I'm in the process of building a first aid kit, in addition to my EDC kit, that I will bring with me if we have to bug out. Space in the car, or cars, is at a premium. Therefore, I will use this bag:

https://www.chinookmed.com/01386rd/home-vehicle-plus-bag.html

The following is what I have in the kit so far:

MEDICAL INFORMATION
(1) Comprehensive Guide, Wilderness & Travel Medicine

PERSONAL PROTECTION
(1) Biohazard Waste Bag
(1) Rescue Mask, Soft Case
(2) Emergency/Survival Blanket
(2) Respirator Mask
(4) Nitrile Glove
(6) Personal Antimicrobial Wipe

BLEEDING
(1) SWAT-T Tourniquet
(1) QuikClot, 25 g
(1) Compressed Gauze
(1) Trauma Bandage, 4"

WOUND / BLISTER / BURN
(2) Trauma Pad, 5" x 9"
(1) Burn Dressing, 2" x 6"
(3) Burn Jel, 3.5 g
(1) 30 Band-Aid, 6 Knuckle, 6 Moleskin
(1) Cloth Tape, 1" x 10 yds.
(1) Wound Closure Strips, 0.25" x 4"
(12) Antiseptic Towelettes
(2) Benzoin Swabsticks
(2) Oval Eye Pad
(2) Non-Adherent Dressing, 3" x 4"
(2) Petroleum Gauze, 3" x 9"
(2) Povidone-Iodine, 22 mL
(4) Sterile Gauze Pad, 4" x 4"

IMMOBILIZATION
(1) Elastic Bandage Wrap, 3" x 4.5 yds.
(1) Splint, Orange, 4.25" x 36"
(2) Triangular Bandage

MEDICATION
(1) Eye Wash, 4 oz.
(6) Aspirin, 2/pk (Analgesic)
(6) Diamode, 1/pk (Anti-diarrheal)
(6) Diotame, 2/pk (Stomach)
(6) Diphen, 1/pk (Antihistamine)
(6) Hydrocortisone 1% Creme, 1.5 g
(6) Ibuprofen, 2/pk (Anti-inflammatory)
(6) Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 0.9 g
(2) Hydration Powder
(1) Insect Bite Treatment

INSTRUMENTS
(1) Irrigation Syringe, 60cc
(1) Digital Thermometer
(1) EMT Shears, 5.5"
(1) Tweezers
(1) Disposable Penlight

I have one empty pocket in the bag and some room to spare in other pockets. The following is what I'm considering. First of all, I somehow forgot the cotton tip applicators. I will get them in the next order.

(4) Cotton-Tipped Applicator, 6"
(6) Personal Antimicrobial Wipe [a total of twelve]
(2) Emergency/Survival Blanket [a total of four]
(2) Respirator Mask [a total of four]
(4) Nitrile Glove [a total of eight]
(1) Trauma Bandage, 4" [a total of two]
(1) Compressed Gauze [a total two]
(1) Bolin Chest Seal
(2) Nasopharyngeal Airway w/ Lube, 28 Fr
(1) Wound Seal

The following is what I'm considering if I have room to spare:

(2) Respirator Mask [a total of six]
(2) Combat Application Tourniquet, Rescue Orange
(1) Compressed Gauze [a total of three]
(1) Burn Dressing, 4" x 16"
(1) Burn Dressing, 4" x 4"
(6) Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad
(2) Sterile Gauze Pad, 4"x4" [a total of six]
(1) Permanent Marker, Extra Fine Point
(1) Tactical Combat Casualty Reference Card
(2) Tactical Combat Casualty Care Card
(2) Decompression Needle, 14G x 3.25
(2) Combat Eye Shield
(1) Splint, Orange, 4.25" x 36" [a total of two]
(2) Triangular Bandage [a total of four]

This kit is for catastrophic situations in which professional help or supplies are 24 Hours away. I may bring additional supplies with me such as, but not limited to, a box of gloves and a box of biohazard waste bags.


What additions or changes do you recommend?

Jeanette Isabelle