Posted by
Wheelymate
19 yrs ago
terrible, i know but our home doesn't actually have a first aid kit.
any ideas on what i should have in a basic kit?
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For a basic home first aid kit (in no particular order):
A first aid manual
Supply of individually wrapped plasters in various sizes
Thermometer (preferably digital, ear one if your budget stretches to it)
Large and medium-sized sterile dressings to cover wounds (e.g. Melolin which doesn’t stick)
Adhesive tape (e.g. Micropore)
Adhesive elastic tape (e.g. 3M Nexcare)
Analgesic tablets/capsules
Antihistamine cream
Antihistamine tablets
Petroleum jelly
Antiseptic solution
Triangular bandages
Safety pins in a variety of sizes
Crepe bandages
Sterile non-fluffy, absorbent gauze
Sterile cotton wool balls
Round-ended scissors
Tweezers
Surgical-type gloves
Antiseptic wipes (alcohol free)
Eyewash solution
Calamine lotion
Anti-itch cream
Cold/hot gel pack
And a darn large box! LOL!
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thanks claire...that's one big box!
went down to the pharmacy this morning and they had a ready pack family first aid kit...it's abit more basic than what you recommended so i'll look through and then add more as necessary.
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I left out the stretcher!
Seriously though, this list covers a lot of eventualities, most of which I hope never happens. And you can usually find other things in the home as substitutes. Even santitary napkins can be used to stem a cut.
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yes, which is why i thought to get a basic kit and build on it because if it came to a really serious situation, i would be off to the A&E instead of trying to play nurse at home!
sanitary pad to stem a cut, very interesting! just like they say tampons are good for stemming nose bleeds? :)
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You're right, and not just for the nose, even cuts. Vodka can be used as a disinfectant for cuts. An egg cup secured over an injured eye. A pillow case to encase an arm. A bag of frozen peas for a bruise. And of course Pak Fa Yeow for everything else!
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where did you learn all these from? a book or 1st aid course?
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