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New: Report on the Collision between USS FITZGERALD (DDG62) and Motor Vessel ACX CRYSTAL

First Aid Kit

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Summary

This first-aid kit is designed for cruising sailors. Amounts are approximate for one year.

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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’sSecond 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

Be especially cautious with small children and pregnant women.

Good Samaritan Laws

Good Samaritan laws in many countries protect from blame those who choose to aid others who are injured or ill. They are intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist, for fear of being prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death.

Many such laws require you to render assistance to people in distress unless doing so would put you in danger.

Storage

Most medical supplies should be stored in a 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

Tools & Materials
Item Unit Qty Description Must Have Application
Bandages


Ace 2-in
Y
Cuts
Bandages


Ace 4- to 5-in
Y
Cuts
Bandages


Triangular bandage for sling
Y

Band aids


3/4-in
Y

Band aids


1.5 to 2-in
Y

Blanket


space blanket
Y

Blood sugar strips



-

Eye dropper
1
2

Y

Flashlight
1
2
Have extra batteries
Y

Forceps
Pkg
1
Adson's No teeth
-

Forceps
Pkg
1
Splinter
-

Gauze rolls


2-in
Y

Gauze pads


4x-in
Y
Wounds
Gauze pads


2x2-in
Y
Wounds
Gauze pads


Army Battle Dressing
-
Wounds
Hemostat


Kelley's 1-in jaw
Y
Wounds
Latex gloves
Box
1

Y

Needles
Box
1
1/2-in 21 gauge
Y

Needles
Box
1
5/8-in 25-27 gauge
Y

Safety pins
Pkg
3

Y

Sanitary napkins (pads)
Pkg
3

Y
Absorbent dressing
Sanitary napkins (Tampons)
Pkg
3

Y
Nasal packing
Scalpel
Pkg
2
#11 disposable
Y

Scalpel
Pkg
2
#15 disposable
Y

Scissors
1

1-in
Y

Scissors
1

3-in
Y

Semi-permeable membrane dressing


Opsite
-
Abrasions and burns
Skin staples



-
Wounds
Sphygmomanometer
1
1

-
Blood pressure
Splint packages


3M fibreglass
Y
Fractures
Steristrips


1/4-in
-
Wounds
Steristrips


1/2-in
-
Wounds
Stethescope
1
1

Y

Superglue


Dermabond
-
Wounds
Sutures
Pkg

4-O Nylon, PS-2 needle
Y
Wounds
Syrings
1
10
1-cc
Y

Syringes
1
20
10-cc
Y

Thermometer
1
2
Glass, no batteries
Y

Tweezers
Pkg
3

Y


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Non-Prescription Drugs

Non-Prescription Drugs
Item Unit Qty Description Must Have Application
Acetic acid
galGallon
1
5%percent (household vinegar)
Y
Antiseptic, wounds, vaginal douche
Acetiminophen


Tylenol
Y
Fever, minor pain
Acetysilic acid


Aspirin
Y
Arthritis, minor fever/pain, heart attack
Acid neutralizer


Maalox/Mylantra
Y
Mild heartburn
Afrin spray




Decongestent
Alcohol



Y
Antiseptic
Antiseptic cream


Povidone iodine, neosporin, polysporin
Y

Antiseptic soap


Betadine
Y
Antiseptic for intact skin; solution 3 drops per ounce of water for cleaning wounds
Cimetidine


Tagamet/Pepcid/Zantac
Y
Severe heartburn
Chlorine bleach


5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite (Clorox)
Y
Water purification
Diphenhydramine


Benadryl
Y
Allergies, decongestent, itch, nausea and sea-sickness, sinusitis
Fructose


Corn sugar
Y
Rehydration DIY
Ginger


Ginger root, Canada Dry ginger ale
Y
Best thing for sea sickness [1]
Hydroegn peroxide
500 mlMililitre

3% solution
Y
Open wounds, mouthwash
Ibuprofen


Advil
Y
Fever, major pain, inflammation
Insect repellent


DEET (Muskol)
Y
Only effective repellent, so just get over it
Iodine tablets



Y
water purification
Lubricant


KY Jelly
Y

Milk of magnesia

200
Tablets
Y
Laxative
Meclizine 12.5-25 mgMilligram


Dramamine II/Bonine/Generic
-
Sea sickness (see ginger for best remedy)
Oral rehydration salts


Lite Salt (mixture of sodium and potassium chloride), Dioralyte
Y
Rehydration DIY
Petrolatum

1 lbPound weight
Vaseline, lubricant and emollient
Y
Especially good for diaper rash or nonadherent dressings
Potassium chloride



Y
Rehydration DIY
Pseudoephedrine
30 mg

1000 tablets
Y
Decongestant
Ranitidine



Y
Severe heartburn
Saline nasal mist
50 ml

0.9% sodium chloride solution
Y
Sinusitis
Salt


Table salt
Y
Rehydration DIY
Sodium bicarbonate
Pkg

500 ggram, baking soda
Y
Rehydration DIY
Sunscreen


SPF 15
Y
Sunburn prevention
Tincture of iodine


2% iodine and 2% sodium iodide in alcohol
Y
Antiseptic, water purification
Toothache kit


Oil of Cloves (Eugenol) & zinc oxide
Y
Toothache, filling
Vaginal tablets


Monistat/Gyne-Lotrimin
Y
Yeast infections
WHO Oral Rehydration Fluid



-
Rehydration
Zinc oxide
1 lb

Mild astringent, antiseptic
-
Diaper rash, skin diseases, sunscreen

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Prescription Drugs

Include a supply of any prescription drug needed by a crew member.
Prescription Drugs
Item Unit Qty Description Must Have Application
Acetaminophen & codeine


Tylenol #4
Y
Pain, severe cough
Amoxicillin
250 mg

Antibiotic, 500 capsules
Y
Urinary, middle ear, and lower respiratory infection
Antiinflammatory steroid pill


Prednisone
-

Bactroban


Antibiotic, cream
-
Cuts and sores
Epinephrine


EpiPen/Anakit
-
Severe allergic reaction, nosebleed
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
400 mg

Antibiotic, 500 tablets
-
Pneumonia or Streptococcal sore throat
Hydrocortisone Cream


Cream
-
Allergic skin reactions and itchy bug bites
Inhaler


Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
-
Wheezing, asthma, emphysema
Metronidazole
250 mg

Antibiotic, 500 tablets (Flagyl)
Y
Intraabdominal, pelvic, and wound infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, stomach ulcers, female genital tract
Oxytetracycline
250 cc

Antibiotic, intramuscular injection
-
Plague, anthrax
Tetracycline
250 mg

Antibiotic, 1000 capsules
Y
Plague and various other insect-born infections; urinary infections; bronchitis; infected animal bites; some venereal diseases; Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS


Antibiotic, 500 tablets (Bactrim, Septra)
Y
Urinary infections, some types of bacterial diarrhea, back-up drug for sinusitis, bronchitis, ear infections

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Web Links

This first-aid kit has been assembled from the following sources:

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References

  1. Mythbusters
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