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- First Aid Kit
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- A First Aid Kit is intended to be used during minor emergencies, but if
- properly stocked, can help you to deal with serious emergencies until
- professional medical help arrives. Having the right supplies nearby during an
- emergency can make a big difference in your ability to promptly respond.
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- The Kit should be large enough for you to clearly see and find anything
- you need quickly. The location of the kit should always be the same so you
- can find it immediately, but out of the reach of young children. Keep it
- apart from other medicines and supplies, and check it frequently to be sure to
- replace used and expired supplies.
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- The basic contents of your home First Aid Kit should include:
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- Dressings:
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- Adhesive Bandages, assorted sizes
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- Adhesive Tape and Thin Adhesive Strips
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- Cotton-tipped Swabs
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- Elastic Bandages
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- Gauze Bandages, assorted rolled sizes
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- Sterile Absorbent Cotton
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- Sterile Gauze Pads, assorted sizes
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- Equipment:
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- Bulb Syringe
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- Eye Cup
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- Hot water bottle
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- Ice pack
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- Oral and Rectal Thermometers
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- Safety Pins
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- Scissors
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- Tweezers
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- Medications:
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- Acetaminophen
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- Antihistamine
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- Antiseptic Ointment
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- Aspirin
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- Calamine Lotion
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- Hydrogen Peroxide
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- Ibuprofen
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- Salt Tablets
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- Sterile Eye Wash
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- Syrup of Ipecac
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- Toothache Gel
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- Miscellaneous:
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- Bar of unscented soap
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- Disposable gloves
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- Tissues
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- Add any special items, for example, an allergy kit, that may be needed by
- you or your family.
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- In an emergency there are a number of everyday items around the home that
- can also be useful. Try to keep the following in mind, or keep a copy of this
- list with your First Aid Kit:
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- Diapers, Sanitary Napkins, Towels and Linens for use as a compress, for
- bandages, or padding a splint.
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- Blankets to keep the victim warm.
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- Magazines, Newspapers, Umbrella, Cane, Pillow, Broomstick to use as
- splints.
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- Door, Table Leaf to use as a stretcher.
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- Scarf, Handkerchief, Cloth Table Napkin to use as bandage or sling.
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- This Section has been prepared as a quick-reference, but should in no way
- substitute for the extensive and professional training you should receive to
- be fully prepared for an emergency. We recommend you contact your local
- hospital or American Red Cross for comprehensive First Aid training and
- certification.
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