 First
Aid Kit
Put
this kit in a separate container and keep with your home kit.
special
medication needed by family (e.g. asthma spray)
first
aid manual
list
of doctors
scissors
- to cut clothing on victims to expose wounds, cut bandages
roller
bandage (Kerlex, Kling) - to wrap over dressings and secure splints
4
rolls 4- X 4-inch gauze pads - used to cover lacerations and abrasions
(10 to 20 pads)
Sanitary
napkins used to control excessive bleeding......2 to 4 pads
1
and 2-inch adhesive tape - to secure dressings and bandages (change
every 6 months) - 1 of each
Band-Aids
- 1 box
Chemical
ice packs - to reduce swelling of strains and sprains - 2 packs
Sterile
water - to flush wounds and cool burns.......1 quart
Antiseptic
solution - to cleanse wounds......1 bottle
Triangular
bandage - to secure broken arms, shoulder dislocations, or as a wrap
for splints can be purchased or made from old sheets.....2 bandages
Disinfectant
tweezers,
and sterile needles for splinters.....1 each
Ace
bandage - for wrapping sprains.......1 bandage
Pain
relief tablets (aspirin)
Pocket
mask used for CPR
Pen
light or mini flashlight
Latex
Gloves
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