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Are You Ready? Basic Medical Supplies to Stock

October 23, 2015 by Natalie

Basic Medical Supplies to Stock

The first seven years of Kellie’s life were pretty rough. (Just ask Natalie — she watched “Big Bird Goes to Japan” a million times while Mom was busy taking care of her)  Kellie had bronchial pneumonia, multiple respiratory and ear infections, and then asthma.  At one point she was on seven medications, having daily nebulizer treatments, wasn’t growing, missed an entire month of school and was needing periodic trips to the emergency room. I felt there was a black cloud over our home. Fortunately, through lots of prayer and help from doctors and others, we got through it. We never knew when she would have a flare up, so we had to be prepared with medical supplies. 
 
Cold and flu season is on its way! Are you ready with basic medical supplies in your home? No one likes to make a late night run to Walgreens when someone is sick and you don’t have what you need. 
 
Basic Medical Supplies to Have on Hand: 
 
(This is in addition to your first aid kit.)

     

  1. Soap or alcohol-based hand wash (60-95%)
  2. Thermometer (rectal for babies, oral – non glass)
  3. Fluids with electrolytes (Pedialyte, oral hydration solution)
  4. Children’s pain liquid
  5. Ibuprofen 
  6. Cough syrup
  7. Throat lozenges
  8. Diarrhea remedy tablets
  9. Lots of liquids (water, juice,Sprite)
  10. Fruit Popsicles (for sore throats and fevers)
  11. Antacid tablets for upset tummies
  12. Instant cold pack
  13. Reusable hot/cold pack
  14. Medicine dropper
  15. Tweezers
  16. Tissues, toilet paper, and trash bags
  17. Essential oils
  18. Extra blankets
  19. Hard surface disinfectant (clean areas often)
  20. A good book 
  21. Netflix!!
  22. Emergency medical experts recommend at least a one month supply of prescription medicines and medical supplies (diabetic and oxygen supplies)

 

Shari

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Comments

  1. Laurie says

    June 11, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    It’s always good to have medical supplies on hand in case of an emergency. Great list, thanks for sharing!


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