Sometimes it’s just not feasible to call the doctor for a small wound or a light illness. Often we can handle minor medical situations without the need for medical intervention. Treating the condition may be as simple as applying a bandage or taking an aspirin. That’s why everyone should have a first aid kit at home for personal and family members’ use. It isn’t a bad idea to keep another one in the car and one at the worksite, unless the company maintains its own on the premises.
One of the first things to add to your first aid kit is a layperson’s medical manual. Get one that is up to date and easy to read and understand. You might even ask your doctor to recommend a useful manual that he or she respects. Look it over before stocking it to be sure you know how to find a remedy for specific situations.
Another important item is bandages, wipes, and a washcloth for cleaning wounds. Keep an assortment of varied bandage sizes and shapes, using latex-free products if possible to prevent a possible reaction. Alcohol, antibacterial, or simple moist wipes make handy helpers for quickly cleaning an affected area. An elastic bandage for sprains, paper tape, and sterile gauze pads will round out your preparations for dressing an injury. To this part of the kit you will want to add antibacterial ointment, cotton swabs, and possibly tweezers or manicure scissors in the event of a splinter or torn fingernail. Plastic gloves and hydrocortisone cream would be a good idea, as well.
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