First Aid Kit Essentials

 Why do I need a first aid kit in Arizona?

Falls, bee stings, burns, allergic reactions -- all of these are common accidents that can happen in any home or on any outing. That’s when a first aid kit comes in handy. When you have a well-stocked first aid kit, you have the supplies you need to be ready for most minor emergencies.

Putting a kit together is as simple as placing some basic items in a small container, such as a plastic tub, tool kit or tote bag. Keep one in your medicine cabinet at home, making sure it’s out of young children’s reach.

What do I need in a first aid kit? Here’s a breakdown of some supplies every first aid kit needs.

Dressings and bandages:

• 25 adhesive bandages of various sizes (brand names: Band-Aid, Curad, others)
• 5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches)
• 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 3 inches)
• Gauze roll
• Eye shield or pad
• Roll of adhesive tape
• Elastic bandage (brand names: ACE, Coban, others) for wrapping wrist, elbow, ankle and knee injuries (3 to 4 inches wide)
• 2 triangular bandages for wrapping injuries and making arm slings
• Sterile cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs

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