Tourniquet Familiarize yourself with the uses and warnings for each of the following nonprescription medications. Always check for allergies prior to use. For dive and wilderness trips that involve traveling a distance from medical care, it is advisable to obtain the following prescription medications from your family physician. Always consult your physician prior to use and check for allergies. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
New research changes drug and treatment therapies daily.
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