Here are the items our guides carry in the first aid kits.

Medication

  • Diamox
  • Dexamethasone
  • Furosemide or Bumetanide
  • Mannitol
  • Phenergan
  • Compazine
  • Imodium
  • Tetracycline
  • Amoxicillin
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Antibiotic Ointment
  • Antiseptic Cream
  • Paracetamol with Codeine
  • Rehydration Salt
  • Glucose Tabs

Equipment

  • Pulse Oximeter
  • Sphygmomanometer (blood pressure monitor)
  • Digital Thermometer
  • Stethoscope
  • Paramedic Sheers
  • Medical Gloves
  • Oxygen Bottle and mask
  • Portable Altitude Chamber (Northern Circuit Treks)

Other

  • Rolled Gauze
  • Gauze bandages
  • First-aid cleansing pads
  • Butterfly strips
  • Iodine