In any emergency a family member or you yourself may be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. If you have these basic supplies you are better prepared to help your loved ones when they are hurt. Remember, many injuries are not life threatening and do not require immediate medical attention.
Simply having the following things to make up a First Aid kit for the home can help you stop bleeding, prevent infection and assist in decontamination.
First Aid Kit Essentials
Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves (if you are allergic to Latex).
Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Burn ointment to prevent infection.
Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
Non-stick Sterile Pads: these are soft, super absorbent pads that provide a good environment for wound healing. These are recommended for bleeding and draining wounds, burns, and infections.
Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant.
Thermometer
Ice pack
Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies or a nebulizer machine.
List of emergency numbers
Things it may be good to have:
- Cell Phone
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Tongue depressor blades
- Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
- Blanket
- Water
- Ready to eat foods
- Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- CPR Mask
- Non-prescription drugs:
- Pain and fever reducers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen
- Anti-itch medications, like hydrocortisone cream
- An antihistamine, like Benadryl, for allergic reactions
- Laxative
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