A well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have. To be prepared for emergencies:
Keep a first aid kit in your home and in your car.
Carry a first aid kit with you or know where you can find one.
Find out the location of first aid kits where you work.
First aid kits come in many shapes and sizes. Your local drug store may sell them. You can also make your own. Some kits are designed for specific activities, such as hiking, camping or boating.
Whether you buy a first aid kit or put one together, make sure it has all the items you may need:
Include any personal items such as medications and emergency phone numbers or other items your health-care provider may suggest.
Check the kit regularly.
Check expiration dates and replace any used or out-of-date contents.
The Red Cross recommends that all first aid kits for a family of four include the following:
2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)
25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes), also found within our Family First Aid Kit
First aid is as easy as ABC – airway, breathing and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). In any situation, apply the DRSABCD Action Plan. DRSABCD stands for: Danger – always check the danger to you, any bystanders and then the injured or ill person.
Extra accessories: A first aid kit should include not only the physical materials and medications used to treat ailments but also the tools that can assist with the process. Tweezers, small scissors, a thermometer, a scale, and instant ice packs are all items that could be beneficial.
Basic emergency kit checklist: Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles) Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year) Manual can opener. Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
Choose a Container: Start with a durable, portable container, such as a plastic box, fabric pouch, or any waterproof case. Make sure it's clearly labeled as a first aid kit. Stock Up on Essentials: Include basic items such as adhesive bandages, sterile gause pads, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, scissors, twees.
A first aid kit should contain only items that would be suitable for the people who need it, so any non-emergency tablets or medication should not be in your first aid kit. Any damp or soiled bandages or dressings should not be included, and any water or solution with a broken seal should be removed.
Triangular bandages. Crepe ('conforming' or elastic) bandages of varying widths. Non-adhesive (non-stick) dressings of varying sizes. Disposable gloves (medium and large), preferably made of non-latex material.
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