Adventure Medical Kits from NRS
ArticleJune 08, 2011
Designed by physician and paddler Eric Weiss, Adventure Medical Kits are a necessity on the river and a good item to carry in your car. These essential medical supplies are grouped together in a dry bag for ultimate versatility. All kits come equipped with first aid instructions.
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| Informational Items | ||||
| Comprehensive Guide | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| International Survival and 1st Aid Guide | 1 | |||
| Item Replacement Card | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Patient Assement/Accident Report Form | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pencil | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Wilderness First Aid Guide | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Wound Management Items | ||||
| Alcohol Swab | 2 | 3 | ||
| Antiseptic Wipe | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| Blister & Burn Dressing | 2 | |||
| Butterfly Closure Bandage | 3 | |||
| Cloth Tape (1/2" or 1" x 10 Yards) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conforming Gauze Bandage (2" or 3") | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cotton Tip Applicator | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Elastic Bandage (2" or 3") | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Eye Pad | 2 | |||
| Fabric Knuckle Bandages | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Fabric Strip Bandages | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Molefoam | 1 | |||
| Moleskin Kit | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Povidone Iodine (1.5 oz) | 1 | 1 | ||
| Sterile Gauze Dressing (2" x 2") | 4 | 8 | 8 | |
| Sterile Gauze Dressing (3" x 3") | 10 | |||
| Sterile Gauze Dressing (4" x 4") | 4 | 8 | 16 | |
| Sterile Non-Adherent Dressing (3" x 4") | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tincture of Benzoin | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Trauma Pad (5'' x 9'') | 1 | 1 | ||
| Trauma Pad (8" x 10") | 1 | 1 | ||
| Triangular Bandage | 1 | 1 | ||
| Triple Antibiotic Ointment | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Wound Closure Strip (1/4" x 4") | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Essential Equipment | ||||
| Antimicrobial Hand Wipes | 1 | |||
| Bandage Scissors | 1 | |||
| Catheter | 1 | 1 | ||
| CPR Face Shield | 1 | |||
| Digital Thermometer | 1 | |||
| EMT Shears | 1 | 1 | ||
| Infectious Control Bag | 1 | |||
| Latex-Free Glove | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Moldable Splint | 1 | 1 | ||
| Splinter/Tick Remover Forceps | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wound Irrigation Tool | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Medications | ||||
| Acetaminophen | 4 | 3 | 12 | |
| Antacid | 6 | |||
| Anti-Diarrheal | 4 | |||
| Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Aspirin | 3 | 4 | ||
| Ibuprofen | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Aloe Burn Gel | 1 | |||
| Bite/Sting Relief Wipes | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Cortisone Cream (1%) | 4 | |||
| Glucose Packet | 1 | 1 | ||
| Oral Rehydration Salts | 2 | |||
| Survival Items | ||||
| Duct Tape | 2" x 100" | 2" x 100" | 2" x 100" | 2" x 5 Yards |
| Emergency Blanket | 1 | |||
| Fire Starter Kit | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fire Starter Tinder (4 Pack) | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Safety Pin | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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