FIRST AID KITS
In
any emergency a family member or you yourself may be cut, burned or suffer other
injuries. If you have these basic supplies you are better prepared to help your
loved ones when they are hurt. Remember, many injuries are not life threatening
and do not require immediate medical attention. Knowing how to treat minor
injuries can make a difference in an emergency. Consider taking a first aid
class, but simply having the following things can help you stop bleeding,
prevent infection and assist in decontamination.
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Things you should
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- Two pairs of Latex, or other
sterile gloves (if you are allergic to Latex).
- Sterile
dressings to
stop bleeding.
- Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to
disinfect.
- Antibiotic
ointment to
prevent infection.
- Burn ointment to prevent infection.
- Adhesive
bandages in a
variety of sizes.
- Eye wash
solution to
flush the eyes or as general decontaminant.
- Thermometer
- Prescription
medications you
take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You
should periodically rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
- Prescribed medical
supplies such
as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.
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Things it may be good
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- Cell Phone
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Tube of petroleum jelly or other
lubricant
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Non-prescription
drugs: |
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- Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Antacid (for upset stomach)
- Laxative
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Depending on the
activity or situation, different first aid kits are desirable. Listed
below are the suggested contents of several first aid kits.
Insect Bite Kit –
useful at picnics, ball games, and short duration hikes.
- antiseptic
wipes
- antibiotic
- bandages
- aspirin
Road Rash Kit –
useful for long duration vehicles rides
- surgical scrub
brush
- surgical
gloves
- bandage
- gauze
- tape
- antiseptic
wipes
- iodine
wipes
Family Kit –
general purpose family first aid kit. You should have this kit around the
house and another in each car
- tweezers
- scissors
- syringe
- benzoin
1oz.
- insect sting
swabs
- a&d
ointment
- aloe vera
gel
- antiseptic
towelletes
- gauze
dressing
- non-adherent
dressing
- 5*9 trauma
pad
- gauze
bandage
- tape
- adhesive
strips
- adheshive
bandages
- cotton tipped
applicators
- cotton
balls
- pill vials
- safety
pins
- wash
towelletes
- plastic Ziploc
bag
- eye drops
- surgical scrub
brush
- surgical
gloves
- bandage
- gauze
- tape
- antiseptic
wipes
- iodine
wipes
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