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.
<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.
See [[Prescription Drugs|Prescription Drugs]]
== Tools & Materials ==
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| Plague and various other insect-born infections; urinary infections; bronchitis; infected animal bites; some venereal diseases; Rocky Mountain spotted fever<br>
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| Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS<br>
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| Antibiotic, 500 tablets (Bactrim, Septra)<br> | Y<br> | Urinary infections, some types of bacterial diarrhea, back-up drug for sinusitis, bronchitis, ear infections<br>