What Is A First Aid Kit?
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A first aid kit can be a small, at-home kit with the bare necessities for emergencies, or a more extensive kit with additional supplies to ensure safety. In all instances, a first aid kit can be the difference between saving a life and dealing with a potentially deadly situation. This page will help guide you through the basic materials every home should have to be prepared for emergencies.
BANDAGES
Different types of dressings, bandages, and gauzes are important to include to be prepared for all types of emergency situations
Examples Include:
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Absorbant Compress Dressings
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Adhesive Bandages
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Cloth tape
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Gauze Roll
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Triangular bandages
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Sterile Gauze Pad
MEDICINE
In some instances, a pain relieving antibiotic might be helpful. There are many varieties of medicine, and having them ready in a kit can help avoid dangerous situations
Examples Include:
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Aspirin
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Tylenol
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Children's medicine
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Laxatives
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Anti-histamines
EXTRA
There are always extra measures that can be taken to avoid and mediate dangerous situations. Having materials in a first aid kit not only ensure safety but can provide a sense of security for the household
Examples Include:
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Ointment Packets
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Emergency Blanket
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Breathing barrier
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Instant cold compress
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Latex gloves
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Thermometer