First Aid Kit
A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and materials that can be used as a first line of treatment for an injury or illness.
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First aid kits can either be purchased or made by an individual. Several items are listed below that can be used in a first aid kit. Certain activities are related to risk of certain injuries. People involved in special activities may want to include more of some items in their kits than people who are not involved in those activities. First aid kits can be bought at sporting goods stores, pharmacies and some department stores. The following materials can be useful in a first aid kit. Bandages should include:
adhesive bandage strips or surgical tape in different sizes
butterfly bandages (1/4 inch and 1 inch)
elastic wraps for wrists, ankles, knees and elbows
adhesive tape
sterile cotton balls, eye patches and gauze pads (4 x 4 inches and 2 x 2 inches)
absorbent cotton
adhesive gauze, wrapping and rolls
triangular bandageEquipment should include:
scissors
tweezers
bulb syringe
cotton-tipped swabs
paper cups
blanket
thermometer
disposable instant ice bagMedications should include:
Syrup of Ipecac, which should be used only as directed by a poison control center
acetaminophen
ibuprofen
antiseptic solution
antibiotic ointment
hydrocortisone cream
bee sting kit, if one has a known sensitivity to bee stingsMiscellaneous items should include:
first aid manual
change for telephone calls
flashlight
tissues
soap
safety pins
disposable gloves
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