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2-7. OPERATING PROCEDURE (Cont)
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MEDICAL (TYPE II) SURVIVAL PACKET. The medical packet should remain sealed until it is required to
be used. Use items sparingly to make sure they last until you are rescued.
Item
Description/Use or Operation
1
ASPIRIN TABLETS. Use for relief of
headache and acute pain.
2
ADHESIVE BANDAGES. Use to bandage minor
cuts and skin breaks.
3
GAUZE BANDAGES. Use for sterile
protection of wounds or cuts.
4
BACITRACIN OINTMENT. Use as a salve for
protection of cuts, scratches, bites and
fungus infections.
5
BACITRACIN OPTHALMIC EYE OINTMENT. Use
to treat eye injuries and irritations.
6
DENTAL FLOSS. Use for cleaning teeth.
7
ANTI-DIARRHEA IMODIUM CAPSULES. Use for
relief of diarrhea.
8
SAFETY PINS. Use to help secure
bandages, slings and clothing.
9
SURGICAL PREPARATION RAZOR. Use to
shave hair and to open wounds.
10
ADHESIVE TAPE. Use to close wounds and
help secure bandages.
11
SCOPOLINE DISCS. Use to ease motion
sickness.
12
SEWING NEEDLES. Use for mending
clothing and webbing.
13
PENROSE TUBING. Use to control blood
circulation and flow.
14
SOAP. Use for cleansing wounds.
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