Emergency Medical Supplies
Updated
July 28, 2007
Of course, this list is never complete because even hospitals never have all the supplies they need. I stress that YOU MUST TAKE CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES, and purchase several good medical books (I say several because each book has pros and cons). Also, always follow instructions, especially when using medications. If you are having difficulty finding any products inexpensively, I suggest looking a medical supply stores online and even livestock supply stores (livestock supply stores also sell products that would need a prescription for humans, but please only use such items if you absolutely know what you are doing). Always pay attention to expiration dates and replace items that have expired. - Comprehensive First Aid Book
- Bandages
- sterile adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
- sterile gauze pads in a variety of sizes
- sterile gauze rolls in a variety of sizes
- triangular bandages
- adhesive tape
- elastic bandages
- butterfly bandages
- wound closure strips
- Instruments
- safety pins
- tweezers
- scissors
- scalpel / razor blades
- pen and paper (for writing down important info.)
- pocket knife
- thermometers (both digital and mercury free glass)
- pen light
- tongue depressor
- suction bulb / nasal aspirator
- latex and latex free sterile gloves
- mouth guard (for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation)
- petroleum jelly
- water based lubricant (e.g. KY Jelly)
- medicine dropper
- medicine spoon
- cotton swabs
- cotton pads (or cotton balls)
- tourniquet
- clean sheets and blankets (can be used as a stretcher, used to keep a victim warm, cut up and used as a bandage, etc.)
- thermal / space blanket (retains heat to keep a person in shock or suffering from hypothermia warm)
- stethoscope (to check vitals)
- blood pressure monitor / sphygmomanometer (to check vitals)
- needles and syringes (for injectable medications)
- ice packs
- heat packs
- Medication
- acetaminophen (adult, child, infant)
- aspirin (adult, child, infant)
- ibuprofen (adult, child, infant)
- anti-diarrhea medication
- laxative
- anti-nausea medication
- antacid
- simethicone gas relief (adult, child, infant)
- hydrocortisone
- diaper rash ointment
- topical anti-fungal cream
- syrup of ipecac (use only by approval of a medical / emergency professional)
- activated charcoal (use only by approval of a medical / emergency professional)
- prescription medications
- vitamins
- Antiseptics / Cleaners
- antibacterial soap
- alcohol
- alcohol pads
- wet wipes / diaper wipes
- antibiotic ointment
- iodine
- eye wash solution
- sterile saline solution
- Dental Items
- toothbrush (one per person)
- dental floss
- mouth wash
- dental pick
- dental wax
- temporary filling putty (you can get it at most drug stores)
- oral numbing gel
- oral numbing liquid (clove oil works well)
- cotton pellets or cording for dental use
- denture adhesive
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