If you have children, you already know how important a first aid kit can be. If you don’t have children, you probably know that a first aid kit can come in handy at the most random times. Since accidents can happen at some of the least expected times, it’s a good idea to keep a first aid kit on hand. Many scrubs worn by doctors will attest to this.
To assemble your first aid kit for your home, the first step is to choose an appropriate container. The container should be easy to open and have enough space inside so that the items you put in it won’t get crushed and difficult to get out. With that being said, you need to make sure the kit is out of the reach of children as it will not be child proof. The next step is to simply start assembling your kit. The following items can be found at your local pharmacy: bandages of different sizes, antiseptic wipes, hydrogen peroxide, tweezers, gauze and tape, different types of medicine to reduce fever or cough, an antihistamine, antibiotic ointment and anything else you think is appropriate for your family.
The next step is to make sure you are familiar with each item in the box. They won’t do you much good when you need them if you have to stop and call your Dickies doctor to find out what to do. You also need to make sure that everyone in your house who can use the kit knows where it is located and how to use everything as well. In addition to medicines and medical equipment, you should also keep a list of emergency phone numbers in your medicine cabinet. Your family doctor, pediatrician, and poison control are some very important numbers to include. If you want to get really thorough, you can write down a list of each family member’s allergies in case you’re not there when they need help.
Most people end up compiling a first aid kit, but then they just leave it sitting unopened for long periods of time. Periodically, you should open the kit to check for any missing items, as well as expiration dates. He’ll never know if his daughter, who is inspiring to be a doctor wearing patterned scrubs, broke into the kit and used some of the items. If you really want to learn more about potential medical accidents or emergencies, consider taking a first aid and/or CPR class to brush up on the basics.