What should you put in your First aid kit?

A Complete First aid kit should include:

• Baby Aspirin for heart attacks
• Benedryl for allergic reactions (this can be used for serious reactions also if epi is not available and you are waiting for EMS to arrive)
• Gauze pads for any simple bleeding like nose bleeds and cuts
• Gloves for your protection
• CPR mask or barrier
• Emergency blanket for shock
• Safety glasses
• Ice pack for broken bones or to slow bleeding
• Packet of sugar or candy for low sugar levels
• Sterile water for eye wash or small cup to use with tap water
• Tourniquet for amputations
• Splint for broken bones
• Gauze roll for wrapping large cut after bleeding has stopped
• Ace bandage to wrap broken arm or foot to help with pain or create sling
• Sling for broken or dislocation
• Bottle of water or Gatorade for dehydration
• Poison control number

It is also a really good idea to include a first aid book of information because when we encounter emergencies, sometimes we can’t remember what to do and a nice resource to look up the steps can be very valuable.