A first aid kit should contain all of the necessary tools and supplies necessary to provide immediate first aid care. You should have a fully-stocked first aid kit in your home, in your vehicle, and at work. If you’re a person who’s always on the go, you might also want to keep a first aid kit wherever you spent time such as in your camper or boat, or in your outdoor recreational toy (ATV, dirt bike, bicycle, etc.)
The first aid kit should contain bandages, supplies for wound care, medical tools or equipment, and medications (both over-the-counter and prescribed.)
Bandages and Supplies For Wound Care
adhesive tape
alcohol wipes
antibacterial wipes
antibiotic ointment
bandages (as many sizes as possible)
Betadine (or iodine)
cotton or cotton balls
elastic stretch bandages (sometimes called Ace bandages)
eye pads
eye wash
gauze (pads and rolls)
hydrogen peroxide
iodine (or Betadine)
instant insect sting relief (such as After Bite)
instant cold compresses
liquid bandage (such as New Skin)
steri-strips
surgical gloves
wooden tongue depressors (can also be used as splints)
MEDICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
face mask
pocket knife
safety pins
scissors
suction bulb (especially useful for withdrawing poison)
thermometer
tweezers
MEDICATIONS (OVER-THE-COUNTER AND PRESCRIPTION)
antacid tablets
anti-diarrhea pills or liquid (such as Imodium)
antihistamine (such as Bendadryl)
aspirin
Epipen (if you have a prescription for one)
Hydrocortisone
itch relief lotion (such as Calamine lotion)
laxative
low-dose aspirin
motion sickness tablets (such as Dramamine)
pain reliver (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, sodium naproxen
rescue inhaler (if you have a prescription for one)
saline spray (for stuffy noses from colds, allergies, etc)
smelling salts
We also offer a free certificate of completion. To receive the certificate you must pass a 50-question test with a score of 70 or higher. Check ourĀ Basic First Aid Certificate of Completion page for more information.
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