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How to Create an Emergency Ammo Can First Aid Kit
• http://www.backdoorsurvival.comA Portable First Aid Kit in an Ammo Can
After much trial and error, here are the items I settled upon and included in my ammo can first aid kit.
Bandages and Wound Control:
Bandages in a large variety of types and sizes, including waterproof
Stretch Wrap Bandages aka "Vet Wrap"
Sterile Gauze Pads and Sponges in a variety of sizes
New-Skin Liquid Bandage
Israeli Battle Dressing
Quikclot Clotting Sponge
Ace Bandage
Sanitary Napkin
Tincture of Benzoin Compound, to hold bandages in place
Remedies and Medications:
OTC pain killers, including Tylenol, Aleve, Motrin and plain old aspirin
Benadryl
Anti-diarrheal
Potassium Iodide
Cipro, an emergency antibiotic prescribed by my physician
Hydrocortisone Cream
Antibiotic Ointment
Natural Remedies:
Spark Naturals Health & Wellness Kit
DIY Simple Salve
DIY Anti Viral Spray
Tools:
Swiss Army Knife
Surgical scissors
Nail Clippers
Flashlight, both for digging around in the kit at night and for close work
Tweezers for splinter removal
Disposable Razor
Digital Thermometer
Antiseptics & Sanitizers:
Betadine Solution, to disinfect cuts, scrape and wounds
91% Isopropyl Alcohol
Hand Sanitizer Foam
Misc:
First Aid Manual
Bandana (See How to Use a Bandana to Save the Day)
100% Cotton Towel
Irrigation Syringe
Cotton Swabs
Nitrile Gloves
Surgical Masks
No Rinse Bath Wipes
Facial tissues
Small hank of Paracord
Bag for waste
Holding it all:
MTM Ammo Can
Emergency First Aid Kit Sticker/Decal
Final Weight:
Nine pounds, four ounces