Most store bought first aid kits, especially the cheap ones, are very poor in terms of quality, quantity, and selection of items, and are only suited for treating very minor injuries. A homemade kit, if properly prepared, is generally better and sometimes cheaper than most commercial kits. A generic first aid kit is better than nothing. However, the contents of a first aid kit should be optimized for local conditions. For example, a kit for hikers in snake country should have a snakebite kit. A kit aboard a boat should have medications for seasickness. One list of items for a first aid kit are as follows:
Adhesive bandages are one of the most commonly used items in a first aid kit
Disposable gloves should be provided in a first aid kit
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A torch (flashlight) is a useful addition to a first aid kit, especially one placed in a vehicle
Basic first aid manual - one that is easy to understand. Sometimes it's hard to remember what to do in an emergency. A pocket-sized manual comes in handy, taking you step-by-step through first aid care. We think it is best to read through it so the layout and contents are familiar before you need it in the heat of the moment.
Antiseptic wipes or gel - for cleaning your hands before touching open cuts and wounds.
Gauze and non-adhesive dressing pads - preferably sterile. They come in all sizes. One option, if you are trying to save space, is to get a bigger size dressing that you can cut to size as needed. It will save space.
Elastic and crepe bandages - a few different widths.
Triangular Bandage - For slings, padding, strapping limbs to splints when fractures are suspected.
Adhesive Tape - I prefer paper tape as you do not have to have scissors to cut it as it will tear by just using your fingers - Get a good quality tape that will not get brittle with age or lose it's stickiness. It is useless when that occurs.
Curved Scissors - Scissors come in handy in many ways. Curved medical ones are great as they don't have sharp points. In an emergency you might need to cut clothes away from an injury. With sharp edges it is easy to poke through something and cause further injury when you are in a hurry or under stress.
Two tongue depressors or ice block sticks for finger splints.
Instant Cold Pack/s - These are so useful for burns , bruising, swelling and sprains. They are single use, so if you have space grab a couple for your kit.
Band Aids - a variety of shapes and sizes for small cuts and scrapes . I find the long strips of cloth tape with the padding in place already is great because you can cut it to size.
Tweezers - A good pair of tweezers has easy-to-grip handles and can be used for splinter removal and other first aid procedures. Do not bother with a poor quality pair that will not grip a splinter you are trying to pull out as you will just get frustrated.
Pain Reliever Capsules or liquid (liquid is best for children who can not swallow tablets).
Anti-histamine - tablets or liquid (again for those that can not swallow tablets).
Stings and Bites Cream- I prefer one with a local anaesthetic especially for the kids. My son scratches his bites when he is asleep and ends up with bleeding and weeping sores so knocking out the itchiness of bites before he goes to sleep reduces the scratching.
First aid kits should include a variety of health emergency items. There should be gloves, bandages, burn cream, scissors, blanket, tape, CPR mask, stint, and emergency instructions.
There are many things that need to be in a home first aid kit including: dressings and bandages, antiseptic wipes, aspirin, a blanket, cold compress, gloves, ointment, oral thermometer, tweezers and scissors.
Some staple products that are included in a first aid kit are band aids and an ice pack. Also, there should be scissors for cutting bandages, tape to secure bandages, medical cream to fight infections and cotton to clean wounds.
I researched this, and found that they are no hiking backpacks that include a first aid kit.
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A first aid kit should contain bandages and medicines. Gauze, butterfly bandages and an ace bandage should be included. A person could make their own kit, but it would probably be more convenient for most people to buy one at a local store.
You should NEVER do it DURING first aid bu AFTER it.
There's lots of important things you need to include in a first aid kit, especially a travel first aid kit. Some things to include should be sun cream, antimalarials, antidiarrheal medicines, and painkillers. Other things you should include are antiseptics, plasters, bandages, tweezers, swiss army knife, thermometer and water purifier kit.
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The things that should NOT be in a first aid box are plasters, knives and you must always NOT take scissors.
There are many prices for a first aid kit. It depends what you want included in the kit. The more added to the kit, the more expensive it will be. Shop around for the best deals.
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