LaGmra Day 9 - CHECKLIST - FirstAid 02 Dec, 06 - 7.31

In the absence of Dr Sanjay Gupta on board, the First Aid box contains the basics to deal with possible medical conditions at sea and minor patch up surgery. Here is a quick insight into the contents of my laminated prescription cards.
DIHYDROCODINE - Painkiller - Severe pain 2x 30 mg Codeine + 2 x 500mg Paracetamol 4x daily max
PREDNISOLONE - Steroid - Inflamed / rubbing joints and rashes
ORUVAIL GEL - Anti inflammatory gel
BRUFEN - Low Grade joint pains / anti inflammatory - one at a time
AUGMENTIN - General antibotic for mainly skin and soft tissue complaints. In case of bad cuts, use to stop infection. Use to clear up boils
OTOSPORIN - Ear infections of outer ear - test for infection by finger in ear smell test
CHLORAPHENICOL - Eye oinment for any infection. EG. Conjunctivitis. Also for boils.
GAVISCON - For Indigestion
STEMETIL - Seasickness Tablets. 24 hrs prior to need. Drowsy
DIORYLYTE - Replace lost salts from dehydration
HYPROMELLOSE - Eye drops for dry eyes
PIRITON - For clearing air passages
FLAGYL - Good for the gut. Any intestinal diseases + dental infections
FLUOXACILLIN - Broad spectrum antibiotic - skin problems, tonsillitis, emphysema, pneumonia
CICATRIN - Topical anti bacterial agent, pressure sores, burns, surface use only
DAKTARIN - Anti fungal powder - for athletes foot type complaints in other body parts
ZINC OXIDE TAPE - Use for strapping strains and closing wounds
CALAMINE LOTION - For sunburn
FLAMAZINE - For burns - use fresh water to cool (better than sea water). Flamazine regenerates tissue. For acid burns - profuse irrigation with water
EPHEDRINE - Nasal congestion
ANTIBIOTIC CREAM - To make mix some powder from flucloxacillin capsule with Vaseline to make a paste - this can also be used to pack boils
BOILS - Cut open boil with scalpel. Clean wound and remove all pus + infection. Ensure wound is cleaned to base. Pull apart area around wound to remove any remaining fluid. Pack wound with Gauze and antibiotic cream. Cover wound lightly. Can put Chloraphenicol in boil.
DEHYDRATION - Use pinch test and remedy with Diorylyte
** CHECK LIST - FIRST AID **
3 x Laminated Prescription Cards
1 x Foil Blankets
2 x Surgical Gloves
1 x Tyenol
1 x Dentanurse
16 x Clean Tabs
1 x Glycerol
1 x Ketoprofen
1 x Savlon
1 x Dermetol
1 x Dektarin
1 x Cicatrin Powder
1 x Calamine Lotion
1 x Hypromellose
1 x Dihydrocodeine (water loss correction)
1 x Mupirocin
1 x Amoxcellin Trihydrate
2 x 3M Coban Tape
1 x First Aid w/p Tape
1 x Rocialle Sterile Gauz swabs
1 x Crepe Bandage Dressing
1 x 36' Sam Splint

TODAYS PHOTOS -
1. The First Aid Box

2. Laminated Prescription cards with basic diagnostic info

3. The weather is holding up, near perfect conditions for sailing