THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT |
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| By Jim Serre |
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| Plenty of Bandages No emergency first aid kit can be complete without bandages and gauzes of various shapes and sizes. You can never predict the extent of an injury; therefore it is important to have a wide variety of choices in case you need to bandage a wound. Wound Cleaner Every emergency first aid kit should also have the supplies needed to properly clean a wound, such as antiseptic wipes, and antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. Disposable Gloves Having antiseptic wipes and sanitizer are useless if the person cleaning your wounds is doing so with dirty hands. It is always a good idea to keep a package of disposable gloves in your emergency first aid kit so that you will be able to safely disinfect and treat injuries. Ammonia Inhalants Used to treat or prevent victims who have fainted or are feeling faint, ammonia inhalants may be necessary to keep a loved one conscious and out of harms way. Pain Relief Every good first aid kit should contain an ample supply of pain relievers in case of a painful injury. We recommend non-aspirin pain reliever in individual packages that can be used to treat pains associated with headache, muscle aches, backache, minor arthritis pain, the common cold, toothache and menstrual cramps. It is also a good idea to include water boxes in your kit to take pain pills, or hydrate victims. Facemasks Having at least a few facemasks in your kit is a great way to stay prepared for dozens of possible emergencies. Some common examples of such emergencies include protection from smoke during a fire, debris during an earthquake, or viruses during a flu outbreak like the recent H1N1swine flu pandemic. Cold Packs An instant ice pack is a great addition to any emergency first aid kit. They are perfect for minor injuries and a must for athletes on the go, since you never know when you are going to need to treat a sprained ankle. We suggest instant cold compresses that you can activate by simply squeezing and shaking to generate up to 30 minutes of icy pain relief. Burn Treatment Bug bites, or minor burns from the sun or a hot object should be treated differently than cuts and scrapes. We recommend including burn gel in your emergency first aid kit to treat such injuries. Eye Wash You should always have a bottle of eye wash in your emergency first aid kit, to safely remove foreign materials, chemicals, or relieve itching or burning due to smoke or air pollutants. Failing to properly remove objects or chemicals from the eye can lead to a dangerous infection later. |
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