Essential Medical Supplies: 18-Item Checklist

Key medical supplies for home/emergency:

1. Adhesive bandages (small cuts/wounds)
2. Antibacterial ointment (infection prevention)
3. Antiseptic wipes (skin cleaning/disinfection)
4. Bandages (wrap/support injuries)
5. Blood pressure cuff
6. Cotton balls (cleaning/absorption)
7. First aid kit (emergency collection)
8. Gauze (wound covering/protection)
9. Hydrogen peroxide (wound disinfectant)
10. Ice packs (swelling/pain reduction)
11. Medical tape (secure dressings)
12. Pain relievers (ibuprofen/acetaminophen)
13. Scissors (cut bandages/tape)
14. Stethoscope (heart/lung sounds)
15. Thermometer (body temperature)
16. Tweezers (splinters/small objects)

Specific needs vary by individual/situation.