General Medi Mini First Aid Kit, 92 Pieces Small First Aid Kit - Includes Emergency Foil Blanket, Scissors for Travel, Home, Office, Vehicle, Camping, Workplace & Outdoor (Red)

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It may also be useful to keep a basic first aid manual or instruction booklet with your first aid kit. Essential protection when providing any first aid treatment. When treating a wound area, disposable gloves protect the first aider and victim from cross-contamination. Safety pins Accurately and safely cut clothing, bandages, tape, and dressings with reduced risk of puncturing the casualty’s skin. Conforming bandages and below: We don’t recommend first aid kits with this rating; you won’t find any on our list. How We Tested the First Aid Kits The HSE Economy Workplace First Aid Kit (1-10 Person) is a great value first aid kit that comes in a hard case containing all the items you need in case of a workplace accident.

Small disposable saline wipes to clean a wound area easily, protecting it from infection. Washproof sterile plasters You can find two main types of bandages in most first aid kits: elastic and adhesive. Elastic bandages can be wrapped around small and large wounds “to create a dressing that will hold itself in place,” Dr. San Miguel says. “These can also be wrapped around injured body parts (like a sprained ankle) to help minimize swelling.” painkillers such as paracetamol (or infant paracetamol for children), aspirin (not to be given to children under 16), or ibuprofenBuying an empty first-aid container case (or indeed, a cheap make-up/toiletries bag or lunch box that you can label) and filling it yourself means you can adapt it to your needs and lifestyle, and avoid paying for unnecessary extras. An emergency physician from our Medical Expert Board reviewed the contents of this article for medical accuracy surrounding what to look for in first aid kits, when first aid should be applied, and where kits should be stored. While a foil blanket might be useful if you're outdoor adventuring, it's unlikely to be needed in the home, where other things can keep you warm. Firstaid.co.uk opening hours are between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and our sales team will be happy to deal with any queries you might have during these times.

Christoper E. San Miguel, MD, FAAEM, clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Medications can also come in handy during an emergency. It’s a good idea to choose a kit that includes OTC meds like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat pain and relieve fevers. You may also want loperamide for acute diarrhea or diphenhydramine for minor allergic reactions. “If the allergic reaction is causing difficulty breathing or throat swelling, call 911 and administer an EpiPen if the patient has one,” Dr. San Miguel says. You won't usually find hydrocortisone cream (mild steroid cream), antihistamines, tweezers (for getting out splinters) and pain relief medication. David Cutler, MD, family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CaliforniaCooling gel A gel such as aloe vera gel can help to cool sunburned skin, instead of splashing out for a dedicated aftersun lotion. Dr. San Miguel recommends throwing on a pair of gloves “any time you are dealing with blood or another bodily fluid” to lower the risk of transmission of certain diseases.

Antiseptic wipes or alcohol pads decrease the risk of germs and bacteria getting into cuts, scrapes, and burns. After using antiseptic or alcohol to clean the wound, apply an antibacterial ointment to prevent infection, Dr. San Miguel explains. Hold dressings over wounds safely and comfortably with this lightweight high-stretch bandage. Microporous tape

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NHS advice is to cool minor burns with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes then covering with a layer of clingfilm, or you could use a dry dressing.