Key points
Keep your first aid kit in a central location so it is easily accessible.
Try to keep the contents of the first aid kit at room temperature.
If your first aid kit contains medications, remember to check expiration dates and replace when necessary. Remember to keep out of reach of small children.
Consider keeping a basic first aid kit in your car.
Like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, a first aid kit is a necessity for every home, cottage, and workplace. Accidents and injuries can happen to anyone at any time so it is important to be prepared.
After you purchase or assemble a first aid kit, store it in a central location so it is easily accessible. If your first aid kit contains medications, be sure to check expiration dates and replace as necessary. Also, consider keeping a second first aid kit in your car because emergencies can happen on the road, too.
Basic first aid kit contents
Every home should have a first-aid kit and everybody in the home should know how to use it. Taking time now to prepare will ensure you are equipped for emergencies.
A basic first aid kit should include:
alcohol pads or antiseptic pads
Band-Aids (all sizes)
cotton balls and Q-tips
elastic bandages
hot and cold packs
medical tape
small container of sterile water or saline spray
soap and hand sanitizer
sterile gloves (vinyl or plastic)
sterile gauze roll and pads
triangular bandages
CPR mask with one-way valve
Over-the-counter medications
aloe
antibiotic ointment
calamine lotion
hydrocortisone cream (1%)
sunscreen (SPF of 30 or higher)
Other supplies
emergency blanket (stored nearby)
flashlight and extra batteries
insect repellent (10% or less DEET)
matches and candles
paper and pencil
safety pins
sharp scissors
splinting material
thermometer
tweezers
bottle of drinking water
basic pocket guide or first aid manual
other items specific to the activity or destination
Additional information
Extreme temperature differences may reduce the effectiveness of some medications. If possible, try to keep the contents of the first aid kit at room temperature.
Reach out to Orion Medical today. Our industry-leading experts can answer questions and provide professional training and implementation. Proper and thorough medical device training is the difference in life and death situations.
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