Home emergency kit!

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What are the top 5 medications or equipment that should be included in a home emergency kit? What do you think people mostly miss out during preparing the kit?

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Top 5 medications/equipment for a home emergency kit:

  1. Antiseptics – e.g., povidone-iodine or alcohol wipes
  2. Analgesics/Antipyretics – e.g., paracetamol or ibuprofen
  3. Antihistamines – e.g., cetirizine or diphenhydramine
  4. Wound care supplies– sterile gauze, bandages, adhesive tape
  5. Digital thermometer

These are the commonly missed items:
Personalized meds (e.g., for asthma, diabetes)
Emergency contact info
Gloves,Scissors/tweezers
Backup power for devices (e.g., flashlights)

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Thermometer
BP apparatus
Glucometer
Bandaid
Bandage
Medications: anti pyretic, anti allergic (EpiPen depending upon the history) , anti septic solution .

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Apart from regular medications (BP, Diabetes)
Every home emergency kit should include antiseptic creams, dusting powder, band-aids, paracetamol tablets, antihistamine etc

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Pain relievers
Hydrocortisone cream
Anti pyretics
Antacids
Emergency contact numbers
Bandages
Burn creams
Antibacterial ointment
Thermometer

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Top 5 equipment which are used in home emergency kit are:

  1. Antiseptic
  2. Bandage
  3. Bandaid
  4. Thermometer
  5. Antipyretic
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A home care kit must include

  1. An antipyretic (Paracetamol 650mg)
  2. An antiseptic cream and dressing materials
  3. Silver nitrate for burns
  4. Glucometer
  5. BP apparatus.

Now a days heart attacks are very common even in young adults. So having antianginal / antiplatelet drug will help during emergencies.

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Medical emergencies are uncertain events and being prepared can make a difference in saving our loved ones.

  1. Bleeding - Sterile Gauze, Band Aid, Antiseptic Solution like Betadine, dettol or savlon, Antiseptic Ointment like Neosprin, Sterile Cotton
  2. Burns and Scalds - Burn Ointment ( OTC Sulfadiazine), Burn dressings or Aloe gel
  3. Asthma Exacerbation or Breathing Difficulties - Salbutamol Inhaler, Nebulizer, Vaporizer
  4. Fever, Pain - Paracetamol
  5. Allergy - Antihistamine (Cetirizine)
  6. Hypoglycemia - Sugar candy
  7. Hyperglycemia - Insulin
  8. Gut Related Issues - Antidiarrheal ( Loperamide), Antiemetic (Ondansetron), Antacid ( Gelusil, Pantoprazole)
  9. Cardiac Emergencies - Aspirin 300mg, Sorbitrate ( Doctor’s recommendation required)
  10. Minor Eye Emergency - Eye drop for lubrication or anti allergic agent
  11. For Insect Bites - Calamine lotion

Equipment:
1.Bp monitor
2. Pulse oximeter
3. Glucometer
4. Thermometer
5. Emergency Contact Directory
6. Insulin dosing chart as per GRBS
7. Snake bite first aid chart

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Medications that should be included in a home emergency kit should be-

  1. Antipyretics (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen)
  2. Antihistamines(Cetrizine)
  3. Antiseptics (povidone-iodine)
  4. Antacids (Gelusil)
  5. Antidiarrheal (Loperamide)
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  1. First Aid Supplies
    o Sterile gauze, bandages, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, and scissors

  2. Pain and Fever Medications
    o Paracetamol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen

  3. Antihistamines
    o e.g., Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or Cetirizine

  4. Thermometer

  5. Digital BP Monitor

Commonly Missed Items in Home Emergency Kits:

  1. Emergency Contact Info & Medication List

  2. Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) / Electrolytes

  3. Glucose (sugar sachets) or Energy Bars

  4. Burn Cream / Antibiotic Ointment

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