Author Topic: Whats in your Emergency Medical Kit? (Read 3157 times)

Änσnymσus · « **on:** October 06, 2014, 06:40:34 PM »

What medical supplies do you keep on hand in case of a serious emergency?

Remember when seconds count, the ambulance is only an hour away. Hopefully.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2014, 06:53:08 PM »

A Rosary and Brown Scapular.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2014, 07:17:34 PM »

Rosary and Scapular -- check. Can't do without them.

Now how about some supplies like:

Bandages & tape, anesthetic (what do you use?), epinephrine (for allergic shock), antihistamines (for allergic reactions), antibiotics, quick wound sealer..

Anyone have a favorite type of auto injector?

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2014, 08:08:52 PM »

Lots of water

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:25:50 AM »

Tweezers, especially for removing ticks.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2014, 02:04:14 AM »

Suggestions:

Standard Medcall Kit + Additions

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:04:05 AM »

Freeze dried food from company called Mountain House (shelf life 20+ years). Can be bought at Walmart or through Amazon.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:40:30 AM »

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Suggestions:

Standard Medcall Kit + Additions

I thought I had a pretty good accuмulation of first aid supplies, but these links illustrated we're woefully deficient.

We have an old small bureau in a closet, and use each drawer for particular items - including one for pet first aid items. They should be easy to find, organized, ready for emergency.

Over the years, our family has defaulted to simple remedies for common first aid problems: iodine for cuts/scrapes, colloidal silver, bentonite clay and oil of oregano for just about any infection, and enhancing gut flora to keep body in tip top condition to ward off sickness and trauma more efficiently.

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-PerEvangelicaDicta

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2014, 10:10:31 AM »

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Lots of water

What do you recommend for purification? I'm researching this now. :pc:

modofac · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:11:28 PM »

We live far out in the country. As a result, the house is already (and sort of automatically) a bunker.

We keep:

bandages of all kinds (I seem to be accident prone)

several different antibiotics (can't seem to scam yourself some in the US? Take an international trip and just buy them.)

Steroids (ditto)

A hand-powered suction thingy which is advertised for isolating snake venom at the bite. Who knows if it works, but when I am bitten, I'll try it.

Epi-pens

Antibiotic eye drops (for bacterial eye infections, but also very effective as topical antibiotic for wounds)

Usual over the counter selection like most houses.

And my secret weapon...a wife trained as a nurse.

non-medical:

Propane heater
Propane food-cooker
Enough propane to run everything for a few months
A water well
A fuel-powered pump for said well

A few carefully selected guns and lots of ammo.

I don't expect catastrophes where I live any worse than ice storms knocking the power and closing the roads for a week...but once you are prepared for that, it seems you're prepared for pretty much anything.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:11:44 PM »

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Suggestions:

Standard Medcall Kit + Additions

I thought I had a pretty good accuмulation of first aid supplies, but these links illustrated we're woefully deficient.

We have an old small bureau in a closet, and use each drawer for particular items - including one for pet first aid items. They should be easy to find, organized, ready for emergency.

Over the years, our family has defaulted to simple remedies for common first aid problems: iodine for cuts/scrapes, colloidal silver, bentonite clay and oil of oregano for just about any infection, and enhancing gut flora to keep body in tip top condition to ward off sickness and trauma more efficiently.

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-PerEvangelicaDicta

I hope by "pet first aid items" you mean "first aid items which are personal favorites of yours."

In a true emergency - of the kind we are all pretty sure is on the horizon - pet first aid, pet food, and pets themselves will by necessity be seen as the decadent luxuries they are. The difference in value between the lives of men and the lives of dumb brute beasts will become gravely clear and - loveable and fuzzy though they might seem now - you'll be better off using the butcher's implements on Mittens and Fido and saving the first aid kits for human usage.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:23:15 PM »

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several different antibiotics (can't seem to scam yourself some in the US? Take an international trip and just buy them.)

If that Medcall site doesn't work for getting them for you, try Drs. Foster and Smith.

Epipens are easier than DIY preparing autoinjectors for sure. They even have a free coupon out there right now if you can get a prescription.

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Antibiotic eye drops

Good call! Any recommendations?

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:26:43 PM »

A family member of mine had a allergic shock reaction to penicillin once, nearly died, that's part of what makes me think an epipen is good to have in an emergency situation, as well as of course the antihistamines.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2014, 12:27:55 PM »

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And my secret weapon...a wife trained as a nurse.

Haha that's great! Now that's prepared!

OHCA · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2014, 01:26:24 PM »

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Suggestions:

Standard Medcall Kit + Additions

I thought I had a pretty good accuмulation of first aid supplies, but these links illustrated we're woefully deficient.

We have an old small bureau in a closet, and use each drawer for particular items - including one for pet first aid items. They should be easy to find, organized, ready for emergency.

Over the years, our family has defaulted to simple remedies for common first aid problems: iodine for cuts/scrapes, colloidal silver, bentonite clay and oil of oregano for just about any infection, and enhancing gut flora to keep body in tip top condition to ward off sickness and trauma more efficiently.

edit for signature.. I forgot to check the box
-PerEvangelicaDicta

I hope by "pet first aid items" you mean "first aid items which are personal favorites of yours."

In a true emergency - of the kind we are all pretty sure is on the horizon - pet first aid, pet food, and pets themselves will by necessity be seen as the decadent luxuries they are. The difference in value between the lives of men and the lives of dumb brute beasts will become gravely clear and - loveable and fuzzy though they might seem now - you'll be better off using the butcher's implements on Mittens and Fido and saving the first aid kits for human usage.

Depends on the gravity and duration of the emergency. I don't see anything wrong in having a few pet supplies on hand. Also, if "fido" is an appropriate breed and temperament (which he would have to be for me to own him) then he has some utility value rather than being a mere decadent luxury.

That said, I am fully on board with the thought (as I hope all true Catholics are) that human safety and well-being must come first, and that it would be sinful to delay getting your family (or even yourself for that matter) to safety because of an animal, to feed, treat or otherwise provide for an animal while your family is hungry or otherwise in need, etc. There would come a point or there may be some emergencies in which useless dogs and cats must be relegated to fend for themselves. The decision of what to do with a dog that has some use should be weighed much like such decision would be weighed with guns, tools, a horse or mule, etc.

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