A first aid kit consists of medical supplies and is used to help stabilize a sick or injured person until they can be treated by a trained healthcare provider such as a nurse, paramedic or doctor. You can also use these emergency supplies to treat minor illnesses or injuries that don’t require advanced medical care, such as indigestion, headaches, minor bruises, and insect bites.

Have a medical Kit bag ready to go in your home, cabin, car, boat, workplace and recreation area. Store in a dry place and replace used or expired content regularly. A well-stocked Medical Kit bag will provide you with what you need for most minor emergencies. An emergency First Aid kit needs to be easy to access in case of an emergency. The kit should be in good order, preferably in a bag with compartments for quick access to what you need.

What should your first aid kit consist of?

◊Consider medications included in your Medical Kit bag

Sore throat pacifier

An antacid for indigestion

Painkillers and fever-reducing drugs such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin. Keep in mind that aspirin can make bleeding worse, so don’t give it to people with bleeding disorders or open wounds.

Oral rehydration bags containing electrolytes

A drug to relieve nausea and vomiting

A drug used to treat an upset stomach to stop diarrhea and cramps

A laxative for constipation

Antihistamine pills for allergy relief and topical creams for insect bites and stings

Decongestant for nasal congestion

Saline eye drops for dry or itchy eyes

◊Consider the devices included in your suite

The thermometer

Different sizes of plasters

Antiseptic ointment used to prevent infection of minor cuts and abrasions

gauze

disinfectant

The bandage

Topical nSAID anti-inflammatory gels, creams or sprays

Burn care products

scissors

tweezers

Wound closing strip

◊Other times you may want to adjust your kit

Toddlers: If you have small children, you may need to add thermometers and basic pain relievers to your kit, as well as syringes needed to provide them with accurate doses. If your child has any specific health problems, make sure you have a backup dose of medication in your first aid kit. You may also need a laminate that includes phone numbers for emergency services and other family members.

If you’re planning to go camping: Add a flashlight and battery, a compass and a disposable poncho to your kit.

For beaches or boating: Consider adding vinegar to treat stings.

Caravan: Consider adding reflective vests in case you’re dealing with roadside emergencies.

Storage recommendations

Keep the first aid kit in a dry, cool place.

Make sure the Emergency First Aid Kit is easy to access and that everyone in the family knows where it is.

Some projects, such as solutions, may have a shelf life. Check regularly and replace as necessary.

If you use an item in the Medical Kit bag, replace it immediately.

◊Make sure you know how to use it

The best equipped EMS medical kit in the world is useless if you don’t know how to use it. Be sure to read the complete first aid manual to understand how to use the contents in the Medical Kit Bag.

Finally, make sure everyone in your family is old enough to know where the kit is stored. The first aid kit should be packed in a padded box or fixed in the car.

Check your Emergency First Aid Kit regularly. Some things in a first aid kit you may never use, but others may run out like band-aids. Replace lost items so that you can own them in the future. A well-kept first aid kit is a must in every home to help you deal with emergencies in your home.

In addition to EFK-07C, we have a number of well-designed and durable options for every EMS requirement.