What should a home first aid kit contain?
There are several different kits available, each with slightly different contents and quantities. However, most good home first aid kits will contain the following items:
- 3 x roller bandages (50mm)
- 3 x roller bandages (75mm)
- 2 x triangular bandages
- Gauze dressing
- 2 x small wound dressings
- 2 x medium wound dressings
- 2 x large wound dressings
- 1 roll adhesive tape (1m x 2.5cm)
- Roll of cottonwool for padding
- 1 pair bandage scissors
- Safety pins
- 1 eyebath
- Tweezers or forceps
- 1 x burn dressing e.g. Burnshield
- 1 tube antiseptic ointment
- 1 pair disposable gloves
- 1 mouthpiece for administering CPR
- 1 packet assorted plasters
- Calamine lotion for soothing skin irritations, sunburn and stings
- Thermometer
- Rehydration fluid such as Sorel or Rehidrat
- Measuring spoons