by Bobby Akart
• Nasal airways- NPAs (keeps airways open) and Surgical lube
• Soap and/or Dr. Bronner’s Castile liquid soap
• CPR Shields
• Safety Pins (large), Rubber Bands and Paper Clips
• Scalpel and disposable blades (lots)
• Neck Collars, various sizes
• Extra Large Absorbent Pads (ABD or other brand)
• Petrolatum/Xeroform dressings in various sizes
• Burn Dressings and Burn Blankets
• Coban or Self-Adhering Wraps
• Liquid Bandage (Like New Skin)
• Medical Tapes, various types (Elastoplast, Silk, and Paper) and sizes (1 inch, 2 inch etc.)
• Skin Tac Liquid Adhesive Barrier (prepares skin for application of tapes, dressings and protects the skin with a hypo-allergenic sticky film) or equivalent Skin Prep Wipes
• Moleskin or Spenco Second Skin Blister kit
• Styptic Pencils
• Eye Cups, Eye Pads, Patches and Eye wash
• SAM splints and Slings
• Blood Pressure Cuff, various sizes (sphygmomanometer)
• Stethoscopes
• Bio Glo Strips (Fluorescein sodium Rx only)- used to stain the eye
• Cobalt Blue light bulb to shine on the injured eye - visualization of cuts or foreign objects
• Cotton Swabs (Q-tips), Cotton Balls, Cotton-tipped applicators, Cotton Rounds
• Face Masks (surgical and N95)
• Chest Decompression Needles
• Tongue Depressors
• Magnifying Glasses
• Extra Batteries
• Glow Sticks
• Multi Tools
• Safety Pins and Rubber bands
• Paracord 550
• Ring Cutter
• Kelly Clamps, straight and curved in various sizes
• Needle Holders
• Half Circle sewing needles and Silk Thread
• Sutures in many variations, such as:
• Silk, Nylon and Prolene 0, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0(non-absorbable)
• Sharps Disposal Box
• Suture Removal Tray
• Surgical Staplers and Staple Removers
• Iodoform Sterile Packing Gauze
• Micropore Tape
• Styptic Pencil (stops bleeding from superficial cuts)
• Silver Nitrate Sticks and Cautery Pens
• Saline Solution (several liter bottles), or DIY with recipe in this book
• Irrigation Syringes (60-100 ml is good) and Irrigation Cups (like Zerowet)
• Hair Combs and Brushes (hygiene)
• Nail Files, Foot Files and Heel Creams
• Thermometers (rectal and ear)
• Hot Water Bottles and Ice Bags (both reusable)
• Ziploc Bags, Plastic Wrap
• Aluminum Foil (use to sharpen scissors, by cutting the foil several times)
• Cotton Sheets (100% in white)
• Eye Droppers and Bulb Syringes
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Antiseptic Solutions in large and medium quantities (Betadine, Hibiclens, etc.)
• Hydrogen Peroxide 3% and 6-7%
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Enema Bags
• Nutritional Supplements (Boost, Ensure)
• Vitamins, multi, and Pregnancy Vitamins
• Sunblock
• Lip Balms
• Insect Repellants
• Bactine or equivalent (for cuts and bug bites)
• Fels-Naptha/Zanfel Soap (poison ivy, oak and sumac)
• Poison Ivy Wipes (like Zanfel)
• Hydrocortisone Cream 1%
• Lidocaine Cream or jelly 2.5% (topical anesthetic)
• Dermoplast Spray and Solarcaine Cool Aloe Burn
• Medi-First Burn Spray (analgesic, antiseptic and liquid bandaid all in one)
• Biofreeze Gel or Cold Freeze Spray for intact skin only
• Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen/Aspirin
• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
• Epinephrine (Epi-pen, prescription injection for severe allergic reactions)
• Claritin (Loratadine)
• Anti-Nausea Medication (Meclizine hydrochloride 2.5mg tablets)
• Zofran (Rx for nausea and vomiting)
• Ear and Eye Drops
• Cough Syrup and Lozenges/Drops
• Expectorants (to loosen up thick mucus)
• Decongestants (to move mucus out of the respiratory system)
• Vicks Vapor Rub
• Nebulizer, saline, tubing, mask or mouth piece (plus Rx Albuterol single dose liquid)
• Sleep Aids (like Alteril, Tylenol PM, Melatonin, Chamomile or Valerian Tea etc.)
• Fiber Supplements (Metamucil)
• Stool Softeners and Laxatives
• Suppositories and Finger Cots
• Beano or equivalent (to reduce gas formation with certain foods)
• Anti-Diarrheal, Imodium (Loperamide)
• Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate)
• Heartburn Medications and natural treatments
• Rid Shampoo/Nix Lotion or Creme Rinse and Nix Electric Lice Comb (for lice)
• Oral Rehydration Packs and Gatorade Packets (or make it from scratch)
• Water Purification Tablets
• Emergency Water Bag
• Water Filters, portable and large family size
• Waterproof Matches, lighters and other methods to start fires
• Gold Bond Foot Powder
• Calamine lotion
• Burn Cream (Rx Silvadene), Burn Gel or burn treatments (sprays) with anesthetic
• Colloidal Silver (for external treatments)
• Anti-fungal Cream (Terconazole)
• Anti-fungal Powder (Tinactin)
• Fluconazole 100 or 150mg tablets (Rx antifungal)
• Urinary Pain Reliever (Uristat or AZO tablets)
• Wart Removal cream/ointment/solution/freeze
• Hemorrhoid Cream or Ointment (Preparation H)
• Zinc Oxide cream or ointment
• A & D ointment
• Vaseline
• Muscle Rub (like Icy Hot, Blue Emu, or Arnica salve)
• Tens Unit or equivalent (Muscle Stimulation pain reliever machine)
• Oral Antibiotics (discussed later)
• Radiation Pills, Thyrosafe or equivalent, one box per person (if your area may be exposed to radiation)
• PMS Medication, like Pamprin (which acts as a mild diuretic also), and natural remedies
• Caffeine Pills
• Natural Equivalents of any the above; see natural medicine chapters
• Birth Control Accessories (condoms, birth control pills, cervical caps, etc.)
• Emergency Obstetric Kit (comes as a pack) and Nitrazine strips (pH strips)
• Midwifery Reference Books
• Fetal Electronic Doppler or Fetoscope
• Maxi Pads and Tampons (female use, and tampons for nose bleeds)
• Measuring Tapes
• Paper, pencils, pens and permanent markers
Dental Kit
• Cotton Pellets and Rolls
• Dental mirror
• Tongue Blades
• Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
• Baking Soda and Peppermint Oil
• Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (oral rinse to treat or prevent gum issues)
• Syringes 12cc Curved tip
• Dental Scraper
• Dental Pick and Toothpicks
• Dental Floss and Dental Wax
• Oral Analgesics
• Canker Sore Tx (like Orajel or Hurricane Gel and Kank-A, and Orabase)
• Clove Bud Oil (anesthetic for toothache)
• Zinc Oxide (make a paste with oil of cloves and you get temporary dental cement), or…
• Commercial dental kit
s (Den-Temp, Cavit)
• Hank’s Solution (used to preserve viability in knocked-out teeth)
• Pill Cups
• Scalpels, disposable
• 4-0 Chromic sutures (absorbable)
• Needle Holder
• Gauze 2 x 2 inches
• Actcel Hemostatic agent (stops dental bleeding, and dissolves naturally)
• Extraction Equipment (several different extractors and elevators)
• Spoon Excavator
• Generic or brand name Ibuprofen
• Gloves, Masks, and Eye protection
Natural Medicine: Supplies and Equipment
• Witch Hazel and Extract
• Bag Balm ointment
• Drawing Salve
• Raw Unprocessed Honey (local is best)
• Cayenne Pepper Powder (see medicinal garden chapter)
• Aloe Vera
• Herbal Teas, Tinctures, Salves, and Essential Oils (see Natural Remedies)
• Neti Pot (use only with sterile solutions) and Diffusers
• Medicinal Herb and Plant seeds (in long-term storage packaging)
• Herbal Medicine Reference Books
• Gardening Reference Books
• Mortar and Pestle
• Graters, Stainless Steel
• Clear and Brown Glass Jars with Lids
• Glass Bottles (various sizes) Green, Brown and Clear with Cork Tops
• Metal Tins, ½ ounce to 4 ounce sizes
• Sealing Wax
• Funnels, Kitchen Mesh Strainers and Cotton Muslin Bags
• Clocks and Kitchen Timers
• Kitchen Scale
• Grain Alcohol and Vodkas (for making tinctures), other spirits as needed
• Copper Distiller (to distill essential oils, etc.)
• Cheesecloth
• Coffee Filters
• Tea Ball Infuser
• Coconut, Olive, Neem, Sesame, Shea Nut, Wheat Germ, Castor, Grapeseed, Soybean Oils
• Vegetable Glycerin, Vitamin E Oil, Steric Acid, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Citric Acid
• White cosmetic clay (Kaolin), makes an excellent poultice base
• Beeswax and pastilles, Cocoa Butter wax and wafers, Shea Butter
• Gelatin or Vegetable Capsules, Capsule Making Machine
• Teapots, Coffee Pots
• Coal Tar Shampoo
• Selenium Shampoo
• Baking Soda and Corn Starch
• Apple Cider Vinegar and White Vinegar
• Epsom Salts
• Sugar, Salt, and Salt Substitutes (part of rehydration formula)
• Cayenne Pepper Powder (for sore throat gargle and to help stop mild-mod bleeding)
• Saline Nasal Spray (or sterile homemade solution)
The Armageddon Field Trauma Center
• Extensive medical library
• Pandemic Protective Gear: Face Shields, Tyvek Coveralls, Hoodies, Aprons, Boots, Gloves
• Goggles, indirect vented
• Treatment Table and Stretches
• Cots or Beds and Chairs
• Bedside Table and Mayo Stands
• Portable Lights and Stands
• Lanterns, Candlesticks and Holders
• Waste Bins and Biohazard bags, trash bags
• Foldable Stretchers
• Heavy Plastic Sheeting, Large Rolls
• Duct Tape, Large Rolls
• Mosquito Netting
• Portable Large Capacity Tent or Shelter
• White 100% Cotton Sheets and Pillow Cases
• Pillows, with waterproof cases
• Blankets, Towels, Patient Gowns
• Basins, Bowls and Washcloths
• Portable Shower or Curtain for privacy and Portable Sinks
• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Hair Clips and Rubber Bands
• Nail Brushes, Emory Boards and Nail Clippers
• Large Capacity Water Filtration Systems
• Water Pitcher and Cups
• Lemon Glycerin Swabs or equivalent
• Disposable Razors
• Waterproof Pads
• Bedpans and Portable Male Urinals
• Laundry Soap, Bleach, buckets, mop handle, dedicated laundry scrub brushes
• Clothesline
• Scrub Suits
• Fire Extinguishers
• Extra Reading Glasses in various strengths
• Charting Materials and Forms
• Clip Boards, Pencils and Pens (don’t forget the sharpeners)
• Watch with a Second Hand and Stopwatch
• Scales, newborn and adult sizes
• Resuscitation Facemask with one-way valve
• Resuscitation Bag (Ambu-bag)
• Endotracheal Tube/ Laryngoscope (allows you to breathe for patient)
• Portable Defibrillator/ AED (expensive)
• Pulse Oximeter
• O2 Concentrator, tubing, and face mask or nasal cannulas, with portable power source
• Portable EKG monitor (battery operated is preferred)
• Blood Pressure monitors (battery operated, wrist sizes are handy)
• Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope – (instruments to look into ears and eyes)
• Microscope
• Glucose Monitor
• Urine test strips and Hemacult Test Strips
• Pregnancy test kits
• Sterile Drapes (lots)
• Portable Refrigerator A/C and D/C capacity
• Air Splints (arm/long-leg/short-leg)
• Plaster of Paris Cast Kits (to make casts for fractures) Adult and Pediatric
• Cast Removal Tools
• Crutches, Walking Canes, Wheelchair
• Drain and IV Sponges (dressings with a slit cutout) and Tegaderm film dressing
• IV Equipment, such as:
• Normal Saline (longest shelf life), Ringer’s Lactate IV solutions
• IV Tubing sets - maxi-sets + standard sets
• Blood collection bags + filter transfusion sets
• Syringes 2/5/10/20 mL
• Needles 20/22/24 gauge
• IV Start Kits with Tegraderm Dressings
• Angiocath IV Needles: 16/18/20/24 gauge
• Paper Tape (1/2 or 1 inch) for IV lines
• IV Stands (to hang fluid bottles)
• Paracord (various uses)
• Assorted Clamps (curved and straight, small and large)
• Scalpel Handle with Blades (sizes 10, 11, 15) and/or disposable scalpels
• Triage tags (for mass casualty incidents)
• Saline Solution for irrigation (can be made at home as well)
• Foley Catheters, Sterile Lubricant, Foley Insertion Trays and Urine Bags
• Nasogastric Tubes (to pump a stomach)
