First Aid Kits For Everyone

First aid kits are found in most homes, but many are not well stocked. Although something is better than nothing, we recommend you supplement or replace any kit that does not prepare your family properly.

They should not only be in your home, but in your cars too. And your employer should have one at work as well.

A good kit will have basic supplies to treat minor burns and bruises, and also cuts and fractures.

We have outlined below the items that a good personal kit will include. If you need a kit or want to supplement your present one, visit the online store. You will also find industrial ones there if you need a kit for the office.

A basic kit should include:

Instruction manual
Adhesive bandages (various sizes)
Bandage pads (various sizes)
Large dressing pad
Gauze Roll
Tape (to apply bandages)
Exam gloves
Scissors
Tweezers
Burn cream
Antibiotic ointment
Antiseptic cleansing wipes

You may also want:

Cold compress
Sling
Splints
Butterfly wound closure
Eye pad
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Thermometer
Automated External Defibrilator

And if your kit is for outdoor use, you may also consider:

Pen light
Eye wash
Moleskin
Snake bite kit
CPR mouth barrier

Download a free copy of our checklist! You will need Adobe Reader to open and read it. The reader is available for download here.

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