I usually hit the local CVS/Walgreens/Walmart.....

I am putting together the following kit:

Syringes, 12 and 25 cc, 1 ½ inch, 10 each size

Needles, 18 gauge and 21 gauge, 20 each size

I.V. Starter Kit w/ Tourniquet, 7 each

Sodium Chloride 500ml IV Solution 4 each

2% Dextrose 500ml IV Solution 4 each

Irrigation Sterile Water 500ml, 1 each

Provodine Iodine Solution, 2 bottles

Hydrogen Pyroxide, 2 bottles

Alcohol, 2 bottles

Alcohol Preps, two boxes

Provodine Iodine Prep Pads, two boxes

Non - Powdered Surgical Gloves #9, one box

Pocket Mask w Gloves, 6 sets

Neosporin Packets, two boxes

Neosporin, tubes, 2 each

Hydrocortisone Cream, tube, one each

Ace Wrap Self Adherent 2"x 5 yds, 10 rolls

Bandages Adhesive, assorted sizes, two boxes

Cotton Gauze pads, package of 100, 4 packages

Gauze rolls, six rolls

Mole Skin, three packets

Medical Tape, 2 inch by 10 yards, 4 rolls

13mm 6-0 Monofil Nylon Suture, 2 packs

13mm 5-0 Monofil Nylon Suture, 2 packs

Skin Closure Strips, 2 boxes

Ammonia Inhalants, one box

Quick Clot, 25 gram packets, 4 packets

Aspirin, 325 mg, Large Bottle, one each

Ibuprofen, 200 mg, Large Bottle, one each

Penicillin, Inj solution, 25 ml bottle

Acetaminophen, 500 mg, Large Bottle, one each

Kwik-Cold Instant Cold Packs, 4 each

Hemostats, 2 each

Sphygometer, Blood Pressure Cuffs one set

Stethoscope, 2 each

Bandage Scissors, 2 pair

Flashlights, small exam, 2 each

Tweezers, two each

Thermometer, two each digital and two analog

 

I think PYSOP just gave you a pretty good list, most if not all of which you can get at the national chain pharmacies, and if not, check local listings for medical supply businesses.

 

Ditto on the WalMart/CVS/Rite Aid thing.

If I'm picking up a lot of small stuff like single dose generic OTC meds (small packets vs. bottles), I go with Red Flare emergency supplies. $5.99 shipping.

You could also look at Minimus.biz. Free shipping on orders over $20 and they carry name brand OTC meds.

:thumb:

 

You can also hit the dollar stores for things like gauze bandages, menstrual pads (which are great bandages for serious wounds), hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, etc. You can even find basic medications as well. Just check the expiration dates.

 

You can also hit the dollar stores for things like gauze bandages, menstrual pads (which are great bandages for serious wounds), hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, etc. You can even find basic medications as well. Just check the expiration dates.

I...had not considered that. But if my wife got into my first aid bag it might require explanation

 

buy local and when they have sales...... no real need to go internet companies unless looking for the unusual stuff -- which if you have ask you should not be using anyways

 

I hit up dollar stores and Aldi. H2o2, alcohol, anti-diarrhea, benadyl, other antihistamines, pain meds asa, tylenol, ibuprofen. Multi vits as well but not first aid. Pads work great for wounds, wife will accept that explanation. Gauze, tape etc at local stores. I am trauma trained RN, so I also have sutures and along those lines. No iv stuff, I can't store enough for a real trauma and a little bit just prolongs the inevitable. Getting fish meds too, but be sure you know allergies and indications for abx.

 

All great responses...I did pilfer the list from another site.....mea culpa....

In addition, don't forget various books on the subject...I have purchased a copy of the Special Operations Forces Medical handbook too and the pdf versions of When there is no Doctor and Dentist...

Also have the latest book on meds too...

and....taken various first aid courses, and looking at various SOLO Wilderness Medicine Courses at NOC

supplies without proper/basic education are worthless to dangerous, imho....

 

Thanks for all the great replies.

Where is the best place to pick up a sutures kit?

I did find this:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/surgical-set-with-sutures-28013.aspx

Thoughts? Recommendations?

 

Look in your yellow pages to see if there's a medical supply store near you. Where I just moved from, there was one less than 2 miles from me and I had NO idea it even existed until I looked in the big book for "medical supplies".

 

They got PLENTY of sutures/kits on ebay.

 

can't believe i missed the obvious.

anyway to tell if you are getting quality? vs overseas junk?

 

Anti-diarrhea medication is on the top of my list. More than a few friends have come to me in the field for a dose.

 

Penicillin ... is prescription necessary?

Hheeelllooo,

Isn't penicillin an antibiotic (read: dangerous drug under the law)
and therefore a prescription is required?
I used to be a CPh.T ...

Sincerely,

ArrowToTree

 

Hheeelllooo,

Isn't penicillin an antibiotic (read: dangerous drug under the law)
and therefore a prescription is required?
I used to be a CPh.T ...

Sincerely,

ArrowToTree

Not for my very expensive, imported, Scottish Brown Trout i keep in a freshwater aquarium ... jus sayin...

 

I buy most of my FAK supplies either on Amazon (due to huge selection and quantity) or at Wal-Mart/Walgreens/Target if it's only a couple dollars. I've been able to find a few useful items at Fleet Farm and various hardware or home improvement stores, but that's a crap shoot.

 

Emergency Medical Products is where I buy my larger orders from.

 

Another place to look is farm stores that have animal supplies.
I have found the same 3M wraps for horses that are $2.00 each and the ones in CVS that are identical are over $5.00. You can also get stutres (spelling) there as well.

 

There is a big gun show south of me 4 times a year and there is a guy that tables full of FAK supplies you could start a hospital with what is on his tables. Also haunt the thrift stores, what happens is a sick old person will die and there will drop off of the left over med stuff. I have gotten some really good supplies for free by the case.

 

I usually go to Emergency Essentials for most stuff. They have a great section for building your own kit with good prices and long expirations.

Local store sales are a good places for the really normal stuff.

Amazon for boxes of stuff like triple antibiotic ointment packets, bulk gauze, masks...etc.

 

Just got my Cheaper than Dirt mag today, nice variety & selection of All-in-One medic bags in there....

 

I have two of these, http://www.nitro-pak.com/emergency-surgical-and-suture-kit .
They may be a little more spendy than what you can get from other places, but they are hospital grade.

 

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