what are some standard medical supplies you should keep in your house in case of injury?(not including medicine)
Some kit indoor/outdoor items:
Ideal for small groups of weekend adventurers, as a 72-hour home emergency kit, for backcountry/camping/hiking/backpacking trips, or to store in your RV/car/camper. Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. Dimensions: 8.5" x 7" x 4". Features: ; Ibuprofen for aches and pains. Antihistamine for allergies. Laerdal CPR face shield. Wound irrigation system to clean and close wounds. Hospital quality instruments. Nitrile gloves and infectious control bag. Supply List: ; Medical Information/Instrument/Medication: ; Comp. Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine (1). Instructions, Easy Care , Medications (1). Motrin (Ibuprofen 200 mg), Pkg./2 (1). Extra Strength Tylenol (500 mg), Pkg./2 (2). Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg) (2). Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg./2 (1). EMT Shears, 4" (1). Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps (1). Thermometer, Disposable, (96 F to 104.8 F) (3). Duct Tape, 2" x 5 Yards (1). Safety Pins (3). Pencil (1). Patient Assessment Form (1). Bleeding/CPR: ; Instructions, Easy Care , Bleeding (1). CPR Face Shield, Laerdal (1). Trauma Pad, 5" x 9" (1). Gloves, Nitrile (Pair), One Hand Wipe (1). Wound Care/Burn/Blister: ; Instructions, Easy Care , Wound (1). Syringe, Irrigation, 20 cc, 18 Gauge Tip (1). Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 4", Pkg./10 (1). Tincture of Benzoin Topical Adhesive, Swab (2). After Cuts & Scrapes Wipe (6). Povidone Iodine, 3/4 oz (1). Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1/32 oz (3). Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 3" x 4" (2). Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 4" x 4", Pkg./2 (2). Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2" x 2", Pkg./2 (2). Bandage, Conforming Gauze, Non-Sterile, 3" (2). Tape, 1" x 10 Yards (1). Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1" x 3" (5). Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle (5). Moleskin, 4" x 7" (1). Dressing, Spenco 2nd Skin, 2" x 1 1/2" (1). Bandage, Non-Woven Adhesive, 4" x 7" (1). Cotton Tip Applicator, Pkg./2 (1). Motrin (Ibuprofen 200 mg), Pkg./2 (1). Fracture/Sprain: ; Instructions, Easy Care , Fractures/Sprains (1). Bandage, Elastic with hook-and-loop closure, 3" (1). Bandage, Triangular (1).
I have two kids and seem to have about 30 adopted ones. I have seen a lot so I keep a ready supply of almost anything. I do make sure I keep the following: non laytex gloves (I'm allergic to laytex and so are a lot of people) the same with bandaids peroxide, alcohol, q-tips, small gauze pads (for cleaning), reg asst band aids, LARGE bandaids, Liquid band aids, gauze pads, breathable tape, antibiotic ointment (neosporin) although generic is just as good, butterfly strips, super glue if you can believe that. And the one thing I can not live without. Dermaplast. It is a spray, works great on burns (rinse in cold water immediately first), sun burns, kids owies etc. It actually numbs you. Worth it's weight in gold.
I also keep a kit in my car. I have used that more times than I can remember.
