~ by Rachel Woods, About.com Latter-day Saint Guide ~
Standard First Aid Kit Supplies*
Container (metal, wood, or plastic) with a fitted cover to store first aid kit
First Aid Booklet (including CPR)
Prescribed Medications
Any critical medical family histories
Adhesive
Ammonia
Bicarbonate of soda
Calamine lotion (sunburn/insect bites)
Diarrhea remedy
Elastic bandages
Gauze bandages
Hot-water bottle
Hydrogen peroxide
Ipecac syrup (induces vomiting)
Knife
Matches
Measuring cup
Medicine dropper
Needles
Paper bags
Razor blades
Rubbing alcohol
Safety pins
Scissors
Soap
Thermometer
Triangular bandages
Tweezers
Prescriptions
Consecrated oil
*List complied from "Essentials of Home Production & Storage," 1978, p. 7-8
Additional First Aid Kit Supplies
Immunization records
Medications for children (if applicable)
Fever reducing medications such as: aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen
Allergy medication
Antibacterial wipes
Antibiotic ointment
Antiseptic wipes
Band-aids
Burn ointment / spray
Cotton balls
Cough syrup / cough drops
Disposable blanket
Eye drops / eye wash
Feminine hygiene
Gloves
Hand sanitizer
Hot and cold instant packs
Hydrocortisone cream
Lip ointment (chap stick)
Medical tape (waterproof & regular)
Nail clippers
Needle and thread
Snake bite kit
Sterile strips
Sunscreen / lotion
Tourniquet kit
Vaseline
Water purification tablets
Additional First Aid Kit Supplies
Immunization records
Medications for children (if applicable)
Fever reducing medications such as: aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen
Allergy medication
Antibacterial wipes
Antibiotic ointment
Antiseptic wipes
Band-aids
Burn ointment / spray
Cotton balls
Cough syrup / cough drops
Disposable blanket
Eye drops / eye wash
Feminine hygiene
Gloves
Hand sanitizer
Hot and cold instant packs
Hydrocortisone cream
Lip ointment (chap stick)
Medical tape (waterproof & regular)
Nail clippers
Needle and thread
Snake bite kit
Sterile strips
Sunscreen / lotion
Tourniquet kit
Vaseline
Water purification tablets
Notes:
Update your first aid kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to replenish and check all supplies. Expired or contaminated items should be replaced.
Check with your family doctor for any specific medicines and supplies your family might require for an emergency.
Some items may leak or break open. Using tubes, plastic bottles, or Ziploc bags can help prevent contamination.
All supplies should be labeled and organized for quick and easy use.
Supplies may be divided and organized into compartments or sections.
You may include any other first aid items you feel would be useful or necessary.
A condensed version of this first aid kit should also be included in your 72 hour kit.
Update your first aid kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to replenish and check all supplies. Expired or contaminated items should be replaced.
Check with your family doctor for any specific medicines and supplies your family might require for an emergency.
Some items may leak or break open. Using tubes, plastic bottles, or Ziploc bags can help prevent contamination.
All supplies should be labeled and organized for quick and easy use.
Supplies may be divided and organized into compartments or sections.
You may include any other first aid items you feel would be useful or necessary.
A condensed version of this first aid kit should also be included in your 72 hour kit.
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