First Aid Kits and Supplies
Written by Lori Driskill   
Wednesday, 11 August 2010 14:53

First Aid Kits and Supplies

To help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies is a well-stocked first-aid kit . You should keep at least one first-aid kit in your home, one in your car and one at your place of business.

 To purchase your first-aid kits and first aid contents along with safety supplies, go directly to our website www.westernfirstaid.com or call us at 1-866-DOC-BOX-1 (866-362-2691) . A first-aid kit should include these contents at a minimum:

 Basic supplies:

 First Aid Guide

Adhesive Bandages 1 x3

Absorbent Compress 32 sq. in.

Sterile (Gauze) Pads 3 x 3

Triangular Bandage 40 x 40 x 56

Adhesive Tape 1x5 yds

Burn Treatments 0.9gm

Antiseptic Treatment Applications 0.5gm

Medical Exam Gloves

(Triple) Antibiotic Treatment 0.5gm

Analgesic (Oral) Pain Reliever (ibuprofen)

Anti-diarrhea medication

(CPR) Breathing Barrier

Burn Dressing Pad 12 sq. in. or larger

Cold Pack 4 x 5 in. or larger

Eye Covering individually packaged and sterile

Eye Face Sterile Wash minimum of 4 fl. oz individual use

Roller Bandage minimum 2 in. individual and sealed

Hand Sanitizer 0.9gm

Bandage Compress 2”

Safety Glasses

Non-adherent (Gauze) Pad 4 sq. in. or larger

Alcohol Wipes

Hydrocortisone Cream

Disposable tweezers

Scissors

Medi-Rip

Seasonal Cold/Sinus/Allergy Analgesic for productivity enhancement

Bodily Fluid Kit

Analgesic (Oral) included in a first aid kit shall be packaged in a single dose, tamper evident, package with full labeling as required by FDA regulations, and should contain no ingredients which are known to cause drowsiness

 Emergency items

Cell phone and recharger that uses the accessory plug in your car dash

Emergency phone numbers that includes the following contact information: doctor and pediatrician, local emergency services, emergency road service providers and the regional poison control center

Medical consent forms for each family member

Medical history forms for each family member

Candles and matches for cold climates

Sunscreen

 In addition to the above, taking a first-aid course will prepare you for a possible medical emergency. The course should cover cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and usage on an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Every two years you should renew your CPR certification.

 Prepare children for medical emergencies in age-appropriate ways. The American Red Cross offers a number of helpful resources, including classes designed to help children understand and use first-aid techniques.

 Please visit our website at www.westernfirstaid.com for more information.

 The Mayo Clinc Health Manager provided some of the info above.