14 Comments on what are some basic items in a first aid kit?

jozzie on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 7:27 pm


bandaids..bandages….saline solution …burn cream…eye wash …antiseptic cream and liquid
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ailbhe r on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 8:04 pm


band aids, bandages, tape, disinfectant
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Wikipedia on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 8:19 pm


terile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes

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 (see below)

2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

Scissors

Tweezers

Needle

Moistened towelettes

Antiseptic

Thermometer

Tongue depressors (2)

Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

First Aid manual

Nonprescription drugs: aspirin or other pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid, and laxative

http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=000380
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Al Bundy on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 8:35 pm


bandage wrap, tweezers, scissors, bandaide, surgery tape, salene solution
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StEpHaN!e on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 9:19 pm


band-aids, medical wrapping tape, burn cream, asprin, alcohol pads, usually a small wrap for a spranged ankle or wrist, and thats all i can think of right now, lol. but thats most of whats in there
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eh77530 on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 10:09 pm


band aids, oitment, gloves, tweezers, and that oil that will make you puke if you drink it (I cannot think of the name of it)
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Caleb on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 10:38 pm


bandaids, bandage rap stuff… a ice pack (one that turns cold when you shake it) ummmm some cream stuff to put on cuts, some rubber gloves, some swabs thingys, some other stuff, and a little debby oatmeal cream pie
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sweet sugar on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 11:27 pm


ointment bandages medicine cottons agua oxinada
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firefly on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 11:41 pm


Alcohol wipes
Band-aids
Antibacterial cream
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MikeInRI on Tue, 16th Dec 2008 11:51 pm


Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aid_kit and you will get all the information you need.

good luck!!!
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Sophie on Wed, 17th Dec 2008 12:08 am


One list of items for a first aid kit are as follows:

Adhesive bandages are one of the most commonly used items in a first aid kitDressings (sterile, applied directly to wound)
Pads
Sterile eye pads
Sterile gauze pads
Sterile nonadherent pads
Burn dressing (sterile pad soaked in a cooling gel)
Occlussive dressing (airtight dressing, can be used to treat a 'sucking chest wound', in which air is sucked into the chest cavity, collapsing the lung (pneumothorax). For this use, occlussive dressings should be taped on 3 sides only, to create a 'one-way valve')
petroleum gauze (also used as non-adherent dressing)
Half of any gauze wrapper can be used, since the inside is sterile and air-tight
Bandages (sterility is not necessary, used to secure a dressing)
Gauze Roller bandages – absorbent, breathable, and often elastic
Elastic bandages – used for sprains, and pressure bandages
Adhesive, elastic roller bandages – Very effective pressure bandages or durable, waterproof bandaging
Triangular bandages – used as slings, tourniquets, to tie splints, and many other uses
Sometimes dressings and bandages are combined, in which case they must be sterile.

Adhesive bandages (band-aids, sticking plasters)
straight adhesive bandages
Butterfly (knuckle) bandages

Disposable gloves should be provided in a first aid kitInstruments

Adhesive tape, hypoallergenic
Trauma Shears, for cutting clothing and general use
Tweezers
Irrigation syringe, for cleaning wounds
rubber suction bulb, for clearing the airway of an unconscious patient
Sawyer extractor if treating snakebites is a concern. This is the only snakebite kit generally recognised as not causing further damage and possibly reducing the effects of a snakebite.[citation needed]
Equipment

A flashlight (torch) is a useful addition to a first aid kit, especially one placed in a vehicleSplint(s)
SAM Splint – Versatile splint made of malleable aluminum covered with foam
Air splints – Easy to apply, can also help control bleeding, but bulkier and more expensive
Wire ladder splint
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Gloves, disposable non-latex
CPR face shield or other breathing barrier
Eye cup or small plastic cup
Flashlight (known as a torch in most Commonwealth nations)
Instant-acting chemical cold packs
Sterile eye wash (commonly saline)
Sterile saline may also be used for cleaning wounds where clean tap water is not available.
Swabs, sterile non-woven
Space blanket (lightweight plastic foil blanket, sometmes called "emergency blanket")
Hand Sanitizer or antiseptic hand wipes
Thermometer
Penlight
Medication (Single use packets of medications, ointments, and antiseptics will prolong shelf life, decrease contamination risk, reduce risk of leakage (usually), and save space (for small quantities). If large amounts of a medication are needed, a multi-use container can be used in addition, but keep single-use packets as a backup. For general household use (not in first aid kits), single use packets can be wasteful and bad for the environment.)

Antiseptics/antimicrobial
Povidone iodine wipes – very effective and painless, but messy. Can also be used to purify water
Benzalkonium Chloride – painless, effective, often includes anesthetic. (Bactine is one brand.)
Alcohol pads – should not be used on open cuts or wounds, since they cause tissue damage and delay healing. They can be used to prep unbroken skin for injections etc. or to disinfect equipment such as thermometers. While not a medical use, alcohol pads are also useful as a solvent to remove ink, adhesives, etc.
Antibiotic ointment – single, double, or triple antibiotic ointment in petroleum jelly base (i.e. Neosporin, Polysporin). Since it has a petroleum jelly base, it can be used for things such as chapped lips.
Antiseptic/anesthetic ointment or spray
Anti-itch ointment (especially for outdoor kits)
hydrocortisone cream
antihistamine cream, such as benadryl
calamine lotion
Painkillers / fever reducers (since moderate fevers are beneficial, avoid unless necessary)
Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol)
Ibuprofen (such as Advil) – anti-inflammatory, often more effective that acetaminophen
Naproxen (such as Aleve) – similar to ibuprofen, but stronger and longer lasting
Aspirin – one 300mg Aspirin tablet may be given to a patient suffering a heart attack, to be chewed slowly.
Antihistamines – can treat allergies and allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Although OTC (over-the-counter) medications are far less effective at treating anaphylaxis than epinephrine or prescription drugs, they are much better than nothing and can be potentially life saving, and therefore may be the most valuable medication in a first aid kit.
diphenhydramine (brand name Benadryl)
Aloe vera gel – used for a wide variety of skin problems, including burns, sunburns, itching, and dry skin
Burn gel – a water based gel that acts as a cooling agent and often inludes a mild anasthetic such as lidocaine and, sometimes, an antiseptic such as tea tree oil
Epinephrine auto-injector (brand name Epipen) – Often included in kits for wilderness use and in places like summer camps, to treat anaphylactic shock. Requires a prescription and can be used with minimal training.
Poison treatments
Activated charcoal – to be used when directed by poison control.
Syrup of ipecac – to be used when directed by poison control.
QuikClot[1] is a hemostatic agent sometimes included in first aid kits, especially military kits, to control severe bleeding. It is recent product not yet widely marketed to civilians, although in 2002 Z-Medica (maker of QuikClot) received FDA clearance to do so.
Note that regulations in some jurisdictions prohibit the provision of actual medications in a workplace first aid kit. In addition, many first-aid organizations explicitly prohibit the use of medication by a non-medical professional due to the possibility of serious legal repercussions. (See Good Samaritan Law).

Improvised uses: Many first aid items can have improvised uses in a survival situation. For example, alcohol pads and petroleum jelly based ointments can be used as a fire-starting aid in an emergency, and the latter can even be used as an improvised lubricant for certain mechanical devices, and adhesive tapes and bandages can be used for repairs. These alternate uses can be an important consideration when picking items for a kit that may be used in wilderness or survival situations.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aid_kit#Contents

Centurion on Wed, 17th Dec 2008 12:18 am


4X4 gauze, gauze roll, cloth tape, insect sting caps, band aids, alcohol, saline, scissors, tweezers, anti-biotic cream, kotex(they absorb alot of blood from large wounds and they are sterile, not a joke) kerlix wraps, ace bandages, chemical ice packs.
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mmm..whynot on Wed, 17th Dec 2008 12:59 am


gauze, bug bite ointment(antisepti), saline solution, tape, betadine, ace bandage.scissors. ice packs. heating packs..the ones that you shake or break and the heat lasts for hours..
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bakakon_ka on Wed, 17th Dec 2008 1:25 am


bandages,bandaids,gauzes,scissors,saline solution,ammonia
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