What should I keep in my first aid kit?
2018/2/24 15:10:47
It's important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries.
Your first aid kit should be locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.
Many people also keep a small first aid kit in their car for emergencies.
Your basic first aid kit
A basic first aid kit may contain:
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plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes
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small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings
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at least two sterile eye dressings
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triangular bandages
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crêpe rolled bandages
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safety pins
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disposable sterile gloves
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tweezers
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scissors
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alcohol-free cleansing wipes
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sticky tape
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thermometer (preferably digital)
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skin rash cream, such as hydrocortisone or calendula
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cream or spray to relieve insect bites and stings
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antiseptic cream
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painkillers such as paracetamol (or infant paracetamol for children), aspirin (not to be given to children under 16), or ibuprofen
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cough medicine
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antihistamine tablets
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distilled water for cleaning wounds
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eye wash and eye bath
It may also be useful to keep a basic first aid manual or instruction booklet with your first aid kit.
Medicines should be checked regularly to make sure they are within their use-by dates.