As many complicated things do, it started with a simple question. What should I have in my medical kit? Well yes……….But what if?..............Is it enough? And so on.

Final “challenge”: Medical supplies for 10 people for 2 years.
Assumptions: 4 couples ages 18-30, 1 couple over 55
No preexisting health issues
No medical training beyond CPR and 1st aid
Little or no chance of resupply
Little or no chance of outside medical or surgical care


The following is my initial try at this request. Your input is appreciated. Most of the quantities were derived by WAG theory (wild assed guess), so input here especially sought.

If this seems too TEOTWAWKI, I apologize in advance.
Marty: if this belongs elsewhere – please move it.




Medical Supplies – 10 people for 2 years



Drug DOSE(usual regimen) Stock available

Allergy:
Diphenhydramine 25mg (1 or 2 PO q 4-6 hours) 100 x 3
EpiPen 4
Methylprednisilone Dose-Pak 2


Antibiotics:
Cephalexin 500mg Tabs (QID x 7-14 days) 100 x 2
Ciprofloxacin 500mg Tabs(BID x 3-14 days) 500 x 1
Doxycycline 100 mg Tabs (1 BID 7-21 days) 100 x 2
Levofloxacin 500 mg Tabs (QD x 5-28 days) 100 x 2
Metronidazole 500 mg Tabs (1 BID 7-14 days) 100 x 1

GI:
Bismuth subsulfate 130mg Tabs (2 q 1 hour – max 32/day) 500 x 2
Bonine or Dramamine
Glycerin suppositories
Loperamide 2mg Tabs (Max 16/day) 100 x 1
Metamucil or Citrucel
Promethazine suppositories 12.5 mg ( 1-2 q8-12 hours)
Ranitidine 150mg Tabs (1 BID indefinitely) 100 x 1


Hygiene:
Birth control pills (1 pkg/female/month) 96 pkgs
Clotrimazole 200mg vaginal suppositories
feminine sanitary napkins
Soap (2 bars / month) 48
Shampoo (1 Qt/2mo) 3 gal
Toilet paper (1 roll/person/week) 1000
Waterless Hand Cleanser (1 Qt/ 2mo) 3 gal

Ocular:
Eye Pads
Eyewash
Flourescein eye stain
Blue light (for use with flouriscein stain)
Diclofenac solution 0.1%( 1 drop QID up to 5 days)
Gentamicin oint. 0.3% (1/2” oint. TID x 5 days)
0.5% Moxifloxin drops (1 drop TID x 10 days) 2 bottles
Patanol (1 drop BID up to 6 weeks) 4 bottles
1% prednisilon acetate drops (1 drop TID x 10 days) 2 bottles
Prescription and Reading glasses (spare)
Sun glasses (spare)

Oral/Dental:
Cavit G 40gm x 2
Dental First Aid Kit (www.dentalkitfortravelers.com) 2
Dental mirror 5
Toothbrushes (3/person/year) 60
Toothpaste


Pain and Inflammation:
Acetaminophen 500mg Tabs 100 x 1
ASA 325 mg 1000 x 1
Codiene 30mg.Tabs (1-2 PO q4-6 hours) 100 x 2
Ibuprofen 800mg. Tabs 100 x 10
Oxycodone 10mg Tabs 50 x 1


Topical:
Blist-O-Ban
Clotrimazole 1% cream
Gold Bond Powder
1% Hydrocortisone Ointment
Moleskin
Sun Screen

Wound Care:
Adhesive tape – 1”
antibiotic ointment
band-aid bandages
bandages-knuckles and fingertips
butterfly bandages
Kling roller gauze
4x4 gauze
non-adherant dressing
Povidone Iodine 10% solution
Spenco 2nd Skin
Sterile Saline
"super glue"

Misc:
Elastic roller bandage – 4” 12
Gloves – nitrile
Gloves - Sterile
Kendrick Traction Device (KTD) 1
SAM splints - XL 2
SAM splints – Standard 2
SAM Splints – Finger 2
Thermometer – oral 6
Saline Nasal Spray
Trauma Shears
Multi-vitamins (1/person/day) 7500

References:
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Merck Manual
Where Women Have No Doctor
Where There Is No Dentist
Where There Is No Doctor
Wilderness Medical Care
WMS Flashcards




Surgical Kit:
Mayo or Small Standard Needle Holder 1
Mosquito Curved Hemostat 1
Iris Scissors or Small Surgical Scissors 1
Tissue Forceps with teeth 1
Disposable Razor 1
#10 Disposable Scalpel 10
#11 Disposable Scalpel 10
Suture 3-Pack 3-0 Silk or Nylon w/ Curved Cutting Needle 10
Surgical Staple Gun (optional) 5
1% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection USP with preservative
Needles, variety pack including
ten 18ga x 1.5, ten 22ga x 1.5, ten 25ga x 1.5, and ten 27ga x 1.5
5 cc plastic syringes 20





Thanks in advance. Let the stones and opinions fly!