• The medicine chest or first-aid kit should be kept well stocked and should be restocked every 3 to 6 months. The following basic supplies are useful to have on hand:

    Activated charcoal (call the poison control center before using)
    Adhesive tape
    Antihistamine for allergic reactions
    Antibiotic ointment (such as bacitracin or neomycin )
    Antiseptic solution or towelettes (disinfecting wipes)
    Acetaminophen or ibuprofen
    Bandages in various sizes and shapes
    Aspirin , 325 mg, nonenteric coated, to be chewed in case of symptoms of a heart attack (call a doctor before taking)
    Cold pack (instant) or ice bag
    Compression (elastic) bandage for sprains and strains
    Cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs
    Eyewash (sterile)
    First-aid manual
    Gauze pads in various sizes to stop bleeding and cover wounds
    Gloves (latex or nitrile)
    Hydrocortisone cream for stings and itchy, inflamed rashes
    Nail clippers
    Pen light or flashlight with extra batteries
    Petroleum jelly
    Plastic bags for the disposal of potentially contaminated material
    Safety pins in different sizes
    Scissors
    Soap
    Thermometer
    Tweezers
    Warm pack (instant)

    The following can be given by lay (nonprofessional) rescuers and may be appropriate for some first aid kits:

    Epinephrine injection (for example, EpiPen) for life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
    Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray or injection for opioid drug (for example, heroin, fentanyl) overdoses

    Additionally, have the following readily available:

    Phone numbers and contact information for your family doctor and/or pediatrician, emergency services, and regional poison control center (1-800-222-1222 in the United States)
    List of drugs (both prescription and over the counter) that each family member takes
    Medical history forms for each family member

    Many people consider taking a first-aid course through the American Red Cross or some other agency. See the American Red Cross web site for more information. People may also need to prepare children for medical emergencies in age-appropriate ways and know when to call 911 or the local emergency service.


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