Medical Kits

The purpose of this post is to initiate a dialogue about medical kits. I am researching what I should include in such a kit. Based on the research I have done, here’s a list of essential items along with a brief description of their purpose.
Our lives may depend on how thoughtfully we stock our medical kits. Please read through the list I’ve made and help me brainstorm for a more complete list.
The basic approach I’ve taken heeds Patriot Nurse’s statement that the three primary causes of preventable death in a SHTF scenario will be improper would care, upper respiratory infection and diarrhea. Note that in a SHFT scenario we may not have access to running water. It is clear that the hygienic conditions of our ordinary, everyday lies will degrade quickly. In this environment, diseases such as Chorea will be problematic.
The following list assumes you have already stocked basic hygiene items such as soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, etc. When personalizing a list for you and your family, add necessary prescription medications.

Wound Care

• Isopropyl Alcohol (topic cleaner)
• Hydrogen Peroxide (topical and dental cleaner)
• Zinc oxide and/or petroleum jelly (diaper rash, chaffing, protects skin)
• Hydrocortisone Cream (relieves minor skin irritations, insect bites, poison ivy)
• Anti-fungal Cream (athletes foot, jock itch, nail fungus)
• Anti-fungal Foot Powder (proper foot care is essential)
• Triple Antibiotic (treats and prevents infections on skin from minor cuts)
• Iodine (topic cleaner)
• Saline Solution (eye wash, wound care)

Over-the-Counter Medications

• Ibuprofen (reduces swelling, pain reliever, fever reducer)
• Benadryl (relieves allergy symptoms, soar throat, airway irritation, motion sickness)
• Tylenol (relieves pain from headaches, muscle aches, and other aches and pains)
• Aspirin (relieves minor aches and pains, especially from arthritis)
• Muscinex and Muscinex DM (breaks up chest congestion before infection sets in)
• Imodium (anti-diarrhea)
• Metamucil (laxative)
• Pepto-Bismol (upset stomach)

Bandages

• 4 x 4 sterile gauze
• 3 x 4 sterile pads
• Non stick pads
• Band-Aids (assorted sizes)
• Butterfly Kits (wound closure)
• Feminine Pads (wound care)
• Sterile gloves (place in ziplock bag after opening)
• Ace Bandages (assorted sizes)
• Medical Tape (waterproof is best)
• Mole skin (blisters)

Tools

• Flashlight
• Lighter
• Water bottle with filter
• Multi Tool/Knife
• Suture Kit (or needle with waxed thread)
• Surgical Kit
• Thermometer
• Tweezers
• Nail clipper
• Scissors
• Pliers
• Canning magnet lid lifter
• Magnifying glass
• Duct Tape

Miscellaneous

• Zip Lock bags
• Heat Packs
• Cold Packs
• Space blankets

Question for the Wolf Pack: What have I left off the list? Let’s work on putting together a versatile, common sense medical kit list.