First aid kit

• at least one large gauze compress for severe bleeding
• triangle bandage
• small gauze pads
• large gauze pads
• bandaids
• antiseptic wipes
• insect bite pads
• a roll of antacid tablets
• tablets of ibuprofen
• tablets of benadryl
• roll medical tape
• tube antibiotic ointment
• latex gloves
• tweezers
• eyedrops
• cough drops
• ginger-mint tea
• calamine lotion
• cortisone cream
• syrup of ipecac
• CPR Barrier Device
• Instruction Booklet
• Prescription Medication for any special needs you may have.

• Cars
• Boats
• Campsites
• Home
• Work

Ginger-mint tea is for relief from menstrual cramps.

Latex gloves and the CPR Barrier Device are for prevention of the spread of HIV or other infectious diseases to the first-aider.

Most first aid kits are not useful for major emergencies, they are intended to provide relief from minor injuries.

Insect bite pads or fluid with lidocaine can stop the itching associated with mosquito bites.

Read reasons to learn first aid.