There are many levels of "preparedness." Although food and water seem to be at the top of everyone's list, emergencies and disasters can rob us of many other essentials that we take for granted. Medical care is one such essential that should not be overlooked when preparing for the future. This WORLD TRAVELER first aid/medical kit has been specifically designed to provide essential products for coping with physical injury and can serve a variety of needs in various emergency first aid situations.
Developed for:
Trip Duration: 1-14 days
Group Size: 1 - 8 people
Destination:
Developed or Developing Countries
Size:8.5" x 6" x 5.5"
Weight: 1lb. 4oz
Dehydration - with Oral Rehydration Salts
Wounds - with Suture & Syringe Supplies
Blisters - with Moleskin
Trauma - with Trauma Pads
Allergic Symptoms - with Anthistamines
Colds, Flu, Headache, Muscle Ache, Diarrhea with Assorted Medications
Insect Bites - with Insect Repellant
Virus Transmission - with Nitrile Examination Gloves
Medical Information
1..... Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine 2nd edition - by Eric A. Weiss M.D.
Essential Equipment
1..... Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps
1..... Accident Report Form & Pencil
3..... Safety Pins
1..... Bandage Scissors
1..... Hyperthermia Thermometer
(95°F to 105°F)
1..... Insect Repellent 1oz.
Wound Management
4..... Double Antibiotic Ointment
6..... Antiseptic Towelettes
2..... Tincture of Benzoin
1..... Povidone Iodine
1..... 20cc. Irrigation Syringe
10..... Wound Closure Strips (1/4" x 4")
Blister Materials
1..... Moleskin 7" x 4"
Medications
8..... Extra Strength Tylenol®
8..... Motrin®
4..... Diphenhydramine
4..... Alamag® Plus
4..... Advil® Cold
6..... Diamode (Immodium®)
1..... Ceralyte® Rehydration Salts
Bandage Materials
15..... Strip & Knuckle Adhesive Bandages
12..... 4 x 4, 3 x 3, 2 x 2 Sterile Dressings
2..... 3 x 4 Non-adherent Dressing
3"..... Conforming Gauze Bandage 3" or 2"
4..... Cotton Tipped Applicators
1..... Tape 1" x 10 yards
1..... 5 x 9 Trauma Pad
Infectious Control
2..... Nitrile Examination Gloves
1..... Antimicrobial Hand Wipe
1..... Re-Sealable Waste Bag
Suture Syringe Medic
1..... 5-0 Nylon Suture with Needle
1..... 1cc Syringe with Needle
1..... 3cc Syringe
1..... 25ga. X 5/8" Needle
1..... 21ga. X 1.5" Needle
1..... 18ga. X 1.5" Needle
1..... 18ga. Intravenous Catheter
