qt. water for shock)
- ___ Band-Aids
- ___ Benzocaine cream (for skin to reduce pain)
- ___ Caladryl or generic equivalent
- ___ Cleaning agent and soap
- ___ Cotton balls
- ___ Cotton swabs
- ___ Diarrhea medicine
- ___ Disposable diapers (can use as dressing/splint/padding)
- ___ Elastic bandage
- ___ Epi Pen (if allergic to bee stings)
- ___ First Aid Manual
- ___ Gauze
- ___ Glycerin (for burns, bites, cuts, rashes, bedsores, and calluses)
- ___ Heavy string
- ___ Hypo-allergenic adhesive tape
- ___ Individual medical needs
- ___ Irrigating syring, small, inexpensive (to clean cuts)
- ___ Insect repellant (containing DEET for skin)
- ___ Latex gloves (2 pair)
- ___ Laxatives
- ___ Lemon Eucalyptus (insecticide for skin)
- ___ Matches
- ___ Micropore adhesive
- ___ Moistened towelettes
- ___ Needles
- ___ Neosporin or generic equivalent
- ___ Paper tape
- ___ Permethrin (a safe insecticide for clothing)
- ___ Petroleum jelly, vaseline or lubricant (1 tube)
- ___ Potassium Permanganate (antiseptic and water treatment)
- ___ Povidone-Iodine, 1% (antiseptic for the skin)
- ___ Rubbing alcohol
- ___ Safety pins in assorted sizes
- ___ Salt
- ___ Sanitary napkins (can use as pressure dressing)
- ___ Scissors
- ___ Sewing needles
- ___ Soap
- ___ Splints, small (Popsicle sticks)
- ___ Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
- ___ String (heavy)
- ___ Sunscreen
- ___ Syrup of ipecac to induce vomiting (administered under doctor's advice)
- ___ Thermometer
- ___ Tongue depressors (2)
- ___ Tweezers
NOTE: A few drops of glycerin (or glycerol) on a small pile of potassium permanganate can be used as a fire starter.