What to include in an in house Emergency Bag?

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I am interested to see what you all would include in your in house emergency bag. We currently do not have one (or two), and I would like to have something to grab and go since we don't always know what the problem is when called. I do want to include the following for sure:

  • Pulse Ox

  • Sphygmometer/Stethescope
  • Glucometer and Diabetes Supplies including Glucose Tabs/Icing
  • CPR Mask

Now of course I will be including gloves, gauze, other basic first aid supplies. What else could you suggest that would be good to go in this kit? Thank you for your help!

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CPRmask/shield

2x2gauze pads

4x4gauzepads

Tape, various sizes

Band-aids various sizes

BP cuff/Stethoscope

Sterile water/saline flush

Icepacks (3) Antibacterial wipes/hand sanitizer

Scissors

Penlight

Flashlight D batteries

Thermal Blanket

Gloves

Biohazard bags

Sterile eye pads

Floss/wax/hurricane

ST37/cinder suds

Ivy Dry

Glucose tabs/Glucose tester

Benadryl/Auvi-Q

Epistaxis plugs

Tweezers

Splints

Writing tablet/pen

List of student names/contact/allergies

Copy of emergency contacts for all kids and staff

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donnacee has started her TGIF party a bit early.

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lol what the heck is that??? wow, that's strange...I guess my kit is extra special...LOL

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Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.
donnacee has started her TGIF party a bit early.

Hahahaha!

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Specializes in kids.

I want HER bag!!!!

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Now that is a serious bag! Happy Friday Everyone! I have a long weekend ahead and hope you all do too!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.

I frequently visit, camp, and stay in areas of Alaska which are remote, have no road access, and no cell phone coverage. I take one of my ER bags with me and it contains: (this is high points as I am relying on memory)

-suture kit

-sterile supplies to include gloves, sharps, dressings, saline for infusion, IV tubing

-touniquette(s)

-alcohol wipes and a small vial of alcohol (don't want to waste my whiskey on this application)

-hand sanitizer

-rescue inhaler

-asa and ibuprophen

-antiemetics (oral and rectal)

-stethescope and BP cuff

this equipment fits nicely within one of the larger pockets of my primary backpack.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.

My apologies, I see that the OP is wanting a guide for INHOUSE emergency kits...

reading comprehension is a good thing.

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-alcohol wipes and a small vial of alcohol (don't want to waste my whiskey on this application)

LOL That is good thinking ahead!!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
-alcohol wipes and a small vial of alcohol (don't want to waste my whiskey on this application)

LOL That is good thinking ahead!!

It is nearly a crime to be stuck in the wilds of AK with a medical need for alcohol and to have to waste the Jack. It will work in a pinch though.

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