In an emergency, you or a family member may suffer a cut, burn or other injury. If you have the following basic items in a first aid kit will be better prepared to help their loved ones if they get hurt. Remember, many injuries are not life threatening and require immediate medical attention. If you know how to treat minor injuries, will be better prepared to help in case of an emergency. It may take a first aid class, but just because you have the following items on hand can help stop bleeding, prevent infection and help with decontamination.
Items to have:
- Two pairs of sterile latex gloves or other material (if allergic to latex).
- Sterile gauze to stop bleeding.
- Cleansing agent / soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
- Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
- Burn ointment to prevent infection. Adhesive protective dressings (patch priest) in various sizes.
- Ophthalmic solution or eye wash for general purposes of decontamination.
- Thermometer
- Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You must replace the drugs regularly, taking into account the due dates.
- Prescribed First Aid Supplies such as glucose, as well as equipment and supplies used to control blood pressure.
Other recommended items:
- Cell phone (mobile)
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
- Counter Drugs:
- Potassium iodide
- Aspirin or other analgesic (painkiller) without aspirin
- Diarrhea medicine
- Antacid (for stomach upset)
- Laxative
