Essential First Aid Kit Checklist: What to Include for Home & Travel

First Aid Kit Contents

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Basic First Aid Kit:

- Adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)

- Elastics bandages

- Wound cleansing wipes

- Antiseptic ointment (e.g. Neosporin)

- Pain relief medication (e.g. Ibuprofen)

- Tweezers

- Scissors

- Alcohol Wipes

- Cotton balls

- Burn gel pack

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Additional Recommended Items:

- Sterile dressings

- Gauze rolls

- Triangular bandage

- Tourniquet

- Use only as a last resort for severe bleeding

- CPR Face shield

- Gloves (sterile and non-sterile)

- Oral rehydration salts

- Emergency blanket

- Insect repellant

- Sunscreen

- Hand sanitizer

- Small first aid manual

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Medication may vary based on the specific individuals needs and consult a healthcare professional before assembling a first aid kit. Regular maintenance and checking the expiration dates of items in the kit is important to ensure it is well-prepared for use in emergency situations.