What kind of medical supplies do you need in your emergency kit to...?
- Protect from bodily fluids
- Latex or other sterile gloves
- Breathing barriers
- Protect or prevent wounds
- Sterile dressings
- Fabric adhesive or liquid bandages
- Soft-wrap elastic (ace) bandages
- Micropore paper tape
- Fabric adhesive dressing
- Non-adherent bandage pads
- Sterile gauze bandage roll
- Adhesive wound closures
- Triangular bandages
- Moleskin fabric
- Disinfect/sterilize wounds
- Cleansing agents/soaps
- Antibiotic/antiseptic wipes
- Antibiotic ointments
- Heal or soothe wounds
- Burn ointments
- Vaseline/Petroleum jelly
- Eye wash solutions
- Relieve pain or reduce fever
- Acetaminophen
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen)
- Instant cold packs
- Relieve digestion issues
- Laxatives
- Anti-diarrheal medicines
- Antacid medicines
- Relieve or prevent allergic reactions
- Hydrocortisone creams
- Antihistamine medicines
- Decongestant medicines
- Epinephrine injections
You'll also want the following tools and equipment:
- Thermometer
- Scissors
- Tweezers
Additionally, you’ll want to keep a back-up supply of relevant prescription medication in your kit, such as:
- Inhalers
- Insulin injections
- Blood pressure medicines
- Cholesterol medicines
Bonus Item: Condoms
- Did you know that condoms can hold up to 2 liters of water? So in addition to providing protection from sexually transmitted infections, condoms can be used to transport water.
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