Essential Items for Complete First Aid Kits

 Just like a first aid kit is important when someone gets hurt. A first aid kit is akin to a superhero’s belt full of gadgets to assist anyone in distress. You should ensure that you have everything that is necessary in order to be prepared for anything. Medresq compiled this list of go-to’s for your first aid kit, so here are a few of them.

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Covering Wounds Properly

Bandages is another of the most essentials in a military first aid kit. Bandages are little like quilts for your cuts and scrapes. They help keep the wound clean and heal it more quickly. Make sure that you’re keeping bandages in a variety of sizes so you can cover any size wound.

Gauze pads, too, are a must-have. Gauze pads are all soft and fluffy, little clouds. Those are perfect for larger cuts that are too big for bandages. Simply put a piece of gauze pad over the wound and tape it gently down.

Preventing Infection

If you want to prevent the germs from causing infections, antiseptic wipes are key for your first aid trauma kit Antiseptic wipes cleanse the skin and kill germs. Clean with an antiseptic wipe before applying a bandage or gauze pad.

Also, it’s a good idea to have some antibiotic ointment. This salve staves off germs that might enter a wound. Just squirt a dab on the wound, then cover it with a bandage or gauze pad.

How to treat minor injuries safely

Sometimes things just happen and you may get a little a cut or a scrape after all. Tweezers should also be in your first aid kit to remove any splinters or dirt. Tweezers are mini toggle tongs that can safely pull them out.

A pair of scissors can also be useful in your first aid kit. You can also use them to cut bandages, gauze pads or tape to the appropriate size. Just be super-duper careful with those scissors, and make sure an adult is close by whenever you need assistance.

Managing Symptoms

When you're not feeling well, you want to be prepared with certain things in your first aid pouch that can help. A thermometer is one such important item. A thermometer measures a person’s temperature to determine if one has a fever. If too warm, tell an adult immediately.

A bottle of pain relief medication can also come in handy. This medicine can relieve some aches and pains, so people can feel better sooner. Always read the instructions for use on the package, and ask an adult if you have any questions before taking medicine.

To Prepare for the Worst

Other than what’s been listed as crucial, there are a couple of other things that you would want to have in your first aid kit. Just be sure to have gloves if you are helping someone with a wound. Gloves are the shield for the hands.

Its also smart to keep a small flashlight in your first aid kit just in case you need to see in the dark. A flashlight comes in handy for inspecting a wound, or rummaging around your kit when it’s difficult to see. Just with fresh batteries in that flashlight.

To sum up, the above first aid kit checklist with all important contents is what is required if you are willing to be prepared for any eventuality. With proper wound care, prevention of infections, safe wound handling, symptom control, and preparedness, you, too, could be a helper in a time of need. Keep your first aid kit close, and know how to use the items in it to help others. Stay safe and prepared with Medresq!