Medical Supply List
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- Jun 8, 2024
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Bandages and Tape
o 1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)
o 1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
o 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 × 9 inches)
o 2 triangular bandages
o 5 sterile gauze pads (3 × 3 inches)
o 5 sterile gauze pads (4 × 4 inches)
o 25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
o Adhesive cloth tape (10 yards × 1 inch)
o Surgical tape
o Duct tape
o Cotton Balls/Swabs
o Adhesive bandages (various sizes)
Topical Treatments
o Hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each)
o Antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each)
o Antiseptic wipe packets
o Petroleum jelly or lubricant
o Sterile eyewash, such as saline solution
o Sunscreen
o Alcohol
o Hydrogen peroxide
Treatment Aids
o 1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve, to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation)
o 1 instant cold compress
o 1 Mylar blanket (space blanket)
o 2 pairs of nonlatex gloves (size large)
o Cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs
o First aid instruction book
o N95 respirator masks or surgical masks (1 package)
o Hand sanitizer
o Oral thermometer (not mercury, not glass; test regularly to make sure the batteries work)
o Plastic bags for disposing of contaminated materials
o Safety pins in assorted sizes
o Scissors
o Syringe, medicine cup, or spoon
o Turkey baster or other bulb suction device for flushing out wounds
Infection Control
o Hand sanitizer
o Disposable face masks
o Disinfectant wipes
o Soap
Over-the-Counter Drugs
o Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Naproxen
o Aspirin
o Activated charcoal (use only if instructed by your poison control center)
o Aloe vera gel
o Antacid
o Antidiarrheal medication
o Calamine lotion
o Hydrocortisone cream
o Laxative
o Nonaspirin pain reliever (never give aspirin to children)
o Oral antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Sominex, etc.)
Other Supplies
o Tweezers
o First aid manual
o Eyeglasses
o Magnifying glass
o CPR mask
o O2 meter
o Blood pressure cuff
o Dental kit
o Clove oil
o Safety Pins
Documentation and Records
o Personal medical information
o Vaccination records
o Allergy list
o List of medications and dosages
Special Needs
o Supplies for infants (diapers, formula)
o Supplies for elderly or disabled (hearing aids, mobility aids)
o Pet first aid supplies (if applicable)
o Daily medication
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