SURGICAL NEEDS LIST:
20 cc syringes
spinal kits
LMAs number 3 and 4s
pediatric circuits
Pediatric BP cuffs
20 gauge IV insytes
IV start kits
Tegaderm dressings for IVs
Insufflation tubing
Veress needles
Sux
Raytex
Propofol
Anesthesia bridge or manifold for IVs
Handheld pulse oximeters
Decadron
Sterile gowns
sterile towels
sterile drapes
autoclave wrapping material
autoclave tape (steam, not gas)
suction cannisters with fitting lids
yankeurs
bovies
multipack vicryl popoffs
large rubber containers for storage (urgent urgent! Great idea to pack your supplies in rubber containers to transport to San Juan!)
Gelform/Surgicel
emergency meds for the Code Cart (we do not have adenosine or magnesium and could use more amniodarone, vasopressor, etc. We have plenty of atropine and epi)
decanters for pouring IV fluid
WHAT WE DO NOT NEED
bovy pads
any needles at all
bandaids
clean BUT NOT STERILE gowns, towels, drapes
etts
Pharmacy/Medication List (Thank you Liz- oh Pharmacist-Extraordinaire for organizing this!)
We will gladly accept any of the following medications. Please focus on the medications highlighted in bold/black. We would appreciate it if you try to stick to this list, as we have limited space and these are the medications we use one a regular basis. Please refer to the list at the end of the document for what not to bring. Thanks and God bless!
Frequently Used Medications:
- Acne Medication (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid)
- Allergy
- Cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine
- Diphenhydramine
- Nasal sprays
- Antibiotics
- Amoxicillin 125mg (chewable), 250mg, 500mg
- Amoxicillin suspension 125mg/5 mL
- Augmentin capsules, suspension
- Ceftin suspension
- Cephalexin 250mg, 500mg, suspensions
- Azithromycin 250mg, 500mg
- Doxycycline
- Ciprofloxacin
- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
- Cefaclor
- Clarithromycin
- Clindamycin
- Antibiotic Creams
- Bacitracin
- Triple antibiotic cream (Neosporin)
- Antibiotic Ear Drops
- Antibiotic Eye Drops
- Antifungal Creams
- Clotrimazole, miconazole, tolnaftate
- Vaginal Creams (miconazole)
- Antiinfectives
- **Albendazole (chewable!)
- Ivermectin
- Permethrin
- Terbinafine
- Asthma Meds
- Inhalers, especially albuterol (i.e. ProAir)
- Cough/Cold
- Cough syrup (for adults and children) – guaifenesin, dextromethorphan
- Guaifenesin
- Cardiac
- ACE-Is: **lisinopril 5mg, 10mg, enalapril 5mg, 10mg
- ARBs: **losartan
- Aspirin 81mg
- Beta Blockers: atenolol 50mg and 100mg, metoprolol
- Calcium Channel Blockers: **amlodipine 5mg, 10mg, nifedipine
- Diuretics: furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide
- Cholesterol: simvastatin
- Diabetes:
- Glipizide, glyburide
- Metformin
- **EpiPens
- GI Meds
- Famotidine, ranitidine
- **Omeprazole/esomeprazole
- Tums
- Pain/Fever
- Acetaminophen **80mg chewable tablets, 325mg, 500mg; infant drops, children’s syrup
- NSAIDS: ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam
- **Tramadol
- Steroids:
- Betamethasone cream
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Prednisone
- Miscellaneous:
- Lubricating eye drops
- Diabetic test strips: Please bring Breeze2, Accuchek Aviva, Ascensia Breeze, Ascensia Elite XL, Ascencia Contour, FreeStyle Freedom Lite, OneTouch Verio IQ, OneTouch Ultra, OneTouch Ultra 2, OneTouch Ultra Mini, Precision Xtra (please keep in mind that expired strips will not work)
- Brown paper bags
- Avery 30 per page 5160 labels
- Clean exam gloves
- Vitamins:
- Prenatal vitamins
- Adult vitamins
- Children’s vitamins
- Liquid vitamins
- Calcium
What NOT to Bring:
- Any expired medications
- Personal prescription medications not in original stock bottle
- Medications that require a nebulizer
- Lice treatment
- Gummy Vitamins (they melt)
- Blood glucose meters (we have plenty, we really just need test strips and batteries)
- Needles
- Bandaids