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title: "PBN: The Prepper's Medical Handbook Kit"
url: "https://bepreparedsolutions.co/solutions/BeEquipped/kits/pbn-preppers-medical-handbook"
description: "Complete medical cache built from Dr. Forgey's handbook. Wound care, tourniquets, and supplies for when professional help isn't available."
source: "BePrepared Solutions"
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# PBN: The Prepper's Medical Handbook Kit

For: Get Home, General Emergency, Natural Disasters, Hurricane, Wildfire, Tornado, Flood, Winter Storm, Earthquake

## Overview

Ever feel like your medicine cabinet is more of a suggestion box than a preparedness plan? This comprehensive medical handbook and supply bundle is designed to transform that uncertainty into confidence, whether you're facing a sudden emergency or planning for the longer haul. It's your go-to resource for navigating unexpected medical situations with a blend of practical guidance and essential supplies.

## When you would use PBN: The Prepper's Medical Handbook

Imagine a sudden power outage leaves you isolated, or a minor home accident requires more than a Band-Aid. This kit is your calm in the storm, providing the knowledge and tools to handle everything from a stubborn cut to a more serious concern. It’s also perfect for those weekend camping trips where "rustic" can sometimes mean "remote," ensuring you're prepared for blisters, sprains, or the occasional bug bite.

## How we selected the items

In his book "The Prepper’s Medical Handbook", Dr. William W. Forgey thought through the common gaps in home medical preparedness, recognizing that many people overlook critical supplies and foundational knowledge. For instance, while most have basic bandages, they often lack specialized wound closure tools or the understanding of how to manage severe bleeding. This bundle bridges that gap by including items like hemostatic gauze and tourniquets, alongside the essential medical handbook that guides their use. We also included a robust selection of antiseptics, pain relievers, and versatile tools like the SAM splint, ensuring you're equipped for a wide range of scenarios, from minor injuries to more significant medical challenges.

## Item Highlights

*   **The Prepper's Medical Handbook:** Your layperson's guide to medical care when professional help isn't an option.
*   **CAT Gen7 and SOFTT-W Tourniquets:** Proven, life-saving devices for rapid hemorrhage control.
*   **Hemostatic gauze (QuikClot):** Accelerates clotting for serious bleeding, as recommended by the handbook.
*   **SAM Splint:** A versatile, moldable splint for fractures and sprains, essential for stabilization.
*   **Minor Surgery Instrument Set:** Includes needle holder, forceps, and scalpel for wound repair needs.
*   **Chlorhexidine surgical scrub:** A potent antiseptic for thorough wound and skin preparation.

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## From our partner, the Prepper Broadcasting Network

This kit is built line by line from the medical cache list PBN assembled for Dr. William W. Forgey's *The Prepper's Medical Handbook* — the book ships in the box. See the original cache list at [pbnfamily.com/build-your-medical-cache](https://pbnfamily.com/build-your-medical-cache), and hear the companion discussion — the summer foraging chapter and free book episode — on [PBN's podcast](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-foraging-and-free-book--66675646).

**Estimated total:** $666. Estimated Amazon total when this page was built, not a price BePrepared Solutions charges. Kits are fulfilled through Amazon; the current price is on Amazon at checkout.

## What's in the kit (35 items)

### Knowledge & Entertainment

- The Prepper's Medical Handbook (Book)

### Health, Hygiene & Medical

- Hemostatic gauze (QuikClot)
- Tourniquets - CAT Gen7 and SOFTT-W
- Vented chest seals (pair)
- Gauze bandage wraps
- Assorted bandages
- Blister care - Spenco 2nd Skin dressings
- Waterproof medical tape
- Elastic compression bandages - 2, 3 and 6 inch
- Triangular bandages
- Sterile wound closure strips (Steri-Strips)
- Transparent waterproof film dressings (Tegaderm-style)
- SAM splint
- Minor surgery instrument set - needle holder, forceps and scalpel
- Wound suture kit
- Wound skin stapler kit
- Wound irrigation and medical syringes
- Oral thermometer
- Nitrile exam gloves
- Chlorhexidine surgical scrub (Hibiclens)
- Iodine, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, antiseptic spray
- Emergency dental kit
- Pain / Fever - Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
- Allergy / Antihistamine
- Aspirin 81mg chewable tablets
- Bisacodyl 5mg laxative tablets
- Acid reducer tablets (cimetidine)
- Eye Drops - Antihistamine
- Topical Ointment - triple antibiotic first aid cream
- Topical Ointment - insect bites
- Topical Ointment - hydrocortisone anti-itch cream 1%
- Topical Ointment - clotrimazole antifungal cream 1%
- Petroleum jelly

### Food, Water & Waste

- Water treatment tablets and purification packets

### Shelter & Sleep

- Waterproof Heavy-Duty Mylar Blankets

## About this kit

When urgent care is closed or roads are impassable, a well-stocked medical cache gives you the confidence to handle injuries at home. The PBN Prepper's Medical Handbook kit includes everything outlined in Dr. William Forgey's trusted guide, assembled in partnership with the Prepper Broadcasting Network.

This kit covers the scenarios families actually face:

- **Wound care**: Hibiclens scrub, irrigation syringes, closure strips, and waterproof dressings for cuts and lacerations
- **Trauma supplies**: Hemostatic gauze, tourniquets (CAT Gen7 and SOFTT-W), and vented chest seals
- **Stabilization**: SAM splints, elastic bandages, and triangular bandages for sprains and fractures
- **Minor procedures**: Sterile instruments, suture kits, and skin stapler for wounds needing closure
- **Common ailments**: Pain relievers, antihistamines, anti-itch creams, antifungal treatments, and dental emergency supplies
- **Reference**: The handbook itself, so instructions match your supplies

Includes oral thermometer, nitrile gloves, multiple antiseptics, eye drops, water purification tablets, and emergency blankets. Built for families who want to be ready without leaving home.

## Questions

### Who is this kit for?

Families who want a comprehensive medical resource for when professional care is delayed or unavailable. It's designed for people who value preparedness and want supplies that match expert guidance from Dr. Forgey's handbook.

### Does the kit include the book?

Yes. The Prepper's Medical Handbook is included on top of the cache, so you have the reference guide and supplies together.

### What kinds of injuries does this kit help with?

The kit covers wound care (cuts, lacerations), minor trauma (tourniquets, hemostatic gauze), fractures and sprains (splints, bandages), common ailments (pain, allergies, digestive issues), and dental emergencies.

### Can I use these supplies for serious injuries?

This kit is designed for injuries and illnesses you would normally handle at urgent care or with a doctor's guidance. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 when possible.

### How long will these supplies last?

Most over-the-counter medications and supplies have expiration dates listed on packaging. We recommend reviewing and rotating stock annually to keep everything current.

Full kit page, with product details and the affiliate disclosure: [PBN: The Prepper's Medical Handbook Kit](https://bepreparedsolutions.co/solutions/BeEquipped/kits/pbn-preppers-medical-handbook)

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_Guidance here is general and cannot account for your circumstances. In an active emergency, official instructions from local authorities take precedence over anything published by BePrepared Solutions._