Medical Kit- A Nurse Gets You Ready! Part 2

[saberur66]

i think im going to make a first aid kit with all herbal remedies as i dont use regular medical remedies.

[outdoorguy90]

Cinnamon works very good for nausea. Especially for pregnant women which Gravol could have contraindications to the fetus.

Could you make a cross reference chart recommending what products are for what symptoms. How bout a nurse survival look up chart? All could use this quick ref guide to assist in treatment of simple ailments. Nothin fancy.

Concerned Canuk

[Crewdog77]

Updated my wish list, thank you for the very usefull information!

[mskyprepper]

would you recommend storing pills (tylenol, aspirin, etc) in vacuum seal bags - would have extend the life and potency?

[tkdkc]

I'd avoid the plain ASA in kids with fever if possible. Reye's Syndrome and all.

[atrickyP]

Did you skip the coffee and whatever spice is next to the coffee? What are these for? I mean, I like a cup of joe, and it's a super antioxidant, and a laxative. And a great stimulant. And recent studies show it decreases the likelihood of infections, especially in the sinuses. Did I miss anything?

[mellbutler]

great vid! Thanks for the info..I subed

[onebigkahuna69]

Wow i'm gonna need a BOB just for my meds.lol

[3344utube]

keep a package of temporary tooth filling.Honey is great for coughs,it's also an antibiotic-to stop diarrhea in kids if you don't medication use rice water .I've tried it with my kids and a neighbors kid whose docs.advice wasn't working at all and they were really worried. Boil white rice on the stove with extra water in it. no salt (it doesn't have to be fully cooked) poor off the water and cool. let the kid drink some of it and problem solved.you can also use applesauce because of the pectin.

[daylanrayne]

I would asl stock feverfew--The word "feverfew" derives from the Latin febrifugia, meaning "fever reducer." It has been used for reducing fever, for treating headaches, arthritis and digestive problems. It is hypothesized that by inhibiting the release of serotonin and prostaglandins, both of which are believed to aid the onset of migraines, feverfew limits the inflammation of blood vessels in the head.

[TexasRob28]

how long does otc's last?



[snidelywhiplash]

Another handy use for the nasal saline spray is that when inverted, it forms a nice stream that can be used to irrigate a wound in a pinch. : )

[AndrewsBill1]

Patriot Nurse , very informative video Thanks for the great hints.

[Mokothar]

What about activated carbon tablets for treatment of poisoning?

[lastquest]

BRAVO. What a Great service you provide to your fellow man. Thanks! Glad your feeling better!

[marshastarkey]

WHERE do you get the prescriptions to store...such as antibiotic?

[bisonhawk1]

@999manman right on with the activated carbon, it seems like no one knows it exists, just be careful in some applications, if you choke on that stuff it can kill you. Don't get me wrong big fan of the stuff myself, it can be a little hard to find though

[gijoegotogo]

JEEZUSS this women is smart!

[alleycatalog]

have you done any research on fluoride? some say it makes teeth brittle, unhealthy...

[SuperRedneck77]

what do you store this all in???

[ThePatriotNurse]

@SuperRedneck77 Great question!!! ANSWER: Multiple 18 gallon totes from WallyWorld ($4.50 each las time I checked)

[chabochi1]

Could you please tell me what would be some excellent options for a hiker who gets severe rash from poison ivy or poison oak?

[999manman]

Great vid!!! You touched on a few items I hadn't previously considered. Another item I find indispensable for first aid is activated charcoal....many applications but in my experience it helps ease and sometimes prevent vomiting and diarrhea associated with stomach flu.

[SouthernShodan]

Interesting tip on alternating Tylenol and NSAIDs, never thought about it that way. The latest news I've heard about choosing among those 3 NSAIDs is that the Alieve-type is better on a person's heart, so I'll be stocking it and tylenol. Keep up the nice work!

[RNEMrenegade]

Can you do a video on suturing wounds?

[Mactabilis]

I've enjoyed your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[lc46952]

I was told not to use the mucus relief like Mucinex if you have asthma. Is this true?

[ThePatriotNurse]

@lc46952 as long as it doesn't have a cough suppressant like dextromethorphan, you're usually good to go. Straight mucinex generic is simply an expectorant, Mucinex DM has the dextromethorphan, that's the one to steer clear of if you have hard core asthma.

[MzProgressive]

@ThePatriotNurse Good to know! Thanks

[smasci]

you ever thought about putting these kits together and selling them? i'd buy one.

[Machi74005]

Thanks for the tip on "ginger tea". I use to have what I'm convinced was acid reflux a few years ago. Prilosec OTC was really the only thing that would sooth it. Fortunately, I don't seem to have much problem with this anymore, but I will consider the ginger in hot water if heart burn returns. Beats unnatural pharmacuticals.

[Hobohube]

Thank so much. Potentially life saving information.  Favorite

[Patriot4TheTree]

Very nice video. Simple and to the point but filled with valuable information. I get sooo tired of people stating that they store an item but don't explain why or what the practical uses are. I don't care if the item is toilet paper. If you were bored enough to make a video to include shit paper, elaborate on it. One question...I noticed that most of your items were in generic form. Is there any benefit in paying the extra money for brand names or maybe for just certain items?

[ThePatriotNurse]

@Patriot4TheTree: As far as generics go, there's a rating system, and drugs that are AB-rated are bioequivalents (functionally the same thing) as the brand names. In the US, most of the generic drugs over the counter are AB rated. As far as paying extra, the only thing that I would pay extra for are the Rapid Release versions of pain killers ---those things are AMAZING!