First Aid Kits

Good morning everybody! It's raining and lovely here on this fine Friday! Last night, I had the opportunity to attend a First Aid class hosted by a wonderful woman in my ward. I'd like to share the hand outs she gave us. They are from Simply Prepared and can be accessed by the link on the right side of the page.

All right...on to the good stuff...

First Aid Kit Guide
http://simplyprepared.com/First%20Aid%20Kits.htm

A good first aid kit should be serviceable everyday as well as in disaster situations. A family first aid kit will be more practical if it is also a medicine chest. Storing all medicines and first aid supplies in one container allows them to be easily included on family trips and outings to provide for most medical and health needs. Store supplies in a closed container, preferably water resistant. Containers that work well are tool boxes, tackle boxes, and plastic storage containers. Keep the kit in a place where it can be used but not easily reached by young children.

Stock your first aid kit with items your family uses on a regular basis and those you may use in an emergency. Keep sufficient quantities for the size of your family but remember to rotate medications.

The following list is a guide:

• antibiotic ointment
• burn ointment
• anti-fungal cream
• anti-itch lotion
• regular prescription medications
• pain relief tablets
• diarrhea medication
• laxative
• eye drops
• ear drops
• soap or antiseptic wash
• eye wash solution
• nose drops
• cough medicine
• allergy medicine
• decongestant
• motion sickness capsules or patches
• throat lozenges
• antacid
• alcohol
• hydrogen peroxide
• petroleum jelly
• sunscreen lotion
• insect repellent
• sterile burn dressings
• bandages, plastic strips
• ace bandages
• gauze pads (4" x 4")
• adhesive tape
• bandages, sterile roll 2" and 4" wide
• triangular bandage
• sterile eye pads
• moist towelettes
• cotton balls
• cotton tipped swabs
• first aid manual
• tweezers
• scissors
• single edge razor blade
• needles and thread
• safety pins
• water purification tablets
• plastic spoons
• pocket knife
• eye dropper
• thermometer
• dental floss
• two pair sterile gloves
• syrup of Ipecac
• baking soda
• salt
• chemical cold pack
• chemical hot pack
• paper cups or collapsible plastic cup
• space blanket
• safety matches
• emergency phone numbers
• phone money

Fanny Pack Emergency Kit
For School, Office, or Car
http://simplyprepared.com/fanny_pack_emergency_kit.htm

Place in a medium or large fanny pack:

• 12-hour light stick
• 1200 calorie food bar
• 3 or more water pouches
• pocket first aid kit
• thermal blanket
• rain poncho
• wet wipes
• pocket knife
• whistle
• dust mask
• ID such as a business card
• home and emergency contact information
• coins for a phone call or a non-expiring phone card
• list of pack contents
• work gloves, if there is room

Dust mask, ID, contact information, coins/phone card and list should be kept in resealable plastic bags. Food bars can be larger if there is room in the pack.

Keep the pack in a school locker, desk, filing cabinet drawer, car trunk, glove compartment, or anywhere else that is accessible when away from home.