The Pennsic Medicine Chest

Erich von Kleinfeld, MC,

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Dexter Guptill

Updated 2021

Introduction and Disclaimer: I'm a long-time Pennsic veteran (missed the first 9), former Boy Scout, and Master Chirurgeon. I was warranted as a Journeyman several years ago, at my 19^th Pennsic. Prior to becoming a Chirurgeon, I took care of myself and any friends or household mates who wanted help.

I am not a medical professional, however. My actual qualifications extend to Wilderness First Aid, and CPR / AED. I do not prescribe or dispense medicines, nor do I give medical advice per se. Readers are advised to seek their doctor's advice on any of the items discussed herein. I need also to point out that I have a streak of obsessive, compulsive paranoia. This manifests as a tendency to pay fanatical attention to the spirits of Darwin and Murphy.

Why bring one's own stuff?

• If you don't bring it, you won't have it. For example: The First Aid Point, formerly known as Chirurgeon's Point, doesn't carry over-the-counter meds.

• Hauling a sick family member halfway across Pennsic may not necessarily be a good idea, unless it's an actual EMS situation.

• You can tailor the contents of your kit to suit yourself.

What should be in The Chest?

• Fixes for boo-boos

  • Moleskin, for blisters

  • Burn Dressings

  • Bandaids / Wound Washing / Antibiotic (if suitable)

  • Larger Dressings and Tape

  • Splints, Ace Bandages, Braces as needed

• Medicines – Listed by illness, rather than specific drugs

  • All Meds: Choose based on effectiveness FOR YOU, side effects, Interactions

  • Brand Names: The difference between, for example, Claritin(tm) and Wal-Mart generic Loratadine? About 4x the price.

  • Pain / Fever Meds: Use for anything ranging from contusions to hangovers. Ones with anti-inflammatory effects are particularly useful around fighters.

  • Cold / Allergy / Sinus: Note the difference between Antihistamines, Decongestants, Cough and Cold Remedies

  • Tummy Upsets: Treatments for Diarrhea, Constipation, Nausea, Acid

  • Topicals: Sunscreen, Sunburn Remedies, Bug Repellents, Fixes for Bites, Stings, and Rashes. Powder, for the Sweaty Bits.

  • Prescriptions: Bring an adequate supply of your prescriptions, to last the War.

• Instruments – None of these needs a medical degree to use

  • Thermometer(s): Digital Oral/other; Temporal; The latest thing, Non-Contact. I won’t use Tympanic (Ear).

  • Digital Blood Pressure Cuff, if you’ve got someone with Hypertension issues.

  • Pulse Oximeter – In these times of COVID, they’re becoming as common as thermometers.

  • EMT Shears or Bandage Scissors.

  • Tweezers / Forceps / Hemostat, for splinters etc

  • Tick Key or Tick Wrangler (metal tag with a tear-drop shaped hole in it)

  • Extractor / Suction device for bee stings etc

  • Pen Light (with magnifiers, etc, from Drug Store gadget rack)

  • Dosage spoon for liquids

What’s in My Chest?

This is NOT a portable kit. This is something I put together as the First Aid station for a Regional Burn. Think, “Patching up boo-boos for 700 or so pyromanic Hippies”.

• INFRASTRUCTURE:

  • Heavy-duty folding table

  • Bag chair(s)

  • Cot

  • Chest / Tub for Contents

  • LED Battery lantern

  • Pop-up Hamper / MOOP can

  • Dollar store bin for "use me first" supplies

• INSTRUMENTS

• Digital Blood-Pressure Cuff

• Pulse Oximeter

• Thermometers

• EMT shears / bandage scissors

• Tick Wrangler (tick removal tool)

• Pen Light

• SUPPLIES

  • Nitrile Gloves Large

  • Thermometer Probe Covers

  • Acetaminophen tabs

  • Ibuprofen tabs

  • Aspirin Tabs

  • Diphenhydramine Tabs

  • Antacid Tablets

  • Anti-Itch (Benadryl) Gel

  • Pediatric Electrolyte, Quart

  • Loperamide Tabs

  • Antibiotic ointment paks

  • Burn Spray

  • Panti Pads

  • Tampons Regular

  • Condoms

  • 4x4 Gauze

  • Cloth Tape

  • Clear Plastic Tape

  • Spray Saline

  • Gold Bond Powder

  • Self-adhering tape

  • Moleskin

  • Large Honey Pads

  • Small Honey Pads

  • Arm Sling

  • SAM Splint

  • Trauma Pack

  • Ace Bandages

  • Butterfly Bandages

  • Bandaid  Strips

  • Cold Packs

A Portable Kit:

• EMT Shears and Forceps / Hemostat

• Digital Thermometer

• Penlight

• Nitrile Gloves, several pairs

• Stop-the-Bleed pack – a Ziploc containing

  • Rolled Gauze

  • A stack of 4x4 pads

  • Nitrile Gloves

• Bandaids

• Antibiotic Ointment

• Sun Screen and Bug Spray

• Ace Bandage

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• Moleskin

• 2-3 doses each of whatever pills you’ll need.

SOURCES

http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/firstaidkit.html – FEMA's listing of first-aid supplies for their larger, more inclusive bug-out kit

Dr. Koop's Self-Care Advisor: The Essential Home Health Guide for You and Your Family – Time-Life books

American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, and American Safety and Health Institute (ARC, AHA, NSC, and ASHI) first aid manuals, and if you want to go bigtime, Wilderness First Aid from http://solowfa.com.