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First Aid Kit for Islands
By Islomaniac | August 1, 2007
Just like any other place, when you are on an island you are at risk of getting sick or injured. However, unlike other places you can’t hop in your car to drive to the doctor’s office to get medical attention. Therefore it is important that you have a variety of supplies on hand in the event that you or a loved one gets sick or injured. As always if the injury is serious seek medical assistance as soon as possible. The following products are intended for minor injuries/illnesses or as a means of controlling the symptoms until medical intervention can be obtained. Click below to see what you need for your island first aid kit.

- Cleansing agent/soap
- Latex gloves
- Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
- 2 and 4 inch sterile gauze pads (4-6 of each)
- Triangular bandages (3)
- 2 and 3 inch sterile roller bandages
- Scissors (ones that are dedicated specifically for emergencies)
- Safety pins
- Tweezers (again ones that are dedicated specifically for emergencies)
- Needle
- Sterile scrub brush
- Q-tips
- Antiseptic/anti-bacterial ointment
- Jug of distilled water
- Moistened towlettes
- Thermometer
- Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
- Tongue Depressors
- First Aid manual
- Asprin/Tylenol or other pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Laxative
- Antacid
- Cold medication (whatever you typically use)
- Sealable/waterproof plastic bags
- Emergency blanket
- Flash light (important if power is out)
- Sunscreen
- Name and number of nearest hospital/doctor
- List of all prescriptions you and other family members take
- List of any allergies you and other family members take
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