Can anyone recommend a good first aid kit for home use. Mainly looking for GOOD QUALITY bandages and a good variety. Would like the basics like triple antibiotic, pain reliever, alcohol wipes, splinter picks, and other basic things. Any recommendations?
Good home first aid kit?
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I don't. Mainly thinking if cuts,bruises, to prevent infections. Thanks will check them out.
If you're just wanting something small for beaux-beauxs, I'd go with this:
http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Large-Stocked-First-Aid/dp/B003H2EODW/ref=pd_sim_hpc_16
Elite Large Fully Stocked GI First Aid Kit Contents:
Pouch 1
QTY ITEM
10 5"x9" ABD Pad
2 BleedStop Bandage
1 Multi-Trauma Dressing 12"x30"
1 Universal Splint 36"
Pouch 2
QTY ITEM
1 First Aid Quick Guide
1 Small Flashlight w/Eye Dilation Chart
2 Surgical Blades
1 CPR Mask, Single Use
1 Scissors
2 Surgical Clamps
1 Tweezers
1 Probe
1 Blade Handle
2 Nylon filament suture, 1.5 metric
30 Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Towelettes
15 Iodine Prep Pads, medium
16 Alcohol Prep Pad
1 BleedStop Bandage
1 4.8 oz. Lidocaine Hcl Burn Spray
1 2 oz. Ethyl Alcohol Hand Sanitizer
1 6 oz. Calamine Lotion
1 4 oz. Sterile Saline Eye Wash
5 Rolls Surgical Tape, no length given
2 Tongue Depressors
1 Latex Tourniquet
9 Butterfly Bandages
10 Pad Band-Aids 1.5"x2 5/8"
5 Small Band-Aids
11 Gauze Pads 3"x3"
Pouch 3
QTY ITEM
5 Dressing Sponges 4"x4"
? Surgical Gloves, QTY not labeled
2 Non-Sterile Triangular Bandages 40"x40"x56"
1 Elastic Bandage, 6", Latex Free
2 Pill Bottles, Empty, Childproof Caps
1 Nurse's Stethoscope, Single Head
12 Bandage, Elastic, Rubber Wrap Threads, 2"x4.5 yrds.
Pouch 4
QTY ITEM
2 Multi-Trauma Dressing 12"x30"
2 BleedStop Bandages
31 Benzalkonium Choride Towelettes
6 Sting Relief Alcohol/Lidocaine Swabs
15 Iodine Prep Pads, Medium
16 Alchohol Prep Pads
1 6" Elastic Bandage
Pouch 5
QTY ITEM
100 Cotton Tipped Applicators (Q-Tips)
1 Multi-Trauma Dressing 12"x 30"
4 Instant Ice Compress Packs
120 3/4" Curad Band-Aids
Puouch 6
QTY ITEM
3 Multi-Trauma Dressings 12"x30"
The key thing to remember about the smaller "first aid kits" is that most of the ones out on the market are GARBAGE. If you're looking for SHTF, go with the Stomp with suggested extras. If looking for something handy to get you through a hurricane with minimal first aid training, then go with the above.
Instead of buying a premade one, I would recommend building your own with everything you need and know how to use. You will save a lot of money this way and buying in bulk is cheaper and gets you more stuff. Amazon is a good place to start.
Assuming that Shipping and Handling doesn't eat you alive. I'd recommend Amazon Prime.
Remember: He's gotta know what all he's buying. It might be best for him to purchase pre-made and then a good book on Survival Medicine.
You're absolutely right; however, it doesn't take an EMT Basic to operate either a King - LT, Israeli Bandage, or a Tourniquet. (-; Hell, I'd even wager that a determined "Prepper" could even start up a quick line of LR if push comes to shove.
Stock a kit yourself. Band aids, bacitracin or neosporin, alcohol pads, ace wraps, 4x4s, 2x2s, Kurlex, iodine pads, liquid stitches, trauma scissors. You'll come out with more **** you actually need rather than a bunch of expensive fluff. You can buy it all at the pharmacy.
Here's something that's going to make most medical professionals cringe: Veterinarian Supply Companies. It's a well-known fact by most Preppers that you can find both IV Supplies and Antibiotics from there.
Unless you frequent flea markets in Southern Texas....
Google is your friend. (-;
There should be an expiration date on the IV Bag. A good one should last 1.5 years. You can use one 6 months past the expiration date if it's been in room temp storage. (At your own risk... )
The caveat to that is that the prestocked ones often come with both CAT 4s, Kwik Clot (or Combat Gauze), and Israeli Bandages at a reasonable price when you total up the contents purchased separately.
Don't exactly see Wally-world, CVS, Walgreens, etc., carrying Israeli Bandages bro. Just say'n.
Oh, and since you're sporting a military pic... I'm sure you can appreciate this: Amazon.com was often utilized by Units overseas when fundage for Aid Stations got tight 2008-2009. It was often easier to order "the fluff" as Class VI, instead of waiting for approval by higher for Class VIII.
Yeah but any tactical shop sells them, and the ones that work, newer technology, and you can discuss with a person firsthand about effectiveness, what works well and what doesn't; and if you need more you just hop into the ol vehicle and get some more. You don't have to wait 3-5 days or pay for shipping.
I highly suggest those of you intending on stocking kits with Combat Tourniquets and Israeli Bandages to learn from the In-Extremis Med Class with Nate and the men of Advantage Group. They will show you and demonstrate the many ways to apply these life saving interventions, properly and effectively.
I highly suggest those of you intending on stocking kits with Combat Tourniquets and Israeli Bandages to learn from the In-Extremis Med Class with Nate and the men of Advantage Group. They will show you and demonstrate the many ways to apply these life saving interventions, properly and effectively.
