Medical Supplies On Board

[Passages]

We are planning an extended cruise this summer and would like some suggestions on what medical supplies to carry BEYOND the standard first aid kits.

Are there specific OTC meds or generic potions?

What are the most common on-board (on beach) medical ailments besides sunburn?

The crew will consist of two 40 something parents and 3 preteens. The cruising area will be Connecticut to Maine & back.

[Bob Bradley]

Time is of the essence in treating a severe allergic reaction. Offshore, you may not have the luxury of waiting for the Coasties to show up. Antihistamenes are good for an allergic reaction. Epi-pens are better, but you'll need to persuade your doctor to write a script for them.


If money is no object, a rechargable defibrillator would be nice to have around in the event someone has a coronary.

[Capt K]

And from you, Dr. Jim?

[Nonchalant1]

We have one of the new blood clotting agents, like about 3 lbs. of something like a sticky powder in an OD Green bag. It's what the US Army uses in Iraq, etc. to staunch really severe blood flow, like for a big gash. It's supposed to have saved hundreds of lives for the Army. I understand that the Navy has the same type thing but a different formula, different manufacturer (your tax dollars at work).

Doug Shuman

[SKYCHENEY]

We have one of the new blood clotting agents, like about 3 lbs. of something like a sticky powder in an OD Green bag. It's what the US Army uses in Iraq, etc. to staunch really severe blood flow, like for a big gash. It's supposed to have saved hundreds of lives for the Army. I understand that the Navy has the same type thing but a different formula, different manufacturer (your tax dollars at work).

Doug Shuman

What's it called and where to you get it?

[Nonchalant1]

What's it called and where to you get it?

It's called QuickClot and you can get it from the Army's supplier:
http://www.1starmy.com/quickclot-faq.asp There are some interesting articles on it, some say it's great (mostly Army) and some say it doesn't do what they wanted (mostly Navy/Marines). A friend of ours that did some contractor work for the pentagon says is really saved lives. I guess the pack we have is actually only 3.5 oz. as shown.

Doug