When traveling there
are many things one needs to consider and plan. One thing that should be packed
and ready before you even decide on a location is a First Aid kit. Every person
should carry around a small on the go First Aid kit for everyday situations
such as a blister, scratch, sore or even a splinter. We never know what life
could be throwing our way so it is a very good idea to have a handy First Aid
kit with you at all times.
As everyday life
brings new and different challenges every single day, here is a check list of
things you should keep handy every single day and a different list of things you
should pack whenever you go on holiday.
Day to Day First Aid Kits should include:
·
CLEAN:
o
Antiseptic
Solution (Like Hydrogen Peroxide)
o
Antiseptic
Wipes or Alcohol Wipes
o
Gloves (Non-latex)
·
TREAT:
o
Antibiotic
Treatment
o
Anti-itch
Treatment (Like Hydro-cortisone 1% Cream)
o
Disposable
Instant Cold Packs
o
Pain
Reliever (Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen)
·
PROTECT:
o
Adhesive
Bandages (Multiple Sizes)
o
Adhesive
Tape (Waterproof or Cloth)
o
Sterile
Gauze Pads (Large and Small)
o
Rolled
Gauze
·
ACCESSORIES:
o
Scissors
o
Tweezers
o
Small
Flashlight
o
First Aid
Guide
o
Thermometer
o
Splint
Travel First Aid Kits should include:
·
CLEAN:
o
Antiseptic
Solution (Like Hydrogen Peroxide)
o
Antiseptic
Wipes or Alcohol Wipes
o
Gloves (Non-latex)
·
TREAT:
o
Antibiotic
Treatment
o
Anti-itch
Treatment (Like Hydro-cortisone 1% Cream)
o
Disposable
Instant Cold Packs
o
Pain
Reliever (Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen)
o
Oral
Re-hydration Salts (Drip Drop hydration powder)
o
Anti-Diarrhea
Tablets
o
Water
Purification Tablets
o
Cold
Relief Capsules (Flusin)
o
Motion
Sickness
o
Quick Clot
o
Butterfly
Closures
o
Antihistamine
o
Throat
Lozenges
o
Multivitamin
o
Blister
patches
o
Eye
Lubricant Drops
·
PROTECT:
o
Adhesive
Bandages (Multiple Sizes)
o
Strip
Bandages (Multiple Sizes)
o
Adhesive
Tape (Waterproof or Cloth)
o
Sterile
Gauze Pads (Large and Small)
o
Rolled
Gauze
o
Moleskin
·
ACCESSORIES:
o
Safety
Pins
o
Scissors
o
Tweezers
o
Small
Flashlight
o
First Aid
Guide
o
Thermometer
o
Splint
o
Syringes
o
Insect
repellent
o
Ear plugs
o
Sunscreen
(SPF 50+)
o
Needles
o
A
mosquito-proof Bed Net
I know it might seem
like a long and daunting list, but when faced with the situation you will have
the necessary equipment to save a life. The best advice I could offer is that
you buy an already made up First Aid Kit and add the things you don’t have to
it. Every time you use something from the kit, it’s a smart idea to the
replenish it and keep all medicines up to date and watch their expiry dates. A
hard shell box/bag is the best option for your equipment as everything needs to
stay clean and sterile.
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