Many people keep a small first aid kit in their home and car for emergencies so they can deal with minor accidents and injuries.
It is important to have a well-stocked first aid kit so you can use it whenever needed. What are the common first aid kit items? What should I keep in my first aid kit?
The first aid kit should be locked and kept in an easily accessible place that is cool and dry, but out of the reach of children.
Basic first aid kit medical supplies include:
Adhesive plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes
Triangular bandages
Crêpe bandages
Safety pins for securing triangular bandages
Disposable nitrile gloves or latex gloves
Medical tweezers
Medical scissors
Alcohol-free cleansing wipes
Alcohol wipes & alcohol pads for general purpose cleaning
Dressing tape e.g. Non Woven Retention Tape , Zinc Oxide Tape
Thermometer
Antiseptic cream
Cream or spray to relieve insect bites and stings
Skin rash cream
Painkillers such as paracetamol (or infant paracetamol for children), aspirin (not to be given to children under 16), or ibuprofen (consult your local medical professionals prior to taking any medicine)
Antihistamine cream or tablets
Distilled sterile water for cleaning wounds
Eye wash and eye bath
Many of these medical supplies items can be found under N Medical’s product catalogue. N Medical is dedicated to provide the highest quality medical supplies to end users, whether it is for medical professionals or for general house hold first aid. Learn more at: https://www.nmedicalsupplies.com/products
It is important that users have basic knowledge of first aid prior to using first aid kits, so it is useful to keep a basic first aid manual with the first aid kit.
Medicine expiration should be checked regularly to ensure they are safe to use.
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