Medical Supplies.

Life saving supplies and resources.

Standard Medical Supplies


  • Alcohol preparation pads

    Used to prepare the skin for injection and to clean cuts and scrapes.

  • Cotton balls

    Used to clean cuts and scrapes, and apply creams and ointments to minor injuries.

  • Cotton swabs

    Used to clean cuts and scrapes, and apply creams and ointments to minor injuries.

  • Eye and face protection

    Used to protect eye and face from bodily fluids and limit exposure to bacteria or viruses.

  • Gauze pads

    4” x 4”, Z-fold, and rolled. Used for general dressing, prepping and packing wounds; temporary absorbent dressing.

  • Isopropyl alcohol

    Used as topical antiseptic and sanitizer to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

  • Medical gloves

    Used to protect hands from bodily fluids and limit exposure to bacteria or viruses.

  • Medical reference guide

    The Survival Medicine Handbook

  • Medical tape

    silk and plastic. Used as a pressure-sensitive adhesive to hold a bandage or dressing on a wound.

  • Pen light

    Used to examine eyes, ears and throat

  • Respirator

    Used over the mouth and nose to prevent inhalation of noxious substances.

  • Scissors

    standard and fine. Used to cut gauze and bandages. May be used to cut away clothing.

  • Thermometers

    analogue and battery. Used to indicate an infection or an illness.

  • Trauma shears

    Used to cut clothing from injured persons.

  • White petroleum jelly

    Used to hold moisture onto skin to prevent dryness and helps stitched wounds heal faster.

 

Advanced Medical Supplies


  • Bag valve mask

    Used during cardiac arrest to deliver a higher concentration of oxygen than by rescue breaths.

  • Blood glucose monitor

    Used to monitor blood glucose levels, required for diabetics.

  • Blood glucose strips

    Used with blood glucose monitor to measure blood glucose levels.

  • Blood pressure cuff

    Used to identify the brachial pulse on the inside of the elbow.

  • Nasopharyngeal airway

    Used as an airway adjunct designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to secure an open airway.

  • Otoscope

    Used to look into the ears to check health of ear canal, tympanic membrane, or eardrum.

  • Pulse oximeter

    Used to measure oxygen level of the blood.

  • Stethoscope

    Used to listen to the sounds made by the heart, lungs, or intestines.

 

Bone and Joint Supplies


  • Ace wrap / elastic bandage

    Used to secure dressing, splint, or provide light support.

  • Brace - ankle

    Used to protect or immobilize ankle while allowing it to heal from sprains and other minor injuries.

  • Brace - elbow

    Used to protect or immobilize elbow while allowing it to heal from sprains and other minor injuries.

  • Brace - knee

    Used to protect or immobilize knee while allowing it to heal from sprains and other minor injuries.

  • Brace - lumbar back

    Used to protect or immobilize lower back while allowing it to heal from sprains and other minor injuries.

  • Brace - wrist

    Used to protect or immobilize wrist while allowing it to heal from sprains and other minor injuries.

  • Coban roll

    Used as a self-adhesive wrap to provide compression, support, or secure dressings or devices such as splints.

  • Cold pack

    instant and reusable. Used to relieve minor pain, swelling for sprains, aches, and sore joints.

  • Cravat / triangular bandage

    Used for splinting, our outer layer wound bandaging.

  • Crutches

    adjustable. Used as walking aids.

  • Splint

    SAM, aluminum, vacuum. Used to support and immobilize a broken bone.

  • Undercast padding

    Used to provide cushion between skin and cast/bandage while absorbing moisture.

  • Walker

    Used as a walking aid.

  • Wheelchair

    Used as a wheeled mobility device.

 

Burn and Blister Supplies


  • Burn gel

    Used o draw heat out of a burn, relieves pain, cools skin, and protects from contamination

  • Leukotape

    Used as a barrier to protect blisters.

  • Moleskin

    Used as a barrier to protect blisters.

  • Straight needle and thread

    Used to suture cuts and open wounds.

 

Cut and Soft Tissue Supplies


  • Abdominal pads

    Used for large wounds requiring high absorbency.

  • Band-aid variety pack

    Used as bandage applied directly to a wound to protect from outer environment, contain blood flow, or prevent infection.

  • Butterfly wound closures

    Used to help close the edges of a small wound and encourage healing.

  • Celox-A hemostatic agent

    with applicator. Used to clot blood.

  • Chest seals

    Used in immediate first aid if chest cavity is open to atmosphere.

  • Dermabond / tissue glue

    Used as tissue adhesive that forms strong bond between wound edges.

  • Forceps

    kelly. Used to grasp small objects or when need to reach tightest areas.

  • Magnifying glass

    Used to see small items and more detail.

  • Medical staple removal

    Used to remove medical staples

  • Medical stapler

    Used to close internal and skin wounds.

  • Neosporin/Bacitracin

    Used as antibiotic for the skin.

  • Pressure bandage

    Used to control bleeding and encourage blood clotting without constricting blood circulation.

  • Scalpel

    blade and handle. Used for surgery and anatomical dissection.

  • Steri-strips

    Used for minor cuts and wounds to pull two sides of skin together without making contact with wound.

  • Sutures

    needle, driver, and thread. Used with needle and thread to close skin wound.

  • Syringe

    60cc with 18ga tip. Used to administer medication or withdraw fluid from body.

  • Tincture of benzoin

    Used as a topical adhesive agent to enhance property of tape.

  • Tissue forceps

    Used to grasp tissue during surgical procedures.

  • Toothbrush

    description

  • Tourniquet

    Used for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery by compressing a limb with cord or tight bandage.

  • Tweezers

    Used for picking up objects too small to be easily handled.

 

Dental Supplies


  • Clove oil

    Used as a pain reliever for toothache.

  • Dental cement

    Used to temporarily restore teeth, cavity linings and cement fixed prosthodontic appliances.

  • Dental explorer

    Used to explore teeth for presence of cavities.

  • Dental mirror

    Used to allow indirect vision, reflect light and retract soft tissues.

  • Dental reference guide

    description

  • Dental wax

    Used to relieve pain and create a barrier.

  • Denture cleaner

    Used to clean dental tools, orthodontic devices.

  • Disinfectant mouth wash

    Used to kill germs in the mouth

  • Extraction forceps

    Used for extracting teeth.

  • Michigan O probe

    Used for detection of furcation areas.

  • Nabers probe

    Used to assess periodontal pocket depth, attachment levels, anatomy configurations and gingival bleeding.

  • Orajel

    Used as a local anesthetic and topical pain reliever.

  • Paper clips

    description

 

Vision Supplies


  • Contact lens case

    Used to store contact lenses

  • Contact lens solution

    Used to clean contact lenses

  • Contact lenses

    Used to correct vision as prescribed.

  • Eye drops

    Used to lubricate, moisten eyes.

  • Glasses

    Used to correct vision as prescribed.

  • Saline wash

    Used to flush eyes from contaminates, and clean off contact lens solution.