This suggested first aid kit list is a basis for creating your own list of first aid supplies. Add items according to your and your family’s training, needs, and abilities. Have first aid kits easily identifiable, accessible, labeled, stocked, and rotated. Be sure to have first aid kits at home, in vehicles, at work, and anywhere else you spend time.
Personal Protective Equipment
- Non-latex, nitrile exam gloves (2 med, 2 lg) in a zip-style baggie to prevent drying out
- 1 rescue breathing barrier
- 2 N-95 masks
- 1 pair of protective glasses or a face shield
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Bandaging
- 2 compress dressing trauma pads (5X9in)
- 1 box assorted adhesive bandages
- 4 fingertip adhesive bandages
- 4 knuckle adhesive bandages
- 5 butterfly adhesive bandages
- 1 adhesive cloth tape (10ydsX1in)
- 4 roller bandages (3 or 4in)
- 1 large roller bandage (Kerlix style)
- 12 sterile gauze pads (4X4in)
- 2 triangle bandages
- 2 elastic bandages (3in)
- 1 large padded splint
- 2 tongue depressors
- 5 safety pins
Ointments and Medications
- Personal and family medication as needed
- 10 triple antibiotic packets (.03oz)
- 10 antiseptic towelettes (.14oz)
- 10 alcohol pads
- 5 hydrocortisone packets (.03oz)
- 5 burn cream packets or dressings
- 2 packets of aspirin
- 5 packets of ibuprofen
- 5 packets of acetaminophen
- 5 packets of allergy medication
- 1 oral glucose tablet
- 1 small bottle of saline solution
Additional Items
- 1 reflective “space” blanket
- 2 instant cold packs
- 1 blunt-nosed scissors
- 1 tweezers
- 5 cotton-tip applicators
- 1 small sewing kit with a needle
- 1 pencil and pocket size notepad
- 1 up-to-date first aid instruction booklet
Optional Items
- 1 commercial windlass rod tourniquet
- 1 eye pad and eye covering
- 2 tampons or pads for excessive bleeding
- 1 fingernail clippers
- Bug repellent
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Pen light