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drohweder · 12-03-03, 02:34 AM

Looks like Hugh has a good list going but I agree with the concept of only taking what you are comfortable using. For the general public meds should include basic analgesics, NSAIDs like ibuprofen preferred, immodium, some coag powder (stops bleeding), steroid cream/ointment for when you get into the poison oak, antihistamine and definately an epi-pen. Your doc will prescribe this for you if you take the time and express the know how of how and when to use it.

I carry sterile syringes and needles with a supply of 1% lidocain for the urgent nerve block I may need, say I break and ankle and still have 7 miles back to you truck. If you don't know how to use something don't waste the energy or carrying it.

International travel obviously calls for a suppy of prophylactic and/or treatment antibiotic/antiparasitics.

Look for Dixie medical suppy, I built up several kits to use. A trauma kit with airways down to a small day pack first aid kit. Buy the basic bag and fill it with what you want or need.

Benefit of being a doc and working in an er means I get alot of this stuff lost in my pockets and I find it when I get home. (little stuff like bandges and disposable instruments).!!

Good luck, good topic.

12-03-03, 02:34 AM	#7
drohweder IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 1,061	Re:Home Built First Aid kit Looks like Hugh has a good list going but I agree with the concept of only taking what you are comfortable using. For the general public meds should include basic analgesics, NSAIDs like ibuprofen preferred, immodium, some coag powder (stops bleeding), steroid cream/ointment for when you get into the poison oak, antihistamine and definately an epi-pen. Your doc will prescribe this for you if you take the time and express the know how of how and when to use it. I carry sterile syringes and needles with a supply of 1% lidocain for the urgent nerve block I may need, say I break and ankle and still have 7 miles back to you truck. If you don't know how to use something don't waste the energy or carrying it. International travel obviously calls for a suppy of prophylactic and/or treatment antibiotic/antiparasitics. Look for Dixie medical suppy, I built up several kits to use. A trauma kit with airways down to a small day pack first aid kit. Buy the basic bag and fill it with what you want or need. Benefit of being a doc and working in an er means I get alot of this stuff lost in my pockets and I find it when I get home. (little stuff like bandges and disposable instruments).!! Good luck, good topic.