First Aid Kit

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    Packing list. Please use your skill level when considering treatment:

    Body Substance Isolation (BSI)

    latex / nitrile gloves – contact protection – as many as you can pack
    disposable mask – airborne protection – 10 ea
    Tyvek suit – splash / contact protection – 1 ea


    Airway Management / Breathing

    CPR mask – for giving CPR to strangers – 1 ea
    oral pharyngeal, aka “J” tube (various sizes) – for opening up obstructed airway – 1 set
    nasopharyngeal (various sizes) – for opening up obstructed airway – 1 set


    Simple Open Wound Treatment

    sterile flush – cleaning out wounds – 20 ea
    antiseptic – disinfecting wounds – as much as you can pack
    bandages – stop bleeding / securing gauze – 10 ea
    bandaids – stop minor bleeding / cover lacerations – 1 variety pack
    tourniquet – stop severe bleeding – 2 ea
    Quik-Clot – stop severe bleeding when tourniquet use is inappropriate – 1 ea
    sterile gauze – pack or cover wounds – 20 ea
    suture kit – closing larger wounds – 10 ea
    medical staples – closing larger wounds – 1 set
    medical tape – general taping needs – 4 rolls
    sterile gloves – prevent infecting a wound – 4 prs


    Fracture Treatment

    SAM splint – stabilizing fracture – 1 ea
    cravats/sling – for immobilizing fractured area – 4 ea
    ibuprofen – pain relief / reduce swelling – 1 bottle
    cold packs – reduce swelling – 4 packs
    bandages – securing SAM splint to fractured area – 10 ea
    medical tape – general taping needs – 4 rolls
    C-collar – stabilizing the head – 1ea


    Severe Blood Loss / Severe Dehydration

    1000ml Lactate Ringer IV plus starter kit – replenishing fluids – 2 sets, complete
    electrolyte drink mix – help rehydration – 10 packs


    Miscellaneous Items

    aspirin – general pain relieve – 1 bottle
    scalpel – clean precision cutting – 4 ea
    medical scissors – cutting clothes – 2 ea
    small scissors – general cutting – 2 ea
    thermometer, disposable – for taking temperatures – 20 ea
    stethoscope – for listening for heartbeat – 1 ea
    alcohol wipes – general cleaning / site prep – as many as you can pack
    a quick reference guide – for referencing critical information when you have a brain-fart
     

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