How to Prepare a First-Aid Kit
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Do you worry tragedy will strike and you won't be prepared?
With this kit, you will be ready for almost all at-home injuries that come your way!
Container
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Buy or find a waterproof, sealable, medium-sized case to hold your first-aid materials.
Safety Manuals
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Add basic safety manuals to your kit, like the 4 Ps and the ABC method.
Cream and Tools
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Add burn cream, *latex gloves, and q-tips to your box.
*Do NOT add latex gloves if you or someone who may use the kit in the future is allergic to latex
Tools
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Place tweezers, a thermometer, and a reliable flashlight with fully charged-batteries in the box.
Disinfectants
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Now put antiseptic ointment, alcohol prep pads, and all disinfectants into your box.
Wound Care
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Add medical tape, Band-Aids, gauze pads, and ACE bandages.
Variables
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You can add or not include things in your kit depending on your location, circumstances, or medical issues.
Location
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Pick a good place for your first-aid kit like the kitchen, where accidents frequently occur. Do not put your kit in the bathroom, because ointments and creams can only be in a small range of temperatures and the bathroom humidity can affect it's use.
Communication
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Alert all family members or household members of where your new first-aid kit is in case of emergency.
Keeping Up With Your Kit
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Now remember to use your first aid whenever you need it, and check the expiration dates on ointments and antiseptic every 6-8 months.
Disclaimer
Always call 911 for major medical emergencies. You can not treat every injury with a basic first aid kit.
Thank you!!