First Aid Kit

[Clyde]

I decided I would make my own first aid kit for minor injuries and emergencies, and I wanted it to fit in the glove box of my car.

Items:

1. Alcohol Cleansing Pads
2. Neosporin
3. Medical Tape
4. Imodium AD (Blue Pills)
5. Claratin (Allergy Pills)
6. Assorted Band Aids (36)
7. Package of Gauze
8. Motrin
9. Camera Case

 

[SSgt.]

Very nice, I need to make one myself. Is that a camera case or something?

 

[SSgt.]

Nvm, just read number 9. lol

 

[Bravery]

I used to be a teacher and I stored all kinds of OTC meds in my classroom. Most of the teachers thought it was a good idea but one guy loved to tease me about it ... until he got the Runs! He came to me quietly begging me for something... From that day on, he not only did he never made fun of me again but he stocked Imodium in his classroom. Diarrhea is nothing to laugh about... in rough cases, it can and does kill.

 

[SSgt.]

Heres an altoids first aid kit I threw together last night.

 

[SSTxPrepper1]

Once i get time, i will post up a kit as well guys. This week been cramed workin all hours:ar15:

 

[Clyde]

Heres an altoids first aid kit I threw together last night.

I forgot the tweezers and scissors. Thanks for refreshing my crappy memory!

 

[Colt 1911]

I forgot the tweezers and scissors. Thanks for refreshing my crappy memory!

Thats what a swiss army knife is for.

 

[Clyde]

Thats what a swiss army knife is for.

True, very true!
I do need to pick up several medical "tools" in the very near future.

 

[SSgt.]

I forgot the tweezers and scissors. Thanks for refreshing my crappy memory!

I might add a razor blade and needle to the inside of the lid and secure it with duct tape. Saw this on a video the other day and it looked like a good idea to add in a few extra things.

 

[Colt 1911]

I might add a razor blade and needle to the inside of the lid and secure it with duct tape. Saw this on a video the other day and it looked like a good idea to add in a few extra things.

YA i did a needle an thread under the duct tape, works well.

 

[booter360]

True, very true!
I do need to pick up several medical "tools" in the very near future.

found this on ebay and bought one myself http://www.ebay.com/itm/49-PC-MICRO...98?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5aec08726e#

 

[Bravery]

found this on ebay and bought one myself http://www.ebay.com/itm/49-PC-MICRO...98?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5aec08726e#

I bought one like that too!!

 

[jeepgirl]

What about this little tidbit on the bottom..are they just saying that or what?

"The sale of this item may be subject to regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state and local regulatory agencies. If so, do not bid on this item unless you are an authorized purchaser. If the item is subject to FDA regulation, I will verify your status as an authorized purchaser of this item before shipping of the item."

 

[Bravery]

They are just covering their buttocks. They don't check... if they do, just tell them it is for your animals.

 

[AimoL]

I've had to add something to my first aid kit the past few weeks. It's been a bad allergy season around here and the weather won't make up it's mind. So now I'm not leaving the house without my vicks vapor inhaler. That thing has been my saver this last week

 

[Kenny Lee]

Should think about throwing in one or two combat tourniquets. They are handy because you can apply them with only one hand

 

[Nickg]

My wife and I both carry IFAKs. Its really the best way to provide care in the line of fire. Tourniquets are a big one to us we each have about 5 in our kits.

 

[Clyde]

My wife and I both carry IFAKs. Its really the best way to provide care in the line of fire. Tourniquets are a big one to us we each have about 5 in our kits.

I do need to get me some instruments!

 

[Bravery]

I do need to get me some instruments!

I got my instruments from Ebay. I also took a class on stitching up a wound from Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy http://www.doomandbloom.net/. It was worth every penny and more!!!

 

[Nickg]

Yall should also think about hooking a peice of 550 cord to the back of your kit or to your belt (also attached to a carabiner) so when a person is hit they can throw their carabiner to a nonwounded person and they can attach it to their belt so they can run the oposite way and pull the wounded comrade out of harms way. Just a little thing for consideration (Ive seen it work in Afghanistan)

 

[Haloray]

I have the small first aid kits for bug out bags but I also have a trauma kit that slowly grows each month. I tend to over stock on antiseptics and antibiotics though lol

 

[Trapper]

I have the small first aid kits for bug out bags but I also have a trauma kit that slowly grows each month. I tend to over stock on antiseptics and antibiotics though lol

Better to be over stocked than not have them when you need them. I personally dont think you can over stock on any medical stuff. The problem is figuring out what to take. I dont need to haul an ambulance but it seems there is "always one more thing to add". I like to have quik clot and a roll of self adhesive wrap like found in vet supplies. Makes a great wrap over a wound, splint, support for a sprained joint. Uses are endless.

 

[Haloray]

I need splints still but have stocked up on a bunch of bandages, gauze, available pills (pain killers, anti dietetics, etc.) butterfly stitches, individual alcohol wipes, antibacterial ointment, different ointments for burn relief, bug bits, etc.) my list could go on and on XD I should getting my surgical kit soon along with respirator mask new first aid bag to put it all in. lol The world is a dangerous and filthy place, I personally believe medical preparedness is right up there with food and water when it comes to importance.

 

[Bravery]

I have the small first aid kits for bug out bags but I also have a trauma kit that slowly grows each month. I tend to over stock on antiseptics and antibiotics though lol

Overstocked on antiseptics and antibiotics? You're the kind of person I want to be with when the SHTF.

 

[Haloray]

Overstocked on antiseptics and antibiotics? You're the kind of person I want to be with when the SHTF.

now if only I could get my hands on the GOOD stuff lol

 

[Bravery]

I need splints still but have stocked up on a bunch of bandages, gauze, available pills (pain killers, anti dietetics, etc.) butterfly stitches, individual alcohol wipes, antibacterial ointment, different ointments for burn relief, bug bits, etc.) my list could go on and on XD I should getting my surgical kit soon along with respirator mask new first aid bag to put it all in. lol The world is a dangerous and filthy place, I personally believe medical preparedness is right up there with food and water when it comes to importance.

Hey Haloray,
I bought a lot of things for my First Aid bag from Emergency Essentials. http://beprepared.com/essential-gear/first-aid-kits-and-supplies.html

As far as the splints go... I bought mine off of Amazon. I got the SAM splint. I like it because it is light and flexible until you fold it and mold it... then it becomes more ridge.

I am looking for a bag that has multiple compartments in it so I can organize my bag...now I just have a big bag and everything is dumped in it. Actually I would like a bag that I could fit other bags or boxes in it. That way it would be easy to locate my burn kit or my suture kit... etc.

I agree with you about the importance of medical preparation.

 

[Haloray]

Hey Haloray,
I bought a lot of things for my First Aid bag from Emergency Essentials. http://beprepared.com/essential-gear/first-aid-kits-and-supplies.html

As far as the splints go... I bought mine off of Amazon. I got the SAM splint. I like it because it is light and flexible until you fold it and mold it... then it becomes more ridge.

I am looking for a bag that has multiple compartments in it so I can organize my bag...now I just have a big bag and everything is dumped in it. Actually I would like a bag that I could fit other bags or boxes in it. That way it would be easy to locate my burn kit or my suture kit... etc.

I agree with you about the importance of medical preparation.

Ill check out the site, but I do most of my online shopping on amazon. Hopefully will be getting my new first aid bag soon. Was needing to make a downsized trauma bag in case of a bug out. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I672G6/ref=oh_details_o01_s02_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[bubbadreier]

I bought one of those Molle prepackaged first aid kits, kept what was good in the bag and I am now adding what needs to be in the bag. The good thing is the bag attaches to the outside of my main BOB so it is easy to access without having to dig in the BOB. Which reminds me to start a new thread....

 

[DannyboyDS]

If you have the room try to add a triangle bandage, it has a plethora of uses. you can substitute almost anything for a splint, heavy duty cardboard, a pair of rolled up newspapers, an offcut of timber, a long pair of cooking tongs and the list goes on, I prefer the heavy duty cardboard, just make a cylinder and place the limb inside it, take bandage and fix into position.

Problem with storing antibiotics is that if they get exposed to hi temps it can ruin them, you can however make your very own if the SHTF using a lemon and a bit of time.