FIRST AID KITS

 

 

FIRST AID KITS

 

FIRST AID KITS

Having a comprehensive first aid kit in your house and car is an important first step in preparing for rendering medical attention when needed. You can buy first aid kits online or in stores that are "fully stocked" or you may create your own. Having reviewed the contents of many first aid kits I found that most, if not all are incomplete in one way or another. I determined that if I wanted a truly comprehensive first aid kit I would have to make my own. I began the process by listing the contents of several first aid kits in a spreadsheet. By combining the contents of these kits, then sorting to eliminate duplications, I have compiled what I consider to be a very complete first aid kit.

 

  

MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRST AID KITS FOR HOME AND CAR  

I then went shopping. Those items that I could not find at the local pharmacy, I ordered online. The end result was a large duffel bag stuffed with all sorts of medicines and medical supplies that I feel will satisfy most medical first aid emergencies. I keep my comprehensive first aid kit in my car, so wherever I go I will be prepared. I also keep a fully stocked first aid kit in my house.

  

CAR FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS

This is the listing of the medical supplies that I keep in my Car First Aid Kit.  

 

Medical Books and References

1. Book - "The Complete In Home First Aid Guide"
2. American Red Cross Skills Card - "Infant And Child CPR"
3. American Red Cross Skills Card - "Adult CPR /A. E. D."
4. American Red Cross Skills Card -  "First Aid"

  

Fire & Light

1. Emergency candles (8)
2. Matches – 3 packets
3. Box of Matches

 

      

 

 

Personal Protection

1. Face Mask (2)
2. Surgical Latex Gloves (4 Pair)
3. American Red Cross CPR Mask with Surgical Gloves

 

Plastic Containers for Mixing Solutions or Storing Small Part

1. One Small
2. One Large

 

Washing and Cleaning Solutions

1. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
2. Rubbing Alcohol
3. Eye Wash Solution
4. Eye Drops
5. Instant Hand Sanitizer

  

Miscellaneous Tools & Supplies

1. Chemical Light Sticks (2)
2. Magnifying Glass
3. Plastic Eyedropper
4. Digital Thermometer
5. Water Irrigator Syringe
6. Small Knife
7. Medium Sized Knife
8. Dosage Syringe and Spoon 
9. Needle and Thread
10. Emery Board
11. Nail File
12. Pencil & Note Pad
13. Chopsticks (3)
14. Tweezers (2)
15. Small Pliers
16. Assortment of Rubber Bands
17. Small Screwdriver
18. Wooden Tongue Depressor
19. Cuticle Scissors
20. Small Sewing Scissors
21. Large Scissors
22. Utility Knife
23. Plastic Tweezers
24. Assortment of Paper Clips
25. Razor Blades (2)
26. Small String Assortment Including Dental Floss, Nylon String and Shoelaces
27. Baby Shampoo
28. Hand Soap
29. Knife, Fork and Spoon
30. Zip Lock Plastic Bags, Assortment
31. Rope (10ft.)
32. Hand Towel

 

Bandages

1. Cotton Balls
2. Cotton Squares
3. Assortment Of Large Absorbent Bandages
4. Q-Tips
5. Ace Bandage
6. Eye Patches
7. Adhesive Bandages –Assortment
8. Wound Closure Strips
9. Four Inches Compression Bandage
10. Eye Dressing Packet
11. 2 in. Bandage Compress
12. Band Aid Flexible Fabric Bandages , Assortment
13. Adhesive Tape 
14. Medical Tape
15. Butterfly Closures (12) , Waterproof Closures For Small Wounds, Won't Stick To Wind
16. Finger Cots (30)
17. Alcohol Swabs (10)
18. Sticky Bandage Roll

 

Liquid Antiseptic and Pain Relief

1. Medi-Quick—First Aid Antiseptic Plus Pain Relief, No Sting Spray
2. Burn Gel – First Aid For Burns, Scalds and Sunburns
3. Benadryl – Itch Stopping Gel
4. Bactine - Antiseptic , First Aid For Cuts Scratches Sunburn Minor Burns and  Insect Bites
5. Iodine Tincture, Antiseptic
6. Campho-Phenique
7. Ammonia Inhalants
8. Anti Diarrheal – Controls The Symptoms Of Diarrhea
9. Burn Cream
10. Stink Rest Swabs – For Use On Bites and Stings

 

Antiseptic Gels and Creams

1. Pure Petroleum Jelly
2. Cortaid
3. Medic Triple Antibiotic Ointment
4. Vitamin E. Sun Block Lip Balm
5. Cortisone-10, Anti Itch Crème

 

Pills and Tablets

1. Excedrin
2. Tylenol
3. Aspirin
4. Acetaminophen
5. Ibuprofen
6. Alka-Seltzer
7. Throat Lozenges
8. Contact Cold Medicine
9. Tums Antacid and Calcium Supplement The
10. Advil Cold and Sinus