What To Pack In Your First Aid Kit
Emergencies, no matter the severity, can happen at any time, so it’s important to be as prepared as you can be.
Carrying a well-stock first aid kit with you can make a vital difference. It allows you to treat minor injuries and help stabilise serious ones until professional medical attention arrives onsite.
In this article, we will walk you through the must-have items in your first aid kit, additional items you may choose to include, as well as, how to maintain your first aid kit.
Table of Contents:
Essential First Aid Kit Items
Additional First Aid Kit Items
Maintaining Your First Aid Kit
Essential First Aid Kit Items
Listed below are the essential items recommended for a basic first aid kit. These include:
Adhesive bandages (multiple sizes)
Sterile gauze pads
Adhesive medical tape
Antiseptic wipes or solution
Hydrocolloid or blister pads
Band aids
Instant ice pack
Burn cream
Anti-itch cream
Tweezers
Scissors
Additional First Aid Kit Items
Depending on where or how you intend to use your first aid kit, you may choose to include the following items in addition:
Gloves
Oral rehydration salts
Pain relivers
Antihistamines
Flashlight and batteries
Small mirror
Maintaining Your First Aid Kit
When carrying a first aid kit, you want to ensure all products included are working at their full potential and can be found easily within the kit.
To maintain your first aid kit, you should:
Check expiration dates on all products every 6-12 months
Restock item(s) immediately after use
Store in waterproof and durable case, protecting products inside
Make sure others around you know where a first aid kit can be found
Having an up-to-date first aid kit can mean all the difference when an emergency arises.
Even if the emergency is minor, having a first aid kit can instil confidence and reduce panic in these types of situations.
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