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| First Aid Kit |
You should consider buying a prepackaged first aid kit or you can make your own for use at home and when traveling in case of emergencies, being sure to include the following emergency supply items:
- bandage supplies, including a roll of 3 inch wide gauze, individually packaged 4 inch sterile gauze pads, a roll of 1 inch bandage tape, butterfly bandage tape, and scissors.
- elastic bandages
- cotton swabs
- sterile dressings or towels
- pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)
- anti-inflammatory medicine (ibuprofen)
- ipecac syrup (for use on advice of medical professional to induce vomiting)
- tweezers
- hydrogen peroxide
- skin creams, including hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion and antibiotic creams
- an antihistamine (diphenhydramine for allergic reactions)
- flashlight
- eyepatch
- arm sling
- tongue depressors (to be used as a finger splint)
- ice pack
- rehydration fluids (such as Pedialyte or Infalyte)
Be prepared by knowing your local poison center's phone number and keep it posted with a list of emergency numbers by your phone and with your first aid kit.
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