Divers First Aid Kit

After much discussion with fellow divers, paramedics, firemen, my physician, and discussion in the rec.scuba newsgroup, I have come up with the following first-aid kit which should handle most emergencies.

Bandages and Dressings

4 - 18" x 36" gauze compresses
6 - Butterfly bandages
2 - 3" x 6" moleskin patch
12 - lg. band-aids
8 - wooden finger splints
6 - 4" x 4" gauze pads
12 - 3" x 3" gauze pads
40" triangular bandage
3 '34" x 30" wire splint
Elastic bandages (Band-aids), assorted sizes
2" x 2" sterile gauze pads
4" x 4" sterile gauze pads
Prepackaged steril eye patches
2" sterile rolled gauze
4" sterile rolled gauze
2" elastic wrap
4" elastic wrap
1" rolled adhesive tape, paper or cloth

Over the counter medicines and ointments

Aspirin
Salt tablets
Sore throat lozenges
lip balm (Chapstik)
Water purification tablets
2 - oz. baby powder
Neosporin (antibotic)
Betadine antiseptic solution
50 - Actifed antihistamine tablets
Eyewash (sterile) 1 oz.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg. tablets
Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) 200 or 400 mg. tablets
Antacid
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) 30 mg. tablets
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg. capsules
Insect repellent (DEET-containing)
Sunscreen w/ SPF of 15 or greater (PABA-containing w/ alcohol base)
Zinc Oxide ointment or lip balm sun block
Motion sickness medicine
Aloe vera gel (After Burn)
Water disinfection supplies: tetraglycine hydroperiodide tablets (Potable Aqua)
Hydrogen Peroxide
Alcohol

Emergency dental repair kit containing:

1 oz. Eugenol
4 gm. Zinc Oxide
Beeswax
Tweezers
Dental mirror
Plastic spatula
cotton packs

Miscellaneous Equipment

2 - pr. disposable rubber gloves
tweezers
bandage scissors
single-edged razor blade
2 - Thermometers (std. oral & hypothermic oral)
Snake-bit kit
Scalpel blade, (sterile; #12 or #15) with handle
Scissors
Surgical liquid antiseptic soap or scrub (pHisoHex, Betadine, Hibiclens)
Surgical liquid antiseptic solution (Betadine), bottle or swabsticks
Cotton swabs (Q-tips)
Alcohol swabs
Waterproof flashlight
Sterile water, 2 liters (for flushing wounds)
Single-use chemical hot & cold packs (6 each)
Blankets (2 or more)
backboard w/ patient restraint straps
Foam neck brace w/ velcro closure
$1.00 worth of change (emergency phone calls)
Pencil or pen w/ notepad

First Aid Books

The Underwater Diving Accident Manual from Divers Alert Network
Medicine for the Outdoors P.S. Auerbach
A Medical Guide to Hazardous Marine Life - P.S. Auerbach;
Scuba Diving in Safety and Health - C.W. Dueker; Diving Safety Digest, Menlo Park, 1985.
The DAN Emergency Handbook - J. Lippmann and S. Bugg; Divers Alert Network
Written directions to the nearest medical facility and the nearest hyperbaric chamber
Diver's Alert Network (DAN): (919)684-8111