Here's a list of items that I find most essential for every first aid kit to contain. Of course other things are to be thrown in as per need eg medications for chronic diseases. You can keep them home as well as your car for emergencies.
Sections
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Clinical items
Medical essentials
Other essentials
Medicine cabinet
Clinical items
These are items that will help in checking for vitals, management of minor bleeding, wound dressing etc
An essential item for evey home especially if you have kids
Temperature Thermometers
Must have for holding dressing, joint support in case of injury, covering wounds etc
Wrap Bandages
We get bruised all the time and it's worse with kids at home. Keeping them handy is wise
Blister Bandages
Splinters and other foreign objects won't remove themselves! I suggest getting them in different sizes and shapes for different purposes
First Aid Only Tweezers in Tweezers & Eyebrow Tools(3)
Very essential for cutting out the right size
Shears Medical
Will safely secure dressing and bandages
Medical Tape in First Aid(1000+)
Essential for securing bandages, dressing etc in place
Safety Pin
Essential for infection prevention especially in cases of bleeding, drooling or any form of exposure to body fluids.
Disposable Gloves in First Aid(1000+)
For wound dressing
Gauze in First Aid - Walmart.com
Love that you can freely give CPR with this without the worry of mouth to mouth direct contact
CPR Barrier Masks
It will provide an early warning sign that blood oxygen levels are low, but it is not a diagnostic tool, neither will it tell you the cause of hypoxemia, it only gives you a heads up
Pulse Oximeters for Blood Oxygen Saturation
Help arrest bleeding in cases of prolonged life-threatening bleeding that continues even after applying direct pressure for more than 15 minutes... use as you wait for professional help.
Tourniquet Kit
For disinfecting or packing during wound dressing
Cotton Balls in Cosmetic Cottons(269)
Good for reducing swelling
First Aid Instant Cold Compress
This one has very flexible seal
New Skin Liquid Bandage, Waterproof for Scrapes and Minor Cuts, 1.0 oz
Medical essentials
The following items help in treating minor wounds
Will help you maintain hygiene as you manage or treat wounds
Hand Sanitizers in Bath & Body(544)
Good for disinfecting wounds
Antiseptic Liquid Wounds
The saline in the solution helps sooth the eye much quicker
Saline Eye Care
Good for prevention and treatment of bacterial infection on cuts, scrapes and minor burns.
Antibacterial Ointment
For soothing minor burns, which are common in every household
Aloe Vera Gel
For cleaning minor wounds
Antiseptic Wipes
Good for antiseptic use
Isopropyl Alcohol Skin
Other essentials
Other important items that I feel must be included are a manual and emergency contact list
A guide on how to perform emergency procedures to ensure good results.
First Aid in Health & Wellness Books(669)
This is a list of important numbers you can print out and include in your first aid kit that can be called in an emergency. These numbers will of course vary depending on your location. This is just an example of the template, but you can easily down...
Emergency contact list
Medicine cabinet
Here are some essential supplements and over the counter meds you can stock in your cabinet
If you rarely get it from your food then supplement!
Vitamin C Tablets, Supplements & Gummies
Good for nasal congestion, pain relief
Vick's VapoRub
For electrolyte balance after fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea
