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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 ==
|-
| Eye dropper<br>
| 1<br>
| 2<br>
| <br>
|-
| Flashlight<br>
| 1<br>
| 2<br>
| Have extra batteries<br>
| <br>
|-
| Sanitary napkins (pads)Safety pins<br>
| Pkg<br>
| 3<br>
| <br>
| Y<br>
| Absorbent dressing<br>
|-
| Safety pinsSanitary napkins (pads)<br>
| Pkg<br>
| 3<br>
| <br>
| Y<br>
| Absorbent dressing<br>
|-
| Sanitary napkins (Tampons)<br>
|-
| Thermometer<br>
| 1<br>
| 2<br>
| Glass, no batteries<br>
|}
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== Non-Prescription Drugs ==
|-
| Acetic acid<br>
| 1 gal<br>
| 1<br>
| 5% (household vinegar)<br>
| <br>
| 200<br>
| Tablets, laxative<br>
| Y<br>
| Laxative<br>
|-
| Meclizine 12.5-25 mg<br>
| [[Oral Rehydration Salts|Rehydration]] DIY<br>
|-
| PhenylephrinePetrolatum<br> | Pkg<br> | 1lb<br> | 24 tabletsVaseline, Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Sudafed)lubricant and emollient<br>
| Y<br>
| DecongestantEspecially good for diaper rash or nonadherent dressings<br>
|-
| Potassium chloride<br>
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== Prescription Drugs ==
[[Category:FirstaidOperations]] [[Category:ProvisioningFirstAid]]
[[Category:OperationsChecklists]]