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Emergency Medical Supplies
Updated
July 28, 2007
Of course, this list is never complete because even hospitals never have all the supplies they need. I stress that YOU MUST TAKE CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES, and purchase several good medical books (I say several because each book has pros and cons). Also, always follow instructions, especially when using medications. If you are having difficulty finding any products inexpensively, I suggest looking a medical supply stores online and even livestock supply stores (livestock supply stores also sell products that would need a prescription for humans, but please only use such items if you absolutely know what you are doing). Always pay attention to expiration dates and replace items that have expired.
Comprehensive First Aid Book
Bandages
sterile adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
sterile gauze pads in a variety of sizes
sterile gauze rolls in a variety of sizes
triangular bandages
adhesive tape
elastic bandages
butterfly bandages
wound closure strips
Instruments
safety pins
tweezers
scissors
scalpel / razor blades
pen and paper (for writing down important info.)
pocket knife
thermometers (both digital and mercury free glass)
pen light
tongue depressor
suction bulb / nasal aspirator
latex and latex free sterile gloves
mouth guard (for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation)
petroleum jelly
water based lubricant (e.g. KY Jelly)
medicine dropper
medicine spoon
cotton swabs
cotton pads (or cotton balls)
tourniquet
clean sheets and blankets (can be used as a stretcher, used to keep a victim warm, cut up and used as a bandage, etc.)
thermal / space blanket (retains heat to keep a person in shock or suffering from hypothermia warm)
