 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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