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First Aid Kit Checklist

Posted: April 1, 2009

In order to administer effective first aid, it is important to maintain adequate supplies in each first aid kit. First aid kits can be purchased commercially already stocked with the necessary supplies, or you can assemble your own by including the following items:

Adhesive bandages: Include a range of sizes for minor cuts, abrasions and puncture wounds.

Butterfly closures: These hold wound edges firmly together.

Nonstick sterile pads: These are soft, super-absorbent pads that provide a good environment for wound healing. These are recommended for bleeding and draining wounds, burns and infections.

Rolled gauze: Gauze allows freedom of movement and is especially good for hard-to-bandage wounds.

First aid tapes: Various types of tapes should be included in each kit. These include adhesive, which is waterproof and extra strong; clear, which stretches with the body's movement; cloth, recommended for most first aid taping needs; and paper, which is recommended for sensitive skin and is used for light and frequently changed dressings.

Tweezers
Thermometer
Pain reliever
Ice pack

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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