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.
Medical supplies in user-friendly modules are grouped together in clear, resealable waterproof bags. Each see-through module allows you to quickly scan the contents and the inventory list included in the bag. All four kits come equipped with first aid instructions and the items listed in the accompanying chart.
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| MEDICAL INFORMATION | ||||
| Comprehensive Guide | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Guide to Wilderness Medicine | 1 | |||
| Illustrated Guide to Life-Threatening Emergencies | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT | ||||
| CPR MicroShield® | 1 | |||
| SAM® Splint | 1 | 1 | ||
| Digital Thermometer 90F–105F | 1 | |||
| EMT Shears | 1 | 1 | ||
| Stainless Steel Bandage Scissors | 1 | |||
| Splinter Picker Forceps | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| WOUND MANAGEMENT ITEMS | ||||
| Irrigation Syringe | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Povidone Iodine Solution | 1.5 fl.oz. | 1.5 fl.oz. | ||
| Wound Closure Strips | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Butterfly Closure Strips | 3 | |||
| Tincture of Benzoin | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Triple Antibiotic Ointment | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Antiseptic Towelettes | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Blister and Burn Dressings | 2 | |||
| BLISTER ITEMS | ||||
| Moleskin | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Molefoam | 1 | |||
| INFECTIOUS CONTROL ITEMS | ||||
| Nitrile Examination Gloves | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Antimicrobial Hand Wipes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Infectious Control Bag | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| BANDAGE MATERIALS | ||||
| 4x4 Sterile Dressings | 4 | 8 | 16 | |
| 3x3 Sterile Dressings | 10 | |||
| 2x2 Sterile Dressings | 4 | 8 | 8 | |
| Eye Pad | 2 | |||
| Non-adherent Sterile Dressing | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 8x10 Trauma Pads | 1 | 1 | ||
| 5x9 Trauma Pads | 1 | 1 | ||
| Triangular Bandage | 1 | 1 | ||
| Conforming Gauze Bandage (2" or 3") | 1 (2") | 1 (2") | 2 (3") | 2 (3") |
| Elastic Bandage w/ Velcro® (2" or 3") | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Adhesive Tape 10 yards (1/2" or 1") | 1 (1/2") | 1 (1") | 1 (1") | 1 (1") |
| Strip Bandages | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Knuckle Bandages | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Cotton Tipped Applicators | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| MEDICATIONS | ||||
| Burn Aloe Gel (Sun and Wind) | 1 | |||
| Rehydration Salts (1 liter) | 2 | |||
| APAP (Tylenol) | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
| I-Prin (ibuprofen) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Aspirin | 4 | |||
| Diphen (antihistamine) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Alamag® Antacid | 6 | |||
| Diamode (Immodium®) | 4 | |||
| Glutose Paste (1 serving) | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1% Hydrocortison (topical inflamation cream) | 4 | |||
| Sting Relief Pads | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| GEAR REPAIR/SURVIVAL ITEMS | ||||
| Safety Pins | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Storm® Waterproof Matches | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Two Person Emergency Blanket | 1 | |||
| Duct Tape | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Accident Report & Pencil | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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