First Aid
In any emergency, you or a family member may be cut, burned or suffer
other injuries. Keep the following basic first aid supplies so you are
prepared to help when someone is hurt.
- Two pairs of disposable gloves
- Sterile dressings to stop bleeding
- Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to
disinfect
- Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
- Burn ointment
- Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
- Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general
decontaminant
- Scissors
- Over-the-counter medicines such as Aspirin or other
pain reliever, laxative, anti-diarrhea medication
- Prescription medications you take every day such as
insulin, heart medicine, or asthma inhaler
- Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose
monitoring equipment or blood pressure monitors