SHTF First Aid: When small cuts kill

SHTF School ^ | 1/20/12 | Selco

[Kartographer]

Anyway, point is, to buy today full set for treating wounds, does not cost too much, sterile gloves, compress, forceps, butterfly closures, antibiotic treatment, povidone, hydrogen peroxide, anti tetanus shots, sutures… everything, it can be found for maybe 100$ here.

Is it worth 100$? Yes, it can worth 1000$ or 10000$ it can be priceless actually. When it comes to you or your family member it is priceless, if you helping someone else, you can say a price.

[raybbr]

Thanks for the replies. Will get some of this stuff. The turmeric is in my herb cabinet. Tea Tree Oil is fairly easy to get.

[Cold Heart]

Years ago I cleared the shelves of all the bandages in my small town to patch up a horse. I felt a little funny about that. I now keep my own stock and will not have to do that again.
A question I have been wanting to ask you. Is the government still buying freeze dried food at the same high rates as previously. Any increase in government first aid supplies? Thanks

[dangerdoc]

Bad advice, iodine at that dose is toxic to the tissue and increases the risk of infection. Plain soap and tap water is much better for preventing infection.

[Chickensoup]

bandaids are considered stickers to kids. I stopped buying them and instead use paper tape and 1 by 1 gauze sponges.

[SkyDancer]

Another thing is MSG for athletes foot. You mix it into a past and pat it on the affected area. Wet the area first, pat on the paste let sit. It rarely comes back.

[Secret Agent Man]

Not exactly true.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

I don’t know about crushing a tablet or capsule, but you can purchase liquid Benedryl. It’s a common OTC antihistamine.

As with anything I or others might mention, I strongly advise no one actually using said material except with a doctors guidance and supervision. Life and limb might just be the cost of such action.

Of course if there are no doctors or medical care is unavailable, one does what one must.

[suthener]

Much. Thanks. I appreciate it.

[The_Media_never_lie]

Here’s hoping S never HTF.

[Track9]

Thank you, and yes, I'm responsible. It's all good information. Benedryl as a topical analgesic if there are concerns of allergy to Lidocaine or bensocaine.

All this is in preparation for amputation of course. ; )

[packrat35]

I’ve found the “Everything’s a dollar” stores to have a wide variety of useful stuff at a good price ($1.00). From small tools to medicines!

[ladyjane]

Is there anything that would last years?

If you have a bleeding problem just take a regular old tea bag, wet it, and apply it to the wound. It will sting but it WILL stop the bleeding.

It works if you have a tooth pulled, it works if you have a bad cut. Tanic acid.

[Chode]

Amazon has them listed as 12 Used and new From $9.40

funny but i don't think i want a used one...

[webstersII]

“Add a 1.5% solution of boric acid.”

Can you buy this?

Or do you have to mix it up from powder? Not sure I know how to do that.

[Polynikes]

I have used this supplier with good results.
http://www.revivalanimal.com/Fish-and-Bird-Antibiotics.html

Antibiotics are effective beyond their expiration date. It depends on the drug. Be aware the Tetracycline's break down and can become toxic if kept for long periods.
Get ahold of a used nurses PDR manual or drug guide at a used book store. They are relatively cheap. Store the medicines in a cool dry dark place. I vacuum seal the unopened bottles for better storage.

Check this channel out for more info. Patriotnurse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph0LtznsDH8&feature=relmfu

[SkyDancer]

You can buy boric acid USP powder from any pharmacy.To make a weak solution of boric acid , bring one quart of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of medicinal-quality boric acid and dissolve thoroughly. Let it cool to room temperature, then pour the solution into a small, clean container for immediate use.

At home it didn't matter if it was USP or not. The acid will kill anything so we just bought a pound of it from CENEX and used tap water. Never had a problem. It's also great to kill roaches and ants. We mixed powdered sugar with it and the ant came and loved it. I'd watch them haul out the dead bodies from the crawl space where they set up housekeeping. After a few days they weren't seen anymore.

[little jeremiah]

I keep a big bag of clean rags - like cut up tee shirts, sheets, flannel shirts, etc - all washed well and cut up into useful sizes. I can make bandages large and small with them. Saves a lot of money.

Try a search on Dit Da Jao, it’s fantastic stuff.

[redhead]

"CVS now carries a silver antibiotic ointment that “protects for 3 days”

I remember old-time doctors' instruments that were silver-plated for their ability to inhibit bacterial growth. I make my own CS by the gallon and make a "killer" antiseptic treatment that is 2/3 fresh hydrogen peroxide and 1/3 CS made with distilled water. Apply to wounds and jump back. LOL!

[redhead]

oops. That was backwards. it’s 2/3 CS and 1/3 peroxide. (stupid wine with supper...)

[redhead]

Two things to make sure you always have in your first aid supplies: Sulfa powder and gentian violet.