[Kartographer]

For your consideration, discussion and critique.

[Kartographer]

Preppers’ PING!!

[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

[The SISU kid]

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[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.

[Nailbiter]

bflr

[The Great RJ]

This is a good list, but from my 20+ years as an EMT/Advanced EMT you need some more basics. I would add a large supply of assorted band-aids including large sizes, 4"X 4" gauze pads, rolls of Kling or similar self clinging gauze rolls in assorted widths, ABD or similar trauma pads... extra absorbent sanitary napkins work too provided they are not scented, with "wings" or adhesive backed, good old muslin triangular bandages..can be used for slings, to hold dressings in place for head wounds and lots of other things and heavy duty vinyl trauma gloves...the thin latex examining gloves don't hold up in field conditions.

For those who are trained... assorted oral airways, a CPR mask...makes CPR easier by stopping the wet nasties like vomit from going into the rescuers mouth, a bag mask type resuscitator, a traction splint...basic half ring metal splint might be found in government/ military surplus stores.. your triangle bandages can be used to make a traction device, inflatable splints.. easy to carry and use, small O2 bottles with a regulator and assorted masks, portable oral suction device..I have seen foot powered devices as surplus from cold war era packaged disaster hospitals..might be available in surplus stores, flea markets etc.

While not medical, I would want some of the following items if I had to contend with disaster situations: GI type entrenching tool, a multipurpose rescue tool..available from EMT/FD supply stores or a couple of good old crow bars, lengths of stout rope, a bottle type hydraulic jack, leather gloves, safety goggles, government surplus type folding stretchers and a supply of blankets.

IV fluids are a good idea, but you need training and lots of practice to be good at doing IV sticks.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Several potent but less known medical kit ingredients:

Paramicrocidine. Grapefruit seed extract that is a potent antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agent. Comes in pill or liquid form and can be used to sanitize water for drinking or medical use, also making the water mildly antiseptic.

Oregano oil. 75 identified medicinal components. One of the strongest and most effective broad spectrum antibiotics known. Also acts as an antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anesthetic, antioxidant, anti-venom and anti-parasitic.

Petroleum jelly. All sorts of uses.

Epsom salts. 2-4 tsp per cup of water as laxative. As well as Imodium A-D against diarrhea.

Ammonium Alum. While it can be used on canker sores in the mouth, and to stop light bleeding, its best use is to take the precipitates out of water, so that it does not clog water purification filters as much.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9BY69KnzoU