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 have:
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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 to have:
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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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