Emergencies, how to prepare your first aid kit

By Cristiano Antonino On Feb 9, 2023

First aid implies knowledge that each of us should have, at least at a basic level. And along with them, it’s always good to have a first aid kit ready

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Accidents happen and when they happen it’s important to make sure you’re prepared for it.

Having a first aid kit in your home, car, office, and other places where you and your loved ones spend time shouldn’t be an option. It should be something done without questions or delays.

Being prepared to handle emergencies at home means having the right supplies in an easy to access area.

It also means knowing how to treat and manage some of the more common minor injuries.

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Emergencies, here is a list of some of the items we suggest for your personal first aid kit:

Primary Supplies

Latex Gloves
Sterile Dressings
Antibiotic Ointment
Band-aids
Eye Wash
Cleaning Agents
Thermometer
Burn Ointment
Petroleum Jelly
Heat/Cold Packs
Hydrogen Peroxide
Ace Bandage

Medicine

Aspirin
Antacids
Anti-diarrhea medication
Ibuprofen
Benadryl
Calamine Lotion
Aloe Vera Gel

Misc Items

Tweezers
Scissors
Phone numbers of physicians
List of family members conditions and drug allergies
Cotton Balls
Safety Pins

Commit today to put your family’s first aid kit together. Ask your employer the location of their first aid kit and help ensure it is stocked and ready.

If you don’t want to put together your own kit piece by piece, most drug stores sell them ready to go.

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Of course as with any emergency situation that is life threatening or about which you are unsure, it is best to call Emergency Number or seek emergency care from a trained physician.

Keep yourself and your family safe starting today and stock your home with a first aid kit ready for whatever life throws at you.

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