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First Aid Kit Top Up
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items Ever since I've lived through strong earthquakes I've made sura I always have a first aid kit.
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Thermometer
Extra devices
Keeping dry
Dressings
Thermometer
If you have little ones or are looking after the elderly having this is extremely important
Having a good thermometer can help you to make the decision to let the sick person rest or get them to the hospital. Remember to always take the persons age into consideration.
Braun Thermoscan 7+ 1 Each | Health
When using a ear thermometer you have to keep changing the cover. That is the only downfall of using this kind of thermometer.
Welcare Ear Thermometer Probe Covers 60 Pack
I have a few of these digital thermometers. They're cheap, reliable and you can also use them for food.
Buy Thermometers online at Chemist Warehouse
These contactless thermometers are a great buy because they have reached a level of such technological advancement that it will take magic to replace it.
Infrared Thermometers
Extra devices
These are not essential for everyone, but that depends on your age reading this.
The Omron brand is very highly regarded by every healthcare professional I've ever worked beside. But do not fear getting the cheaper models, they still function as needed.
Buy Blood Pressure Monitors online at Chemist Warehouse
Remember when everyone was wanting one of these during covid. I do because all of our suppliers had zero in stock and people would yell at pharmacists for not being able to supply one.
Pulse Oximeters
Keeping dry
Being warm is one of the five essentials of living life for us mammals, pack these things to stay dry and warm.
Its an everyday item but keeping one in your kit means that if you have to pack your life up in 10 mins finding this when it starts raining saves you from some panicking.
Umbrellas
I have a few of these packed into my kit incase I come across anyone else needing one. They also take up hardly any room.
West Loop Emergency Poncho Clear
Keep the heat packs that you snap for it to warm up. These are so handy for putting around your feet and hands if you are stuck somewhere with no heating.
Instant Heat Packs
You must have one of these packed, they feel horrible and make that crinkle noise but these space blankets will save you from loosing too much heat.
Emergency Blankets in Survival Gear(1000+)
Dressings
Look carefully at your band aids expiry date, they may still be fine to use but only if they have been kept in a dry place.
You never know when you are going to cut yourself deeply. Ever since i sliced my finger i keep these around. Remember once you have them on leave them ON! They peel off once the cut has healed.
Walgreens Butterfly Wound Closures One Size
These are better suited for injuries like scratches or grazes. The film traps in moisture so that these types of cuts heal up faster.
Second Skin