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    Oral electrolytes are a good idea.

    Burn cream is a waste of space and money. Simple burns really don't need anything, and severe partial-thickness/full-thickness, it doesn't help. Burn dressing, sure. Burn gel, OK, up to you.

    If you carry meds make sure you rotate stock and check expiry dates.

    Sutures in austere environment is close to useless for most people for most reasons.

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    Thanks for the feedback; Pedialyte powder are electrolytes so that’s covered. One of the antibiotic ointments is also pain reduction component and can be used for mild burns.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckman View Post
    ACLS is overkill unless you are a paramedic or work in a hospital. ATLS is a physician/mid-level-only course (non-providers can audit it), and essentially little value to out-of-hospital medical care. First responder or even basic first aid with Stop The Bleed is the sweet spot, good for everyone. Unless one is on a tac team, tac med does not offer any advantages that Stop The Bleed won't cover.

    I am all for training, training, and more training, but just like gear and guns, mission drives the training and the gear: what is the purpose, and what can I (legally) do? (relative to the cert/license/training)
    Agreed, plus, ACLS is about a lot of drugs and equipment. Not bad knowledge, but not first aid either.

    OP.... looks like you just raided your local CVS. Personally I'd parce it down, but you don't really define your mission. Honestly, that just looks like some people's medicine cabinet - why does it need to be in a kit?

    As for your wife, why is she doing kid doses? What's her Knowledge base that makes her a better person for the job?

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    Thanks for the list ! !

    Additional possibilities:
    Pepcid....H2 blocker....adjunct to Benadryl for allergic reactions
    Vaseline

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