Things you should have:
- Two pairs of sterile gloves (Latex or other, if you are allergic to Latex)
- Sterile dressings to stop bleeding
- Cleansing agent, soap or antibiotic toilettes to disinfect
- Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
- Burn ointment to prevent infection
- Adhesive bandages (various sizes) or non-adhesive bandages and hypoallergenic tape
- Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant
- Thermometer
- Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. Check the medications in your emergency kit periodically and replace any that have expired.
- Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.
- Non-prescription drugs
- Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Antacid (for upset stomach)
- Laxative
Things it may be good to have:
- Cell Phone
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Needle
- Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
- Roller bandages
- Assorted sizes of safety pins
- Sunscreen
- Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
- Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
First Aid Kit list - printable copy
