The Blackout Series (Book 2): Zero Hour

by Bobby Akart

  • Soap and/or Dr. Bronner’s Castile liquid soap

  • CPR Shields

  • Safety Pins (large), Rubber Bands and Paper Clips

  • Scalpel and disposable blades (lots)

  • Neck Collars, various sizes

  • Extra Large Absorbent Pads (ABD or other brand)

  • Petrolatum/Xeroform dressings in various sizes

  • Burn Dressings and Burn Blankets

  • Coban or Self-Adhering Wraps

  • Liquid Bandage (Like New Skin)

  • Medical Tapes, various types (Elastoplast, Silk, and Paper) and sizes (1 inch, 2 inch etc.)

  • Skin Tac Liquid Adhesive Barrier (prepares skin for application of tapes, dressings and protects the skin with a hypo-allergenic sticky film) or equivalent Skin Prep Wipes

  • Moleskin or Spenco Second Skin Blister kit

  • Styptic Pencils

  • Eye Cups, Eye Pads, Patches and Eye wash

  • SAM splints and Slings

  • Blood Pressure Cuff, various sizes (sphygmomanometer)

  • Stethoscopes

  • Bio Glo Strips (Fluorescein sodium Rx only)- used to stain the eye

  • Cobalt Blue light bulb to shine on the injured eye - visualization of cuts or foreign objects

  • Cotton Swabs (Q-tips), Cotton Balls, Cotton-tipped applicators, Cotton Rounds

  • Face Masks (surgical and N95)

  • Chest Decompression Needles

  • Tongue Depressors

  • Magnifying Glasses

  • Extra Batteries

  • Glow Sticks

  • Multi Tools

  • Safety Pins and Rubber bands

  • Paracord 550

  • Ring Cutter

  • Kelly Clamps, straight and curved in various sizes

  • Needle Holders

  • Half Circle sewing needles and Silk Thread

  • Sutures in many variations, such as:

  • Silk, Nylon and Prolene 0, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0(non-absorbable)

  • Sharps Disposal Box

  • Suture Removal Tray

  • Surgical Staplers and Staple Removers

  • Iodoform Sterile Packing Gauze

  • Micropore Tape

  • Styptic Pencil (stops bleeding from superficial cuts)

  • Silver Nitrate Sticks and Cautery Pens

  • Saline Solution (several liter bottles), or DIY with recipe in this book

  • Irrigation Syringes (60-100 ml is good) and Irrigation Cups (like Zerowet)

  • Hair Combs and Brushes (hygiene)

  • Nail Files, Foot Files and Heel Creams

  • Thermometers (rectal and ear)

  • Hot Water Bottles and Ice Bags (both reusable)

  • Ziploc Bags, Plastic Wrap

  • Aluminum Foil (use to sharpen scissors, by cutting the foil several times)

  • Cotton Sheets (100% in white)

  • Eye Droppers and Bulb Syringes

  • Measuring Spoons and Cups

  • Antiseptic Solutions in large and medium quantities (Betadine, Hibiclens, etc.)

  • Hydrogen Peroxide 3% and 6-7%

  • Rubbing Alcohol

  • Enema Bags

  • Nutritional Supplements (Boost, Ensure)

  • Vitamins, multi, and Pregnancy Vitamins

  • Sunblock

  • Lip Balms

  • Insect Repellants

  • Bactine or equivalent (for cuts and bug bites)

  • Fels-Naptha/Zanfel Soap (poison ivy, oak and sumac)

  • Poison Ivy Wipes (like Zanfel)

  • Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

  • Lidocaine Cream or jelly 2.5% (topical anesthetic)

  • Dermoplast Spray and Solarcaine Cool Aloe Burn

  • Medi-First Burn Spray (analgesic, antiseptic and liquid bandaid all in one)

  • Biofreeze Gel or Cold Freeze Spray for intact skin only

  • Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen/Aspirin

  • Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

  • Epinephrine (Epi-pen, prescription injection for severe allergic reactions)

  • Claritin (Loratadine)

  • Anti-Nausea Medication (Meclizine hydrochloride 2.5mg tablets)

  • Zofran (Rx for nausea and vomiting)

  • Ear and Eye Drops

  • Cough Syrup and Lozenges/Drops

  • Expectorants (to loosen up thick mucus)

  • Decongestants (to move mucus out of the respiratory system)

  • Vicks Vapor Rub

  • Nebulizer, saline, tubing, mask or mouth piece (plus Rx Albuterol single dose liquid)

  • Sleep Aids (like Alteril, Tylenol PM, Melatonin, Chamomile or Valerian Tea etc.)

  • Fiber Supplements (Metamucil)

  • Stool Softeners and Laxatives

  • Suppositories and Finger Cots

  • Beano or equivalent (to reduce gas formation with certain foods)

  • Anti-Diarrheal, Imodium (Loperamide)

  • Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate)

  • Heartburn Medications and natural treatments

  • Rid Shampoo/Nix Lotion or Creme Rinse and Nix Electric Lice Comb (for lice)

  • Oral Rehydration Packs and Gatorade Packets (or make it from scratch)

  • Water Purification Tablets

  • Emergency Water Bag

  • Water Filters, portable and large family size

  • Waterproof Matches, lighters and other methods to start fires

  • Gold Bond Foot Powder

  • Calamine lotion

  • Burn Cream (Rx Silvadene), Burn Gel or burn treatments (sprays) with anesthetic

  • Colloidal Silver (for external treatments)

  • Anti-fungal Cream (Terconazole)

  • Anti-fungal Powder (Tinactin)

  • Fluconazole 100 or 150mg tablets (Rx antifungal)

  • Urinary Pain Reliever (Uristat or AZO tablets)

  • Wart Removal cream/ointment/solution/freeze

  • Hemorrhoid Cream or Ointment (Preparation H)

  • Zinc Oxide cream or ointment

  • A & D ointment

  • Vaseline

  • Muscle Rub (like Icy Hot, Blue Emu, or Arnica salve)

  • Tens Unit or equivalent (Muscle Stimulation pain reliever machine)

  • Oral Antibiotics (discussed later)

  • Radiation Pills, Thyrosafe or equivalent, one box per person (if your area may be exposed to radiation)

  • PMS Medication, like Pamprin (which acts as a mild diuretic also), and natural remedies

  • Caffeine Pills

  • Natural Equivalents of any the above; see natural medicine chapters

  • Birth Control Accessories (condoms, birth control pills, cervical caps, etc.)

  • Emergency Obstetric Kit (comes as a pack) and Nitrazine strips (pH strips)

  • Midwifery Reference Books

  • Fetal Electronic Doppler or Fetoscope

  • Maxi Pads and Tampons (female use, and tampons for nose bleeds)

  • Measuring Tapes

  • Paper, pencils, pens and permanent markers

  Dental Kit

  • Cotton Pellets and Rolls

  • Dental mirror

  • Tongue Blades

  • Toothpaste and Toothbrushes

  • Baking Soda and Peppermint Oil

  • Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (oral rinse to treat or prevent gum issues)

  • Syringes 12cc Curved tip

  • Dental Scraper

  • Dental Pick and Toothpicks

  • Dental Floss and Dental Wax

  • Oral Analgesics

  • Canker Sore Tx (like Orajel or Hurricane Gel and Kank-A, and Orabase)

  • Clove Bud Oil (anesthetic for toothache)

  • Zinc Oxide (make a paste with oil of cloves and you get temporary dental cement), or…

  • Commercial dental kits (Den-Temp, Cavit)

  • Hank’s Solution (used to preserve via
bility in knocked-out teeth)

  • Pill Cups

  • Scalpels, disposable

  • 4-0 Chromic sutures (absorbable)

  • Needle Holder

  • Gauze 2 x 2 inches

  • Actcel Hemostatic agent (stops dental bleeding, and dissolves naturally)

  • Extraction Equipment (several different extractors and elevators)

  • Spoon Excavator

  • Generic or brand name Ibuprofen

  • Gloves, Masks, and Eye protection

  Natural Medicine: Supplies and Equipment

  • Witch Hazel and Extract

  • Bag Balm ointment

  • Drawing Salve

  • Raw Unprocessed Honey (local is best)

  • Cayenne Pepper Powder (see medicinal garden chapter)

  • Aloe Vera

  • Herbal Teas, Tinctures, Salves, and Essential Oils (see Natural Remedies)

  • Neti Pot (use only with sterile solutions) and Diffusers

  • Medicinal Herb and Plant seeds (in long-term storage packaging)

  • Herbal Medicine Reference Books

  • Gardening Reference Books

  • Mortar and Pestle

  • Graters, Stainless Steel

  • Clear and Brown Glass Jars with Lids

  • Glass Bottles (various sizes) Green, Brown and Clear with Cork Tops

  • Metal Tins, ½ ounce to 4 ounce sizes

  • Sealing Wax

  • Funnels, Kitchen Mesh Strainers and Cotton Muslin Bags

  • Clocks and Kitchen Timers

  • Kitchen Scale

  • Grain Alcohol and Vodkas (for making tinctures), other spirits as needed

  • Copper Distiller (to distill essential oils, etc.)

  • Cheesecloth

  • Coffee Filters

  • Tea Ball Infuser

  • Coconut, Olive, Neem, Sesame, Shea Nut, Wheat Germ, Castor, Grapeseed, Soybean Oils

  • Vegetable Glycerin, Vitamin E Oil, Steric Acid, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Citric Acid

  • White cosmetic clay (Kaolin), makes an excellent poultice base

  • Beeswax and pastilles, Cocoa Butter wax and wafers, Shea Butter

  • Gelatin or Vegetable Capsules, Capsule Making Machine

  • Teapots, Coffee Pots

  • Coal Tar Shampoo

  • Selenium Shampoo

  • Baking Soda and Corn Starch

  • Apple Cider Vinegar and White Vinegar

  • Epsom Salts

  • Sugar, Salt, and Salt Substitutes (part of rehydration formula)

  • Cayenne Pepper Powder (for sore throat gargle and to help stop mild-mod bleeding)

  • Saline Nasal Spray (or sterile homemade solution)

  The Armageddon Field Trauma Center

  • Extensive medical library

  • Pandemic Protective Gear: Face Shields, Tyvek Coveralls, Hoodies, Aprons, Boots, Gloves

  • Goggles, indirect vented

  • Treatment Table and Stretches

  • Cots or Beds and Chairs

  • Bedside Table and Mayo Stands

  • Portable Lights and Stands

  • Lanterns, Candlesticks and Holders

  • Waste Bins and Biohazard bags, trash bags

  • Foldable Stretchers

  • Heavy Plastic Sheeting, Large Rolls

  • Duct Tape, Large Rolls

  • Mosquito Netting

  • Portable Large Capacity Tent or Shelter

  • White 100% Cotton Sheets and Pillow Cases

  • Pillows, with waterproof cases

  • Blankets, Towels, Patient Gowns

  • Basins, Bowls and Washcloths

  • Portable Shower or Curtain for privacy and Portable Sinks

  • Shampoo and Conditioner

  • Hair Clips and Rubber Bands

  • Nail Brushes, Emory Boards and Nail Clippers

  • Large Capacity Water Filtration Systems

  • Water Pitcher and Cups

  • Lemon Glycerin Swabs or equivalent

  • Disposable Razors

  • Waterproof Pads

  • Bedpans and Portable Male Urinals

  • Laundry Soap, Bleach, buckets, mop handle, dedicated laundry scrub brushes

  • Clothesline

  • Scrub Suits

  • Fire Extinguishers

  • Extra Reading Glasses in various strengths

  • Charting Materials and Forms

  • Clip Boards, Pencils and Pens (don’t forget the sharpeners)

  • Watch with a Second Hand and Stopwatch

  • Scales, newborn and adult sizes

  • Resuscitation Facemask with one-way valve

  • Resuscitation Bag (Ambu-bag)

  • Endotracheal Tube/ Laryngoscope (allows you to breathe for patient)

  • Portable Defibrillator/ AED (expensive)

  • Pulse Oximeter

  • O2 Concentrator, tubing, and face mask or nasal cannulas, with portable power source

  • Portable EKG monitor (battery operated is preferred)

  • Blood Pressure monitors (battery operated, wrist sizes are handy)

  • Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope – (instruments to look into ears and eyes)

  • Microscope

  • Glucose Monitor

  • Urine test strips and Hemacult Test Strips

  • Pregnancy test kits

  • Sterile Drapes (lots)

  • Portable Refrigerator A/C and D/C capacity

  • Air Splints (arm/long-leg/short-leg)

  • Plaster of Paris Cast Kits (to make casts for fractures) Adult and Pediatric

  • Cast Removal Tools

  • Crutches, Walking Canes, Wheelchair

  • Drain and IV Sponges (dressings with a slit cutout) and Tegaderm film dressing

  • IV Equipment, such as:

  • Normal Saline (longest shelf life), Ringer’s Lactate IV solutions

  • IV Tubing sets - maxi-sets + standard sets

  • Blood collection bags + filter transfusion sets

  • Syringes 2/5/10/20 mL

  • Needles 20/22/24 gauge

  • IV Start Kits with Tegraderm Dressings

  • Angiocath IV Needles: 16/18/20/24 gauge

  • Paper Tape (1/2 or 1 inch) for IV lines

  • IV Stands (to hang fluid bottles)

  • Paracord (various uses)

  • Assorted Clamps (curved and straight, small and large)

  • Scalpel Handle with Blades (sizes 10, 11, 15) and/or disposable scalpels

  • Triage tags (for mass casualty incidents)

  • Saline Solution for irrigation (can be made at home as well)

  • Foley Catheters, Sterile Lubricant, Foley Insertion Trays and Urine Bags

  • Nasogastric Tubes (to pump a stomach)

  • Autoclave or Pressure Cooker (to sterilize instruments, etc.)