Speaking of First Aid Kit

Does anyone have a GOOD source for various items that go INTO the kit - meaning the disposibles. I need some replacement CPR masks, 4x4s I have, but the local drug stores don't sell kerlix, One local non chain store has the tape I like (3m Micropore) - but cloth tape is probably better for 1st aid, gloves I have (I asked for a few pairs at the nursing home where Dad is). Small individual use antibiotic ointment packs, drugs etc would be good too.

It just seems that the average drug store's "first aid" section isn't all that good. Once you get past 4x4s and rolled gauze and conformal wrap you get into the 'we don't have that' mode

My local rite-aid seems to have many things... I like Red Flare Kits because they have many, many things and you can buy as many or as few as you want

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I would try the two vendors that have supported ETS in the past; their customer service is great.

Red Flare

Life View Outdoors

Pete

I would also plug the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute online shop - no kerlix, but they're very good for some other treatment essentials, good quality for what they stock, with not alot of markup. Their wound kit and refill packs are particularly good.

http://www.nols.edu/store/home.php?cat=256

As you said, micropor tape just isn't any good for in a FAK.


You might also want to look at chinook medical: http://www.chinookmed.com/index.cfm/fa/c...FTOKEN=42154579

Or if you're in the UK: http://www.spservices.co.uk/

I get some of my supplys from this web site, http://zeemedical.com/zeemedical/NewZee/Catalog2005/index.jsp But most I buy from red flare.

In addition to on-line sources, look for stores in your area that specialize in medical supplies, usually found listed under "durable medical equipment" or some such. The type of store that carries walkers, wheel-chairs, all the things that a disabled person may need. The ones in my area ALSO carry a wide variety of other consumable medical supplies at very very reasonable prices, like alcohol prep pads cheaper than even wally-world, and certainly much cheaper than any chain drug store. They also carry 4x4's etc etc. If they don't have it, I bet they can find it for you.

Ditto Redflare.

galls.com
or, just plug in "first aid supplies" in google and go with it

For bandaging as well as some other equipment such as sutures, forceps, etc. check the local vet supply. They carry many of the same things the medical suppliers do and many times they cost less due to the volume they sell. I have found some of the wraps they sell are great because they are bigger than the ones you can get normally.

I pretty much take most of what I need for an FAK from the cabinet at work. The med supply dude comes by once a month to replace what I take, and the company pays for it anyways, but that's just me.

Hey, I go out to the field occasionally. No reason why I can't have stock just like all the other field hands.

... actually www.redflarekits.com , redflare.com takes you elsewhere

Not tried this site, came across it while looking for other stuff. Looks promising if you don't want bulk items.

http://www.minimus.biz/Pharmacymain.aspx

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