RX and over the counter meds we should have...

[redneckmedic]

After SHTF hit the RX and try for..
Broad spectrum antibiotics.
Novocaine or Xylocaine.
Ether.
Nitrous Oxide.
Morphine.
Dalauded
Demerol
Vicodin
Tylenol 3

WTF????? That crap isnt even a need now!!!

I like most the stuff above.....

motrin.................... for anti-inflammitory (swelling and infection)
asprin.................... for fever and pain
vodka.................... cleaning of would in mass
sutures.................. see below
broad spec. antibiotics............tablets not capsuls or IV
as much alcohol or iodine you can get
stool softener and stool binders..... your diet will change considerably be ready for it.
salt, salt, salt gander mt sells blocks for $7 I think 40lbs

Sutures, you want monofiliment or triline for decrease chances of bacteria binding and infection. As long as they are sealed don't worry about it being vet sutures. Just stay away from (endo) unless you are surgery ready.

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[jeremy]

What about duct tape...

 

[RachelMarie]

What about duct tape...

This would come in handy when I decide to tape my husband to a tree!

Seriously though, we have all different kinds of tape. 8 rolls of Duct tape included!

 

[redneckmedic]

What about duct tape...

not sure, do you know a way duct tape can help with constipation???

 

[RachelMarie]

Yuck.....Duct tape will infact draw out splinters though. And I have heard that if you put it on a boil it will draw out the infection as well.

Let me state that the 8 rolls of duct tape are not all for medicinal use. lol

 

[smokingman]

Along with all the stuff mentioned...I also keep and a bottle of "Wallys ear drops"...

I have so much amoxicillin I dont know what to do with it all (and it's all powder form, ready to mix).

We keep almost everything mentioned above. a few things I didn't see listed were, clear nail polish (cover and kill chiggers that have inbeded in your skin), and super glue. I'm not much for needles, I tend to super glue my self shut. lol.

Good thread, keep 'em coming!

Along the line of ear drops.If I swim in fresh water I always end up with an ear infection.I keep a bottle of "swimmers ear" handy.I do not have super glue though,maybe I should. Duct tape,that I have plenty of.

 

[tyler34]

benadryl for sure. latex/nytril gloves.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Every family should have at least one trained EMT-B .

Just in case you might "happen across" supplies that might have fallen off an ambulance or out of a fire house , someone will know how to properly use the stuff .

If you don't want to learn all the useless stuff that wont apply in the SHTF situation , at least one person in the family should take a wilderness medic course .

Either way you'll have a more realistic idea of what's truly needed .


Or if you can find a dealer of old Army field manuals (FM's) get yourself a copy of
FM 8-230 Combat / Medical Specialist Manual .

It covers everything mentioned in the two courses above and more almost to a EMT-P level .

 

[HICKMAN]

lucky for me, my wife was an Army medic and I went through the Combat Lifesaver Course, she's got lots of medical goodies stored away.

 

[052.5GT]

I see a lot of talk of sutures. This is quite debatable. If you close up a wound without getting it properly cleaned you have just sealed that infection inside your body.

 

[jeremy]

Speaking of sutures. For those of us on here who have never used sutures. Practice your sewing on Oranges. If you can stitch a cut Orange skin then you will be able to stitch a person back together...

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I've never had to suture anyone and what training I had on it is years old .

What I remember from it is that there is A LOT more to it then simply closing the skin , so if you think you'll ever try it research it first , then practice .

 

[kludge]

First aid supplies ( we all have the basics)
clear nail polish (cover and kill chiggers that have imbedded in your skin

Chiggers do not burrow under your skin, as many people believe, nor do they feed on animal blood. They actually feed on the fluids in skin cells. To get the fluids, they attach themselves to a skin pore or hair follicle and inject a digestive enzyme that ruptures the cells. The enzyme also hardens the surrounding skin tissue, forming a sort of straw for sucking the skin cell fluids. The whole process irritates the skin, causing an itchy red bump that continues to cause discomfort for several days. Chiggers are only about 1/50th of an inch (0.5 mm) in diameter and so are too small to be seen with the naked eye. This invisibility is the reason so many people believe chiggers burrow under the skin.

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One commonly known remedy for chigger bites is to apply nail polish to reduce itchiness. This does not kill the chigger or treat the bite in any way. It simply seals the area off from the air, which keeps the sore from itching so badly. If you want to apply something to relieve itching, it's much better to use a salve or cream that contains antihistamines (Caladryl or hydrocortisone salves are the most common). Like nail polish, these treatments will seal the bite from the surrounding air, but they will also help to prevent infection. If the welts continue to irritate you for more than a couple of weeks, they might be infected and you should see a doctor.

source: HowStuffWorks "What are chiggers and how do they bite?"

However, I have used nail polish and it does help with the itching.

In addition to alcohol wipes I like Betadine wipes and Betadine solution (doubles as a iodine source to add to water for drinking)

 

[longbow]

Speaking of sutures. For those of us on here who have never used sutures. Practice your sewing on Oranges. If you can stitch a cut Orange skin then you will be able to stitch a person back together...

my dogs and farm animals are better practice. They bite when I do it wrong.....

 

[laws1785]

I am a nube to the preping. Why worm pills?

 

[longbow]

I am a nube to the preping. Why worm pills?

when hygiene fails, you might end up with worms.....

worms will impact you health in tough times, and the pills are cheap!

plus they make your rear itch!

 

[agentl074]

Every family should have at least one trained EMT-B .

Just in case you might "happen across" supplies that might have fallen off an ambulance or out of a fire house , someone will know how to properly use the stuff .

If you don't want to learn all the useless stuff that wont apply in the SHTF situation , at least one person in the family should take a wilderness medic course .

Either way you'll have a more realistic idea of what's truly needed .


Or if you can find a dealer of old Army field manuals (FM's) get yourself a copy of
FM 8-230 Combat / Medical Specialist Manual .

It covers everything mentioned in the two courses above and more almost to a EMT-P level .

What does the EMT-B entail? I only had the self aid buddy care class in BMT and the first aid/CPR/AED course from the American Safety and Health Institute taught by my old security company. I do have a first aid field kit too with all the goodies: airway, quickclot, etc. I still have all the manuals though which is good!

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

What does the EMT-B entail?

It's more in depth than self / buddy aid military training .

It covers how to use BP cuff / stethoscope , take vitals and what they mean , CPR / AED , airway types and placements , when and how to immobilize someone , various splints / splinting techniques , wound / trauma care / dressing , patient exam / what questions to ask and what the answers can indicate .

It's a long way from MD training but it's a good base .

Just my opinion but I think a lot of folks watch TV and think they know what their doing , not realizing their making mistakes that can be very costly , i.e. , seeing someone "fall out" and immediately starting CPR without checking ABC's first .

 

[agentl074]

It's more in depth than self / buddy aid military training .

It covers how to use BP cuff / stethoscope , take vitals and what they mean , CPR / AED , airway types and placements , when and how to immobilize someone , various splints / splinting techniques , wound / trauma care / dressing , patient exam / what questions to ask and what the answers can indicate .

It's a long way from MD training but it's a good base .

Just my opinion but I think a lot of folks watch TV and think they know what their doing , not realizing their making mistakes that can be very costly , i.e. , seeing someone "fall out" and immediately starting CPR without checking ABC's first .

That's kinda what I thought lol. So you would probably have to volunteer at a fire department/rescue to get that right?

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

That's kinda what I thought lol. So you would probably have to volunteer at a fire department/rescue to get that right?

That's one way to do it . I got my training from a hospital (Community East ) back in '06 .

It cost me $600 and two / four hour nights a week for 6 months . Several hospitals and some collages conduct EMS training . If you have the time and money you can get it done in weeks .