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Code of Practice
ANNEX 6
MEDICAL STORES
A vessel operating in area category 2, 3 or 4 should carry medical stores as follows:-
Name of Item and Ordering Description Quantity
Required
FIRST AID KIT
The following must be in a damp proof strong canvas
bag, satchel or box with a strap for carrying:
(1) 4 x triangular bandages with sides of about
90cm and a base of about 127 cm.
(2) 6 x standard dressings no 8 or 13 BPC
(3) 2 x standard dressings no 9 or 14 BPC
(4) 2 x extra large sterile unmedicated dressings
28 cm x 17.7 cm
(5) 6 medium size safety pins, rustless
(6) 20 assorted adhesive dressing strips medicated BPC
(7) 2 sterile pads with attachments
(8) 2 x packages each containing 15g sterile cotton wool
(9) 5 pairs of large, disposable polythene gloves.
PARACETAMOL
500mg tablets 50*
SEASICKNESS REMEDY
Tablet (Hyoscine hydrobromide 0.3 mg recommended) 50*
BUTTERFLY CLOSURES
Adhesive skin closures, length about 5 cm,
individually sealed sterile, in a container 20* & **
FORCEPS
Epilation with oblique ends, 12.5cm, of stainless steel throughout
SCISSORS
About 18cm, one blade sharp pointed and the
other round-ended; conforming to BSI
standard BS3646, published on 19/07/63
THERMOMETER
Ordinary range clinical thermometer, stubby bulb pattern 1**
FIRST AID MANUAL
Published by St. John Ambulance/St. Andrews Ambulance 1
Association/British Red Cross Society (latest edition)
* Twice these quantities to be carried in vessels carrying 15 or more persons
** Not required in area category 4
