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 and a detailed list of items.
UltraLight Paddler
|
Paddler
|
Pro Paddler
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
NRS Gift Card: Always Fits, Always Wanted
