Medical Supply Kits and Planning

Prepper-Resources.com ^ | 10/22/12 | PJ

[Kartographer]

I was recently over at GA’s website, Survive2balive.com and read a post about a few of the medical supplies he recommended for everyday first aid. This got me thinking about my own medical supply plan, how I got started and eventually improved it. I think it is very important to have a wide range of medical supplies for any number of scenarios that could occur on a daily basis or after SHTF, but there are also other factors out there which must be considered in order to make your entire medical plan complete. Simply buying a decent first aid kit and tossing it on your basement shelf is about the worst thing you can do, slightly above not owning a first aid kit at all. Medical preparedness must be taken seriously in order to increase your chances of survival.

[Kartographer]

For your consideration, discussion and critique.

[Kartographer]

Preppers’ PING!!

[djf]

I have no allergies, but wish I could get my hands on some Epi-pens.

Spoke to a pharmacist about it. He said the problem wasn’t so much that someone would hurt themselves with it (although they could), but that they have a short lifespan and if they are used after they start to break down, that could be fatal.

In reality, all it is is purified adrenalin.

[Grumpybutt]

I think the biggest obstacle for some/most is going to be obtaining enough prescription meds (blood pressure, diabetec, etc etc) for the long haul... IMHO, Aside from a very good medical kit, I think an herb garden and knowing what herbs are good for what is also important.

[driftdiver]

Survivalblog had a good article on this subject. Written by an MD.

http://www.survivalblog.com/2012/10/medical-prepping-in-three-months-a-guide-to-safeguarding-your-family-and-loved-ones——part-1-of-2-b.html

[Kartographer]

Adrenalin you say? Maybe you can add this to you med kit?

That should get your adrenalin pumping!

[The SISU kid]

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[Kozak]

A couple of big bottles of aspirin will come in handy too. Could save your life in a heart attack, limit a stroke and is a great pain killer.

A lot of the need for antihypertensives and diabetes oral meds will vanish if the SHTF ever happens, because people will lose weight and get a LOT more exercise.....

[djf]

Proof that sometimes death is not-so-bad!!!

[MrB]

These folks (Dr Bones and Nurse Amy) are really on board with the medical aspect of modern survivalism:

http://www.doomandbloom.net/

They sell a specially packed med kit with “all you need”,
and you can get 10% off if you’re a Survival Podcast member.

[Mich Patriot]

Oh Kart, that pic was like a sniper attack this morning. Bastard! :)

[Kartographer]

My choice was M17 Medics Bag

Kit includes: (1) EFA First Aid Book (100) Bandage strips, 1 x 3" (10) Bandage strips, 2 x 3" (10) Knuckle bandages (10) Butterfly strips (4) Bandage gauzes, 2" x 6 yds. (2) Elastic bandages, 6" (2) Triangular bandages (2) Bloodstopper bandages (1) Lap pad (1) Blood stopper kit (4) Sterile pads, 4 x 4" (10) Sterile pads, 2 x 2" (10) Abdominal pads, 5 x 9" (2) Eye pads (15) Alcohol wipes (15) Iodine wipes (15) Antiseptic BZK wipes (15) Clean wipes (6) After-bite wipes (1) Burn spray (1) Petroleum jelly (1) Lip treatment (1) Tube of calamine lotion, 6 oz. (1) Sterile flushing solution (1) Hand sanitizer (1) Hand soap (2) Pill bottles (14) Pain reliever tabs (2) Triple antibiotics packages (2) First aid cream packages (2) Burn aid packages (1) SAM / Universal splint (1) EMT shears, 7" (1) Tweezers (1) Stethoscope (1) Tourniquet (1) Scalpel handle, #3 (2) Scalpel blades (1) Skin probe (2) Stainless steel hemostats (1) Pen light (2) Suture sets (5) Rolls of 1" adhesive tape (2) Tongue depressors (2) Airways (2) Ammonia inhalants (1) CPR masks (2) Irrigation syringes (3) Instant ice packs (6) Safety pins (1) Box of sponges, 4 x 4" (4) Multi-trauma dressings, 12 x 30" (100) Cotton tips (6) Pairs of latex examination gloves

[Kartographer]

The man wanted adrenalin, I was only trying to help!

Maybe I should have used a different approach? Here is this better?

[MrB]

Link & price please?

[Kartographer]

http://www.google.com/shopping/product/15211706407151433724?hl=en&q=M17%20medics%20kit&oq=M17%20medics%20kit&gs_l=products-cc.3...3758.16508.0.16914.14.4.0.10.10.0.131.484.0j4.4.0...0.0...1ac.1.bRyVRT01PFU&sa=X&ei=NY2GUMfxNuftiQL3woG4DQ&ved=0CFUQ8wIwAA&prds=scoring:tp

Link to some. You can shop around using Google Shopping, but around $130.00 seems to be best price.

[Kartographer]

Try that again!

Better?

[Nailbiter]

bflr

[bgill]

Be very careful with epinephrine. Some people can’t handle it. If I get the least bit of it, I’m passed out on the floor two seconds later. The fall could be much worse than what the original problem was.

[bgill]

Meant to add that finding out what people are allergic to is a major first step in prevention. Here’s a couple that most are unaware of:

Mangos are cousins to poison ivy. The poison (urushiol) is in the skin and sap of the tree. So, if you’re allergic to poison ivy then stay away from mangos as you may get the same hot rash with oozing blisters.

Another plant to avoid is the mustang grape as it will give many a hot stinging rash.

[Mich Patriot]

Much, MUCH better.