Compiling a list of medical supplies for SHTF

[decklin]

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+ 1 on the combat gauze. Regular quick clot causes scar tissue which needs to be cleaned out before suturing.
+ 1 on the CAT tourniquet. I recommend carrying at least 2. They make 2 types, one with a plastic twist and one with a metal twist. Try to get the metal twist because you can use it multiple times. The plastic ones will probably need to be discarded after a single use, especially if used on a thigh as the muscles are extremely powerful.
+1 on the asherman chest seal. You can make your own out of plastic, tape, and vaseline. But if you buy them then they will be already sealed and sterile. Opinions differ on how to properly apply a chest seal so you'll need to research and decide for yourself which method you want to use.
I would also recommend a needle chest decompresion kit.
An Isreali bandage/pressure dressing. Not sure of the exact name. All mine have been removed from the outer packaging. This leaves a single clear plastic wrapper to get through while leaving the bandage sterile.
A nasal pharengile is nice to have as well.
Knowledge of how to give an IV as well as which type to use for which situation is a good idea. For example if you need to hydrate somebody you don't want to give a lactate ringer. (Spelling?)
I don't know if this has all been covered in previous posts. I did not read through.
I'll have to take a look at my kit to see what I'm forgetting.

[decklin]

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Oh, yeah!
Tampons and maxi pads. You can make Israeli bandages out of Ace bandages/Krulex and maxi pads. Assemble them using gloves then bag 'em so they remain sterile.
Packets of SurgiLube.
Ibuprofen is good. NO ASPIRIN! Aspirin is a blood thinner.

[blkhawk21]

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Iron Mike is correct about the quick clot. I also used it in Afghanistan, it is well worth having in your med kit.

[Applejack]

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If anyone has heard of this please let me know. I heard that on the fish antibiotics that say you have the amoxicillin 500mg that the dosage for humans is different that the 500mg for fish. Has anyone else heard about this and if so do you know what the break down woould be for humans? I couldn't find anything on this, I was just told about it by someone that works in a hospital.
AJ

[rabunmom]

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AJ I am stocking the aquatic antibiotics Go to aquaticpharmacy.com and read product info It says use 1 capsule per 10 gal of water it is the same as we take. I have order a large supply of different ones I posted while you we gone about Aquatic Meds Look it up and see what every said. It you need more info let me know. CLEAR MESSAGES I have been trying to let you a personal mess Use e shop for ordering good prices. You can what you are getting

[RICHFL]

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My Portable Trauma Kit

This is not my retreat medical clinic but a system that the Special forces uses in the field. They call it a STUMP KIT it covers most requirements for first aid in a combat situation. It contains over 300 items:

1 EFA - First Aid Book
5 Burn Aid Packages
100 Assorted Sizes Bandage Strips
3 Tape, Rolls, Adhesive
20 Bandage Strips, 2''x3''
2 SAM / Universal Splint
20 Knuckle Bandages
1 Cervical Collar
10 Butterfly Strips
1 Blood Pressure Cuff Kit
2 Multi Trauma Dressings, 20''x30''
2 Emergency Blankets, 52''x84'' *
3 Elastic Bandage, 6''
100 Iodine Wipes
3 Triangular Bandages
2 EMT Shears
4 Bleed-stop Bandages
1 Pair of Tweezers
5 Sterile Sponges, 4''x4''
1 Stethoscope
10 Abdominal Pads, 5''x9''
1 Scalpel handle, #3
5 Eye Pads
6 Scalpel Blades
40 Pain Relievers
4 Stainless Steel Hemostats
20 Triple Antibiotic Packages
1 Pen Light
25 Antiseptic BZK Wipes
5 Suture Sets
9 After Bite Wipes
5 Tongue Depressors
1 Calamine Lotion, 6oz.
4 Airways
10 Skin and Eye Wash
2 CPR Mask
1 Hand Sanitizer, 2oz.
3 Instant Ice Packs
1 Burn Spray
6 Safety Pins
6 Elastic Bandage, 2''
10 Gauze Sponges 2"x2"
1 Instant Glucose
1 Blood Clotting Spray
2 Irrigation Syringes
2 Lip Treatments
20 Ammonia Inhalants
5 Pairs Latex Examination Gloves
2 Israeli Dressing 4"
2 Israeli Dressing 6"
20 Alcohol Wipes
2 Elastic Bandage Gauze 4.5"x4yds.
3 Quick Clot
1 Needle Probe
1 Field Surgical Instrument Kit

[Applejack]

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this is good to know. I have empied my mail. did not know it was full. I have ordered the 500 and 250. but daughter cannot take this as she is allergic to anything that contains penicillin. am working on finding something that she can take now. don't think that is going to be as easy. if anyone knows of what is the same as zpack or emycin, please let me know on this as well and I will order those for her. thinks guys and gals
AJ

[Applejack]

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AJ I am stocking the aquatic antibiotics Go to aquaticpharmacy.com and read product info It says use 1 capsule per 10 gal of water it is the same as we take. I have order a large supply of different ones I posted while you we gone about Aquatic Meds Look it up and see what every said. It you need more info let me know. CLEAR MESSAGES I have been trying to let you a personal mess Use e shop for ordering good prices. You can what you are getting

sorry about the messages. didn't relizeit was full. all empty now. I will check out e shop. thanks
Aj

[RICHFL]

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Any suggestions on what to do about on going perscriptions? How would you go about aquiring perscription pain killers, anti-biotics etc,etc? For example, my brother had a kidney transplant & if supplies of his meds are disrupted for more than a couple of weeks, he's pretty much screwed. I doubt a doctor is gonna put his license on the line by over persrcibing just so you can be prepped. Also, if you manage to aquire a supply of any of these, how would you go about storing them so they don't lose their potency? Any suggestions?

YES WE will all have problems getting prescription medicines after SHTF. What I can offer is the life saving antibiotic that will save your life from simple things like a cut on your hand. You need a good book made for doctors called "Doctors handbook of prescription drugs". It gives information on each type of drug currently used, it's effects and alternates for that particular drug. (Such as for allergies). The amount to give and for how long.

You then need to visit your local pet store that handles fish. They will have most antibiotic we use and sell them over the counter for fish. On the bottle will show the amount in each pill. So if you know what you are shopping for you can also go on line and it will be cheaper. Fish use the same antibiotic we do.

[Applejack]

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YES WE will all have problems getting prescription medicines after SHTF. What I can offer is the life saving antibiotic that will save your life from simple things like a cut on your hand. You need a good book made for doctors called "Doctors handbook of prescription drugs". It gives information on each type of drug currently used, it's effects and alternates for that particular drug. (Such as for allergies). The amount to give and for how long.

You then need to visit your local pet store that handles fish. They will have most antibiotic we use and sell them over the counter for fish. On the bottle will show the amount in each pill. So if you know what you are shopping for you can also go on line and it will be cheaper. Fish use the same antibiotic we do.

I just ordered a lot of the fish antibiotics from the address that rabunmon gave me. I liked the prices. I ordered amoxicillin, both 250 and 500's ampicillin 500, azithromycin 250, cipro 250 and doxycyeline 100mg which is great for skin infections. that was the one hubby took for breakouts on his face. I will wait a bit after they come in and order some more so we will have enough for all the family. I also have a PDR as well, but still need to find what my daughter will be able to take. I havn't checked with her yet, but she had been taken something for lymes disease that was not penicillin nor it's dirivatives of penicillin as she is allergic to these. I think she can take cipro which I have ordered. and z-pack, but there was something else. will get it straight and have her covered as well.
AJ