A Buyers Guide To First Aid Kits

You can get first aid kits in all different shapes, containers and sizes, from the traditional first aid box, to sports bags, and more. There are a lot of options now if you choose to buy a pre-made kit and you can get different types depending on their purpose. What you want in a first aid kit for the home might not be quite the same as what you want from one you take camping, for pets, in the car, at work, on a boat and so on. If you want you could also make your own and then you need to choose a suitable container for the type of kit you are creating and fill it yourself, though that is the more time-consuming option. Just make sure it suits your needs, lifestyle and who might need to use it.

Different kits for different needs

Before you rush to get contents for your kit or into buying a first aid pack ready-made, you should first consider where you need it and what activities will be happening there. If you regularly go camping you might want additional things like bug bite prevention and treatment, which might not be a priority in a first aid kit for home or work. If you are on the road a lot you might want a car pack, with specific things to help with injuries and accidents out on the road. You also will want to think about the size of it, if it is just you using it, it can be smaller, but if you have a family to treat or a sports team you coach, it needs to handle more people. The container itself might vary as well depending on where it is being used, you can have metal cases, plastic, soft, hard and so on. Think about not just where it used but also where it is stored. With these things in mind you are now better prepared for considering the content the kit will contain.

Common basic items found in first aid kits

Some of the common items you can start from with your first aid box include;

• Tweezers
• Scissors
• First aid manual
• Emergency contacts
• Safety pins
• Gauze
• Thermometer
• Bandages
• Painkillers
• Eye pads
• Gloves
• Masks
• Alcohol wipes
• Tape
• Antiseptic and antibiotic cream
• Calamine lotion
• Medications
• Plasters of different shapes and sizes
• Triangular bandages
• Cotton buds
• Face shield for resuscitation

Buying a first aid kit

There are several options you have for buying a first aid pack. More shops sell them now, though you are most likely to find them in a pharmacy. But you also have a number of options online. It is easy and convenient and you can search for the best-suited kits at the best prices. From light kits suitable for carrying around through to large kits for industrial emergency situations and all kinds of kits in between.

Consider first aid training

It is also well worth investing in first aid training. It is the best way to ensure you respond promptly to any situation and you know what to do. Someone might be counting on your help whether for a minor accident or something more serious.

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