Basic First Aid
**The following list is only a suggestion of some of the supplies you should consider for your first aid kit.
You should personalize your kit to meet your needs, activities and situations. The key to a good first aid kit is its usability. What supplies to include and how much of each item should be based upon your individual needs.
| __Personal medications | __Triangular bandages | |
| __Roll bandages | __Misc. Band Aides/bandages | |
| __Adhesive tape | __Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides) | |
| __Antiseptic wipes | __Antibiotic cream | |
| __Sterile gauze pads | __Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin | |
| __Cotton swabs | __Hydrogen Peroxide | |
| __Tweezers | __Ace bandages | |
| __Safety pins | __Sunburn lotion | |
| __Scissors | __Burn ointment | |
| __Bee sting kit | __Snake bit kit | |
| __Sinus medications | __Eye drops | |
| __Tissues | __Poison ivy cream/cleansers | |
| __Bug repellant | __Heat/cold packs | |
| __Sunscreen | __Small flashlight | |
| __Notepad/pen | __Latex gloves | |
| __Sterile compresses | __Antibacterial soap | |
| __Splinting materials | __Thermometer | |
| __Personal information/contact person | __Coins for emergency phone calls | |
| __Feminine products | __Antibiotic soap | |
| __Ipecac | __Butterfly bandages | |
| __Razor blades | __Twine | |
| __Plastic bags | __Mole skin for blisters | |
| __Small bottle of water | __Road flares | |
| __Blanket | __First aid manual | |
| __Other personal needs | __Nail clippers | |
| __Small mirror |
*Take a First Aid class and a CPR class -- keep current on this information
*Keep supplies in a well marked, durable, waterproof container
*Keep the contents organized
*Know how to use everything in your first aid kit
*Inspect content often, re-supply as needed
*Keep readily available at all times
Questions? Call 1-877-338-6870 (8am - 6:00pm PST Weekdays)
