I’ve been trying to work through our storage room, linen closet, etc. in an effort to inventory what we have/ don’t have. ‘Thought I’d pass along this list of some valuable items to have on hand in case of an emergency. I found a little self-contained $10 Johnson-and-Johnson emergency kit at Wal-Mart that I’m keeping in the trunk of the car. Here are some things to stock up in the medicine cabinet:
The conventional list:
* two pairs of sterile gloves
* sterile dressings to stop bleeding
* cleansing agent/ soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect
* antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
* burn ointment to prevent infection
* adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
* eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as a general decontaminant
* thermometer: non-glass and non-mercury
* prescription medications
* prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies
* scissors
* tweezers
* aspirin and/or non-aspirin pain reliever
Other things to have handy:
* chlorine bleach
* vinegar
* salt
* essential oils
* zinc-gluconate lozenges
* fresh garlic
* mouthwash
* elderberry extract
* ginsana
* paper masks