Emergency Medicine Book

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First Aid Kit

Aka: First Aid Kit, Emergency Kit
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  1. Protective equipment
    1. Mouth to mouth Resuscitation mask (e.g. Microshield)
    2. Non-sterile examination gloves
    3. Eye shield or glasses
  2. Wounds
    1. Individual antiseptic towelettes
    2. Bacitracin
    3. Elastic bandages in assorted sizes (band-aids)
    4. Non-adherent bandage (e.g. Telfa)
    5. Gauze (4x4)
    6. Elastic bandage (ACE Wrap)
    7. Roller gauze (e.g. Kerlix or Kling)
    8. Adhesive tape
  3. Medications
    1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
    2. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
    3. Hydrocortisone 1%
    4. Clotrimazole 1%
    5. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
    6. Epinephrine self injectable pen (epi-pen or Anakit)
    7. Glucose tablets
  4. Tools
    1. Bandage scissors
    2. Forceps (tweezers or Pick-ups)
    3. Gallon zip lock bags
    4. Safety pins
  5. Trauma Items (Consider carrying in car)
    1. Oral Airways (adult and pediatric)
    2. Cervical collar (or Towel roll with tape)
  6. References
    1. Jacobson (1998) Emerg Med, p. 115-34
    2. Weiss (1992) Wilderness and Travel Medicine, p. 90-105
    3. Forgey (1994) Wilderness Medicine, p. 201-15

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