Adventure Medical Kits from NRS

ArticleJune 08, 2011

Designed by physician and paddler Eric Weiss, Adventure Medical Kits are a necessity on the river and a good item to carry in your car.

Medical supplies in user-friendly modules are grouped together in clear, resealable waterproof bags. Each see-through module allows you to quickly scan the contents and the inventory list included in the bag. All four kits come equipped with first aid instructions and the items listed in the accompanying chart.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Comprehensive Guide   1 1 1
Guide to Wilderness Medicine 1      
Illustrated Guide to Life-Threatening Emergencies 1 1   1
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
CPR MicroShield®       1
SAM® Splint     1 1
Digital Thermometer 90F–105F       1
EMT Shears     1 1
Stainless Steel Bandage Scissors   1    
Splinter Picker Forceps 1 1 1 1
WOUND MANAGEMENT ITEMS
Irrigation Syringe   1 1 1
Povidone Iodine Solution     1.5 fl.oz. 1.5 fl.oz.
Wound Closure Strips   10 10 10
Butterfly Closure Strips 3      
Tincture of Benzoin 1 2 3 3
Triple Antibiotic Ointment 3 3 3 9
Antiseptic Towelettes 6 6 6 9
Blister and Burn Dressings       2
BLISTER ITEMS
Moleskin 1 1 1 1
Molefoam       1
INFECTIOUS CONTROL ITEMS
Nitrile Examination Gloves 2 2 2 4
Antimicrobial Hand Wipes 1 1 1 2
Infectious Control Bag 1 1 1 2
BANDAGE MATERIALS
4x4 Sterile Dressings   4 8 16
3x3 Sterile Dressings 10      
2x2 Sterile Dressings   4 8 8
Eye Pad       2
Non-adherent Sterile Dressing 2 2 2 2
8x10 Trauma Pads     1 1
5x9 Trauma Pads     1 1
Triangular Bandage     1 1
Conforming Gauze Bandage (2" or 3") 1 (2") 1 (2") 2 (3") 2 (3")
Elastic Bandage w/ Velcro® (2" or 3")   1 1 1
Adhesive Tape 10 yards (1/2" or 1") 1 (1/2") 1 (1") 1 (1") 1 (1")
Strip Bandages 3 5 10 10
Knuckle Bandages 2 5 10 10
Cotton Tipped Applicators 2 2 4 4
MEDICATIONS
Burn Aloe Gel (Sun and Wind)       1
Rehydration Salts (1 liter)       2
APAP (Tylenol)   4 3 6
I-Prin (ibuprofen) 4 4 3 6
Aspirin       4
Diphen (antihistamine) 2 2 4 6
Alamag® Antacid       6
Diamode (Immodium®)       4
Glutose Paste (1 serving)     1 1
1% Hydrocortison (topical inflamation cream)       4
Sting Relief Pads 1 2 2 3
GEAR REPAIR/SURVIVAL ITEMS
Safety Pins 2 2 3 3
Storm® Waterproof Matches 2 2 2 2
Two Person Emergency Blanket   1    
Duct Tape 1 1   1
Accident Report & Pencil   1 1 1