The 10 Things You MUST Have In Your First Aid Kit

Your first aid kit is your toolbox. It is your go-to in all emergencies. Make sure that you are prepared with everything you need. This list is not all inclusive, but it is a good start! Make sure you get trained on how to use this stuff by taking a First Aid class. Sign up here

1. Gloves – Protect yourself. You shouldn’t be performing any sort of first aid without protecting yourself from blood borne illnesses.
2. Scissors – You can use these for multiple things, from cutting clothes to cutting tape.
3. Band Aids – Because most of the time it is a scrape and not a severed limb.
4. Honey – Diabetics whose blood sugar is low need an easily digested sugar. If a diabetic is acting odd, give them this honey to dissolve in their mouths.
5. Sterile Gauze – And a lot of it. If you stop bleeding with sterile gauze instead of your hand/shirt/dirt, the risk of infection goes down significantly.
6. Rolled Bandage – This goes with the sterile gauze, but rolled bandages can buy you time to slow down bleeding while transporting. The rolled bandage adds pressure to help restrict blood flow.
7. Antiseptic cream – Goes on any sort of smaller cut to prevent infections.
8. Asprin – Because sometimes you have a headache.
9. Electrolyte Drink – This can be powdered and is great when people are dehydrated after being in the sun.
10. Triangle Bandage – Broken bones and sprains are terrible, but having a triangle bandage can help with an easier transport to the hospital.