nutch_noindex
Search Icon
    Menu Button
    Stanford Children's Health
    DonateContactMyChart LoginFind a Doctor
    • Second Opinion
    • Donate
    • Contact
    • Refer a Patient
    • En Español
    • Our Locations
    • Medical Services
    • About Us
    • Research & Innovation
    • Patients & Visitors
    • For Health Professionals
    • Second Opinion
    • Donate
    • En Español
    • MyChart Login
    • Recently Visited
      • Our Locations
      • Medical Services
      • About Us
      • Research & Innovation
      • Patients & Visitors
      • For Health Professionals
      CANCEL
      • View More Results

      Loading...

      COVID-2019 Alert

      Information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Read the latest >

      Información sobre el coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Aprenda más >

      /nutch_noindex

       


      First-Aid Kit

      Everyone should have a well-stocked first-aid kit at home, in the car, and in the workplace. You may also want to stock a portable kit (a box or small bag) that can be taken to the site of an emergency.

      It is important to check your kit regularly to restock items that have been used, and to replace items that are out-of-date.

      The contents of the kit vary depending on the number of people it is designed to protect, as well as its intent for use. Recommended contents of a first-aid kit include the following:

      Instruments

      Bandages

      • Bulb syringe

      • Scissors

      • Thermometer (oral)

      • Tweezers

      • Adhesive tape

      • Butterfly bandages

      • Elastic bandages

      • Hypoallergenic tape

      • Sling (triangular-shaped cloth)

      • Sterile cotton balls

      • Sterile eye patches

      • Sterile gauze pads (4" x 4")

      • Stretchable gauze roll

      • Waterproof tape

      Medicines

      Miscellaneous items

      • Acetaminophen

      • Antacid

      • Antibiotic ointment

      • Antidiarrheal medicine

      • Antihistamine

      • Aspirin

      • Antiseptic ointment

      • Calamine lotion

      • Decongestant

      • Hydrocortisone cream

      • Ibuprofen

      • Sugar or glucose solution

      • Alcohol (rubbing 70%)

      • Alcohol wipes

      • Blanket

      • Candles

      • Chemical ice packs or ice bag

      • Chemical hot packs or hot water bottle

      • Cotton swabs

      • Disposable gloves (non-Latex if you or a loved one has a Latex allergy)

      • Face mask for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

      • First-aid book

      • Flashlight

      • Insect repellent

      • Insect sting swabs

      • Matches

      • Measuring spoons

      • Paper and pencil

      • Paper cups

      • Soap

      • Safety pins

      • Sunscreen

      • Tissues

      • Tongue blades

      You can also use the following everyday items in the event of an emergency:

      • Disposable or cloth diapers for compresses, bandages, or padding for splints

      • Dish towels for bandages or slings

      • Umbrella, rolled magazine, or layered newspaper for use as a splint

      In addition, it is helpful to carry the following items in your car:

      • A large blanket

      • Gallon-size bottle of water

      • Flashlight and extra batteries

      If your child or other family member has special medical needs, be sure to carry extra medical supplies when you go on an outing or trip. Some of these items might include the following:

      • An allergy kit containing medicines to be used by people allergic to insect stings or certain foods

      • Prescription medicines (make sure they're stored properly and aren't expired), syringes, and special equipment or supplies

      Be sure any member of your family who has special needs wears a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace at all times. Applications are available in most pharmacies.

      Related Topics

      • Neurological Exam for Children
      • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
      nutch_noindex
      • About Us
      • Contact
      • MyChart Login
      • Careers
      • Blog
      • Refer a Patient
      • Download from App Store Download From Google Play
      • Notice of Nondiscrimination
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
      • Code of Conduct

      © 2021 Stanford Children's Health

      About

      • About Us
      • Our Hospital
      • Patient Stories
      • Blog
      • News
      • Send a Greeting Card
      • New Hospital
      • Careers

      Connect

      • Donate
      • Refer a Patient
      • Contact Us
      • Pay Your Bill

      Find

      • Doctors
      • Locations
      • Services
      • Classes
      Download from App Store Download From Google Play

      Also Find Us on:

      • facebook
      • twitter
      • youtube
      • linkedin
      US News & World Report Badge
      • Stanford Medicine
      • Stanford University
      • Stanford Health Care
      • Lucile Packard Foundation
      • Notice of Nondiscrimination
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
      • Code of Conduct
      • © 2021 Stanford Children's Health
      /nutch_noindex