Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Knowing how and what types of first aid to use can prevent a more serious injury. Keep a Red Cross First Aid Manual with the First Aid Kit.
The Red Cross suggests that the kit include:
- Poison First Aid Kit with syrup of Ipecac and charcoal
- Sterile first aid dressings in sealed envelope ( 2"x2" for small wounds, 4"x4" for larger wounds and for compress to stop bleeding)
- Tongue blades
- Bandage scissors
- Tweezers
- Eye wash solution
- Thermometer
- Safety pins
- Ace bandage
- "Band-aids"
- Roller bandage 1"x 5 yds. (for finger)
- Roller bandage 2"x 5 yds. to hold dressings in place
- Adhesive tape
- Triangular bandages for a sling or as a covering over a larger dressing
- Cotton balls for cleaning wounds or applying medication
- Splints 1/4" thick. 1/2" wide, 12-15" long for splinting broken arms and legs
- 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and tincture green soap in a covered container for cleaning
- Ice packs (chemical ice bags) to use to reduce swelling
- Insect bite kit
- Several pairs of disposable gloves
- Waterless hand wash
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