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== Summary ==
This first-aid kit is designed for cruising sailors. Amounts are approximate for one year. <i>For safety the page is locked. Please put comments, etc., in the</i> Discussion <i>page.</i>
== Introduction ==
Information given here is for the purposes of stocking a first-aid kit, and is not meant as a guide to treatment. If possible consult a physician locally or by radio. In case one is not available have a good medical guide on board. The
''Ship Captain’s Medical Guide'' is available in PDF from the UK Department of Transport but of course you need a working computer to use it.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-seafarer_information/mcga-dqs_st_shs_seafarer_information-medical/mcga-dqs_st_shs_ships_capt_medical_guide.htm
<pre>Be especially cautious with small children and pregnant women.</pre>
== Good Samaritan Laws ==
== Storage ==
Most medical supplies should be stored in a [[DrugRefrigerator|small locked refrigerator]]. Tools and materials can be stored in a cupboard or first-aid box. All medication use should be logged.
== Prescriptions ==
Prescriptions to the kit in general should be made out in the name of the vessel.
== Tools & Materials ==
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" width="200600"|+ First Aid Tools & Materials
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! scope="col" | Item<br>! scope="col" | Unit<br>! scope="col" | Qty<br>! scope="col" | Description<br>! scope="col" | Must Have<br>! scope="col" | Application<br>
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| Bandages<br>| <br>| <br>| Ace 2-in<br>| Y<br>
| Cuts<br>
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| Bandages<br>| <br>| <br>| Ace 4- to 5-in<br>| Y<br>
| Cuts<br>
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| Band aidsBandages<br>| <br>| <br>| 3/4-inTriangular bandage for sling<br>| Y<br>
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| Band aids<br>| <br>| <br>| 1.5 to 23/4-in<br>| Y<br>
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| Band aids<br>| <br>| <br>| 1.5 to 2-in<br>| Y<br>
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| Blanket<br>| <br>| <br>| space blanket<br>| Y<br>
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| Blood sugar strips<br>| <br>| <br>| <br>| -<br>
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| Eye dropper<br>| 1<br>| 2<br>| <br>| Y<br>
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| Flashlight<br>| 1<br>| 2<br>| Have extra batteries<br>| Y<br>
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| Forceps<br>| Pkg<br>| 1<br>| Adson's No teeth<br>| -<br>
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| Forceps<br>| Pkg<br>| 1<br>| Splinter<br>| -<br>
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| Gauze rolls<br>| <br>| <br>| 2-in<br>| Y<br>
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| Gauze pads<br>| <br>| <br>| 4x-in<br>| Y<br>| Wounds<br>
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| Gauze pads<br>| <br>| <br>| 2x2-in<br>| Y<br>| Wounds<br>
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| Gauze pads<br>| <br>| <br>| Army Battle Dressing<br>| -<br>| Wounds<br>
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| Hemostat<br>| <br>| <br>| Kelley's 1-in jaw<br>| Y<br>| Wounds<br>
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| Latex gloves<br>| Box<br>| 1<br>| <br>| Y<br>
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| Needles<br>| Box<br>| 1<br>| 1/2-in 21 gauge<br>| Y<br>
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| Needles<br>| Box<br>| 1<br>| 5/8-in 25-27 gauge<br>| Y<br>
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| Safety pins<br>| Pkg<br>| 3<br>| <br>| Y<br>
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| Sanitary napkins (pads)<br>| Pkg<br>| 3<br>| <br>| Y<br>| Absorbent dressing<br>
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| Sanitary napkins (Tampons)<br>| Pkg<br>| 3<br>| <br>| Y<br>| Nasal packing<br>
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| Scalpel<br>| Pkg<br>| 2<br>| #11 disposable<br>| Y<br>
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| Scalpel<br>| Pkg<br>| 2<br>| #15 disposable<br>| Y<br>
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| Scissors<br>| 1<br>| <br>| 1-in<br>| Y<br>
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| Scissors<br>| 1<br>| <br>| 3-in<br>| Y<br>
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| Semi-permeable membrane dressing<br>| <br>| <br>| Opsite<br>| -<br>| Abrasions and burns<br>
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| Skin staples<br>| <br>| <br>| <br>| -<br>| Wounds<br>
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| Sphygmomanometer<br>| 1<br>| 1<br>| <br>| -<br>| Blood pressure<br>
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| Splint packages<br>| <br>| <br>| 3M fibreglass<br>| Y<br> | Fractures<br>|-| Steristrips<br> | <br> | <br> | 1/4-in<br> | -<br> | Wounds<br>|-| Steristrips<br> | <br> | <br> | 1/2-in<br> | -<br> | Wounds<br>|-| Stethescope<br> | 1<br> | 1<br> | <br> | Y<br>
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| Superglue<br>| <br>| <br>| Dermabond<br>| -<br> | Wounds<br>|-| Sutures<br> | Pkg<br> | <br> | 4-O Nylon, PS-2 needle<br> | Y<br> | Wounds<br>|-| Syrings<br> | 1<br> | 10<br> | 1-cc<br> | Y<br>
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| Syringes<br>| 1<br>| 20<br>| 10-cc<br>| Y<br>
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| Thermometer<br>| 1<br>| 2<br>| Glass, no batteries<br>| Y<br>
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| Tweezers<br>
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| Acetic acid<br>
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| 5% (household vinegar)<br>
| Y<br>
| Antiseptic, wounds, vaginal douche<br>
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| Acetiminophen<br>
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| Tylenol<br>
| Y<br>
| Fever, minor pain<br>
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| Acetysilic acid<br>
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| Aspirin<br>
| Y<br>
| Arthritis, minor fever/pain, heart attack<br>
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| Acid neutralizer<br>
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| Maalox/Mylantra<br>
| Y<br>
| Mild heartburn<br>
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| Afrin spray<br>
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| Decongestent<br>
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| Alcohol<br>
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| Antiseptic<br>
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| Antiseptic cream<br>
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| Povidone iodine, neosporin, polysporin<br>
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| Antiseptic soap<br>
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| Betadine<br>
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| Antiseptic for intact skin; solution 3 drops per ounce of water for cleaning wounds<br>
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| Cimetidine<br>
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| Tagamet/Pepcid/Zantac<br>
| Y<br>
| Severe heartburn<br>
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| Chlorine bleach<br>
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| 5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite (Clorox)<br>
| Y<br>
| Water purification<br>
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| Diphenhydramine<br>
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| Benadryl<br>
| Y<br>
| Allergies, decongestent, itch, nausea and sea-sickness, sinusitis<br>
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| Fructose<br>
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| Corn sugar<br>
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| [[Oral Rehydration Salts|Rehydration]] DIY<br>
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| Ginger<br>
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| Ginger root, Canada Dry ginger ale<br>
| Y<br>
| Best thing for sea sickness <ref>Mythbusters</ref><br>
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| Hydroegn peroxide<br>
| 500 ml<br>
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| 3% solution<br>
| Y<br>
| Open wounds, mouthwash<br>
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| Ibuprofen<br>
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| Advil<br>
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| Fever, major pain, inflammation<br>
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| Insect repellent<br>
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| DEET (Muskol)<br>
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| Only effective repellent, so just get over it<br>
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| Iodine tablets<br>
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| water purification<br>
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| Lubricant<br>
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| KY Jelly<br>
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| Milk of magnesia<br>| <br>| 200<br>| Tablets<br>| Y<br> | Laxative<br>|-| Meclizine 12.5-25 mg<br> | <br> | <br> | Dramamine II/Bonine/Generic<br> | -<br> | Sea sickness (see ginger for best remedy)<br>|-| Oral rehydration salts<br> | <br> | <br> | Lite Salt (mixture of sodium and potassium chloride), Dioralyte<br> | Y<br> | [[Oral Rehydration Salts|Rehydration]] DIY<br>|-| Petrolatum<br> | <br> | 1 lb<br> | Vaseline, lubricant and emollient<br> | Y<br> | Especially good for diaper rash or nonadherent dressings<br>|-| Potassium chloride<br> | <br> | <br> | <br> | Y<br> | [[Oral Rehydration Salts|Rehydration]] DIY<br>|-| Pseudoephedrine<br> | 30 mg<br> | <br> | 1000 tablets<br> | Y<br> | Decongestant<br>|-| Ranitidine<br> | <br> | <br> | <br> | Y<br> | Severe heartburn<br>|-| Saline nasal mist<br> | 50 ml<br> | <br> | 0.9% sodium chloride solution<br> | Y<br> | Sinusitis<br>|-| Salt<br> | <br> | <br> | Table salt<br> | Y<br> | [[Oral Rehydration Salts|Rehydration]] DIY<br>|-| Sodium bicarbonate<br> | Pkg<br> | <br> | 500 g, baking soda<br> | Y<br> | [[Oral Rehydration Salts|Rehydration]] DIY<br>|-| Sunscreen<br> | <br> | <br> | SPF 15<br> | Y<br> | Sunburn prevention<br>|-| Tincture of iodine<br> | <br> | <br> | 2% iodine and 2% sodium iodide in alcohol<br> | Y<br> | Antiseptic, water purification<br>|-| Toothache kit<br> | <br> | <br> | Oil of Cloves (Eugenol) & zinc oxide<br> | Y<br> | Toothache, filling<br>|-| Vaginal tablets<br> | <br> | <br> | Monistat/Gyne-Lotrimin<br> | Y<br> | Yeast infections<br>|-| WHO Oral Rehydration Fluid<br> | <br> | <br> | <br> | -<br> | [[Oral Rehydration Salts|Rehydration]]<br>|-| Zinc oxide<br> | 1 lb<br> | <br> | Mild astringent, antiseptic<br> | -<br> | Diaper rash, skin diseases, sunscreen<br>|} <br> [[#top|Top]] == Prescription Drugs ==<pre>Include a supply of any prescription drug needed by a crew member.</pre> {| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" width="600"|+ Prescription Drugs |-! scope="col" | Item ! scope="col" | Unit ! scope="col" | Qty ! scope="col" | Description ! scope="col" | Must Have ! scope="col" | Application|-| Acetaminophen & codeine<br> | <br> | <br> | Tylenol #4<br> | Y<br> | Pain, severe cough<br>|-| Amoxicillin<br> | 250 mg<br> | <br> | Antibiotic, 500 capsules<br> | Y<br> | Urinary, middle ear, and lower respiratory infection<br>|-| Antiinflammatory steroid pill<br> | <br> | <br> | Prednisone<br> | -<br>
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| Bactroban<br>| <br>| <br>| Antibiotic, cream<br>| -<br>| Cuts and sores|-| Epinephrine<br> | <br> | <br> | EpiPen/Anakit<br> | -<br> | Severe allergic reaction, nosebleed<br>|-| Erythromycin ethylsuccinate<br> | 400 mg<br> | <br> | Antibiotic, 500 tablets<br> | -<br> | Pneumonia or Streptococcal sore throat<br>|-| Hydrocortisone Cream<br> | <br> | <br> | Cream<br> | -<br> | Allergic skin reactions and itchy bug bites|-| Inhaler<br> | <br> | <br> | Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)<br> | -<br> | Wheezing, asthma, emphysema|-| Metronidazole<br> | 250 mg<br> | <br> | Antibiotic, 500 tablets (Flagyl)<br> | Y<br> | Intraabdominal, pelvic, and wound infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, stomach ulcers, female genital tract<br>|-| Oxytetracycline<br> | 250 cc<br> | <br> | Antibiotic, intramuscular injection<br> | -<br> | Plague, anthrax<br>|-| Tetracycline<br> | 250 mg<br> | <br> | Antibiotic, 1000 capsules<br> | Y<br> | Plague and various other insect-born infections; urinary infections; bronchitis; infected animal bites; some venereal diseases; Rocky Mountain spotted fever<br>|-| Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS<br> | <br> | <br> | Antibiotic, 500 tablets (Bactrim, Septra)<br> | Y<br> | Urinary infections, some types of bacterial diarrhea, back-up drug for sinusitis, bronchitis, ear infections<br>
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