Medical Kit- A Nurse Gets You Ready! Part 2

We go lickety-split into the wide world of over-the-counter medications to store in your medical kit. These are meds that most folks have access to. Please tailor your individual kit to your specific needs.

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• Medical Kit
• survival
• shtf
• but out
• preparedness
• disaster
• first aid camping

[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)

[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.

[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!

[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.