Sunday, July 13, 2008

Your First Aid Kit






There are many suggestions out there for First Aid Kits. Our main purpose here is to alert you to the fact that you should be putting one together for you and your family.

If you already have one, now is the time to review it in order to review its contents. Ensure that used or expired items have been replaced. Here are some of the items that you might wish to include:





  • Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
  • Assorted sizes of safety pins
  • Cleansing agent/soap
  • Latex gloves (2 pairs)
  • Sunscreen
  • 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
  • 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
  • Triangular bandages (3)
  • Non-prescription drugs (pain reliever, anti-diarrhrea medication, antacid, laxative)
  • 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
  • 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Needle
  • Moistened towelettes
  • Antiseptic
  • Thermometer
  • Tube of petroleum jelly

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