Every home, vehicle and business should have at least one first aid kit readily available. In a large business, there should be many of them located throughout the business, where they are visible. A well-equipped first aid kit should contain essential items to handle a range of minor injuries and medical situations. Here’s a comprehensive list of items you should include. If you can’t find a complete kit with all the items, it would be recommended to purchase the other items separately and keep them with the kit.

Basic Supplies:

• Adhesive bandages (various sizes): For covering small cuts and blisters.
• Sterile gauze pads: For dressing larger wounds.
• Adhesive tape: To secure bandages or gauze.
• Elastic bandages: For wrapping sprains or securing dressings.
• Antiseptic wipes: For cleaning wounds to prevent infection.
• Hydrogen peroxide or antiseptic solution: For wound cleaning.
• Antibiotic ointment: To apply to wounds to prevent infection.
• Cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs: For applying ointments or cleaning wounds.
• Tweezers: For removing splinters or debris from wounds.
• Scissors: For cutting bandages or clothing.
• Safety pins: For securing bandages or slings.
• Thermometer: To check for fever.
• Gloves (preferably latex-free): To protect yourself and others when treating wounds.
• Instant cold packs: For reducing swelling.
• Alcohol pads: For sterilizing instruments or cleaning skin.
• Eye wash solution: For rinsing out the eyes.
• Oral thermometer: For checking body temperature.
• CPR face shield: For safe resuscitation if needed.