II. Preparations: Protective equipment
- Mouth to mouth Resuscitation mask (e.g. Microshield)
- Non-sterile examination gloves
- Eye shield or glasses
III. Preparations: Wounds
- Individual antiseptic towelettes
- Bacitracin
- Elastic bandages in assorted sizes (band-aids)
- Non-adherent bandage (e.g. Telfa)
- Gauze (4x4)
- Elastic bandage (ACE Wrap)
- Roller gauze (e.g. Kerlix or Kling)
- Adhesive tape
- SAM Splints
- Blister kits (second skin or mole skin)
- Israeli Bandages (elastic wrap with impregnated coagulant) or similar
- CAT-Tourniquet
IV. Preparations: Medications
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Ibuprofen (Motrin)
- Hydrocortisone 1%
- Clotrimazole 1%
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Epinephrine self injectable pen (epi-pen or Anakit)
- Glucose tablets
- Ondansetron (Zofran)
- Consider Antibiotics for extended trips (Doxycycline, Cephalexin, Azithromycin)
V. Preparations: Tools
- Bandage scissors
- Trauma Shears (e.g. Foldable Leatherman "Raptor")
- Forceps (tweezers or Pick-ups)
- Gallon zip lock bags
- Safety pins
- Scalpel
VI. Preparations: Trauma Items (Consider carrying in car)
- Nasal Airways or trumpets (adult and pediatric)
- Cervical Collar (or Towel roll with tape)
VII. References
- Jacobson (1998) Emerg Med, p. 115-34 [PubMed]
- Weiss (1992) Wilderness and Travel Medicine, p. 90-105
- Forgey (1994) Wilderness Medicine, p. 201-15