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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 ==
== Tools & Materials ==
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" width="500600"
|+ Tools & Materials
|-
| Y<br>
| Cuts<br>
|-
| Bandages<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| Triangular bandage for sling<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| Band aids<br>
| <br>
| 3/4-in<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| <br>
| 1.5 to 2-in<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| Blanket<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| space blanket<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
|-
| Eye dropper<br>
| 1<br>
| 2<br>
| <br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| Flashlight<br>
| 1<br>
| 2<br>
| Have extra batteries<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
| 1<br>
| 5/8-in 25-27 gauge<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| Safety pins<br>
| Pkg<br>
| 3<br>
| <br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| Thermometer<br>
| 1<br>
| 2<br>
| Glass, no batteries<br>
|}
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== Non-Prescription Drugs ==
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" width="500600"
|+ Non-Prescription Drugs
|-
! scope="col" | Must Have
! scope="col" | Application
|-
| Acetic acid<br>
| gal<br>
| 1<br>
| 5% (household vinegar)<br>
| Y<br>
| Antiseptic, wounds, vaginal douche<br>
|-
| Acetiminophen<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| Y<br>
| Antiseptic<br>
|-
| Antiseptic cream<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| Povidone iodine, neosporin, polysporin<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| Antiseptic soap<br>
| Betadine<br>
| Y<br>
| Antisepticfor intact skin; solution 3 drops per ounce of water for cleaning wounds<br>
|-
| Cimetidine<br>
| Y<br>
| Severe heartburn<br>
|-
| Chlorine bleach<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| 5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite (Clorox)<br>
| Y<br>
| Water purification<br>
|-
| Diphenhydramine<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| Ginger root, Canada Dry ginger ale<br>
| Y<br>
| Best thing for sea sickness<ref>Mythbusters</ref><br>
|-
| Hydroegn peroxide<br>
| Y<br>
| <br>
|-
| Milk of magnesia<br>
| <br>
| 200<br>
| Tablets<br>
| Y<br>
| Laxative<br>
|-
| Meclizine 12.5-25 mg<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| Lite salt 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>
|-
| Pseudoephedrine<br>
| 30 mg<br>
| <br>
| <br> | 1000 tablets<br>
| Y<br>
| Decongestant<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>
| 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>
| Toothache, filling<br>
|-
| Vaginal tabstablets<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>
|}
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== Prescription Drugs ==
<pre>Include a supply of any prescription drug needed by a crew member.</pre> {| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" width="500600"
|+ Prescription Drugs
|-
| Y<br>
| Urinary, middle ear, and lower respiratory infection<br>
|-
| Antiinflammatory steroid pill<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| Prednisone<br>
| -<br>
| <br>
|-
| Bactroban<br>
| -<br>
| Cuts and sores
|-
| Epinephrine<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| EpiPen/Anakit<br>
| -<br>
| Severe allergic reaction, nosebleed<br>
|-
| Erythromycin ethylsuccinate<br>
| -<br>
| Allergic skin reactions and itchy bug bites
|-
| Inhaler<br>
| <br>
| <br>
| Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)<br>
| -<br>
| Wheezing, asthma, emphysema
|-
| Metronidazole<br>
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