Overland Expedition Medical Kit
A comprehensive kit for vehicle-based travel in remote areas where professional healthcare may be substandard or unavailable.
Trauma & Stabilization
| Item |
Quantity |
Notes
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| CAT or SOFT-T Tourniquet |
1-2 |
For life-threatening limb hemorrhage.
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| Hemostatic Gauze |
2 |
Celox or QuikClot to stop heavy bleeding.
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| Israeli Emergency Bandage |
2 |
4-inch or 6-inch pressure dressings.
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| SAM Splint |
1 |
For stabilizing fractures or severe sprains.
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| Trauma Shears |
1 pair |
Heavy duty for cutting clothing/seatbelts.
|
Sterile Procedures & Minor Ops
Note: These items are intended for use by trained medical professionals or in extreme emergencies where sterile supply chains are compromised.
| Item |
Quantity |
Notes
|
| IV Giving Sets |
2 |
Standard drip sets for fluid resuscitation.
|
| IV Cannulas |
4 |
Mix of 18G (Green) and 20G (Pink).
|
| Hypodermic Needles |
10 |
Assorted sizes (21G, 23G, 25G).
|
| Sterile Syringes |
6 |
Mix of 2ml, 5ml, and 10ml.
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| Suture Kit |
1 |
Sterile needle driver, forceps, and scissors.
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| Sterile Sutures |
4 |
3-0 and 4-0 Silk or Nylon.
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| Scalpel Blades |
3 |
Sterile #11 or #15 blades.
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Diagnostics & Medication
| Item |
Quantity |
Notes
|
| Digital Thermometer |
1 |
Monitoring for infection or tropical disease.
|
| Pulse Oximeter |
1 |
Vital for high altitude or respiratory issues.
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| Sphygmomanometer |
1 |
Manual blood pressure cuff.
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| Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics |
1 course |
Standby (Consult MD for prescription).
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| Oral Rehydration Salts |
10+ |
For severe dehydration/dysentery.
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