Now I would like to Mention basic first aid kits contents while at Home and Travel
Home
- Burns
- Cuts
- Abrasions (Scrapes)
- Stings
- Splinters
- Sprains
- Strains
Travel : Unlike at home, travel kits needs to be in variety. There can occur several injuries and situations to which we should be fully prepared. Items should contain medications and equipment for
- Cuts
- Mild Pain
- Stomach problems
- Skin Problems
- Allergies
Home kit items and their use
- Adhesive tape
- Anesthetic spray (Bactine) or lotion (Calamine, Campho-Phenique) - for itching rashes and insect bites
- " x 4" sterile gauze pads - for covering and cleaning wounds, as a soft eye patch
- 2", 3", and 4" Ace bandages - for wrapping sprained or strained joints, for wrapping gauze on to wounds, for wrapping on splints
- Adhesive bandages (all sizes)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - oral antihistamine for allergic reactions, itching rashes. Avoid topical antihistamine creams because they may worsen the rash in some people.
- Exam gloves - for infection protection, and can be made into ice packs if filled with water and frozen
- Polysporin antibiotic cream - to apply to simple wounds
- Nonadhesive pads (Telfa) - for covering wounds and burns
- Pocket mask for CPR
- Resealable oven bag - as a container for contaminated articles, can become an ice pack
- Safety pins (large and small) - for splinter removal and for securing triangular bandage sling
- Scissors
- Triangular bandage - as a sling, towel, tourniquet
- Tweezers - for splinter or stinger or tick removal
- In case of a medical or trauma related emergency, a list of family member's medical history, medications, doctors, insurance company, and contact persons should be readily available.