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My First Aid Kit

This is an Advanced the First-Aid Kit that I built. This kit is designed for someone with at least basic first aid training. Items like tourniquets, hemostatic agents, or airway tools require knowledge to use effectively. Customize it based on specific needs—like adding medications for chronic conditions or extra supplies for remote locations. Keep it organized, check expiration dates regularly, and store it in an accessible, durable case.  

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An advanced first aid kit should be well-equipped to handle a variety of emergencies, from minor injuries to more serious situations requiring stabilization until professional help arrives. 

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  1. Basic Wound Care

    • Adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)

    • Sterile gauze pads (various sizes)

    • Non-stick sterile pads (for burns or larger wounds)

    • Medical tape

    • Roller bandages (self-adhering, elastic)

    • Butterfly closure strips (for closing small cuts)

    • Antiseptic wipes

    • Neosporin Foaming Liquid

    • New Skin Liquid Bandage Spray

    • Antibiotic ointment (e.g., Neosporin/Triple Antibiotic)

    • Hydrocortisone cream (for itching or rashes)

  2. Tools and Instruments

    • Trauma shears (for cutting clothing or bandages)

    • Tweezers (for splinters or debris removal)

    • Splinter probes (fine-tipped for precision)

    • Digital thermometer (non-contact or oral)

    • Disposable gloves (latex-free, multiple pairs)

    • Small headlamp

    • Pulse Oximiter

    • Blood Pressure Cuff (Wrist)

    • Comedone Extractor

    • Knife or Blade

  3. Advanced Medical Supplies

    • Clotting powder (to control heavy bleeding)

    • Burn gel

    • Eye wash solution (sterile saline)

  4. Medications

    • Pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen)

    • Aspirin (for suspected heart attack)

    • Antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine for allergies)

    • Anti-diarrheal medication (e.g., loperamide)

    • Glucose gel or tablets (for low blood sugar)

  5. Prescription Medications (Advanced)

    • ​Doxycycline (Antoibiotic - Bacteria Infections)

    • Prednisone (Steroid – Anti-inflammatory)

    • Azithromycin (Antibiotic - Bacteria Infections)

    • Ofloxacin Ophthalic Solution (Antibiotic - Pinkeye)

    • Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream (Steroid – Skin inflammation)

    • Epinephrine auto-injector (Anaphylaxis)

  6. Miscellaneous

    • Emergency blanket (space blanket for warmth)

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