6 Items that You Need in Your First-Aid Kit

All of us must have a First Aid Kit accessible to us at all times. They must be in your home, your car as well as your office. However, if you urgently need a medicine, you can always use ‘The Healers’ online medical store in Rawalpindi to get the medicines delivered at your doorstep. Here is a list of 10 things that must be included in your first aid kit.

Antiseptic Wash

Antiseptic wash is crucial for washing all the wounds. Soap and water do a great job but they don’t kill the germs. Hence, antiseptic is a must have in your first aid kit.

 

Gauze Pads and Medical Tape

Gauze pads and medical tape help to stop the bleeding. If you have accidentally cut yourself or are bleeding due to an accident, wash your wound with an Antiseptic wash and cover it with an antibacterial ointment. Afterwards, place the gauze over it and wrap it up with a medical tape. Afterward, immediately visit a professional for dressing.

Scissors

Scissors always come in handy. From trimming gauze pads to cutting medical tape, they are an important part of a first aid kit. Get a small curved medical scissors as they are safe to use than regular ones.

Elastic Bandage

It is made up of a stretchy fabric and has numerous uses when it comes to first aid care. If wrapped around tightly, it helps with the reduction of swelling, hold the dressing in one place and aid hot packs stay intact. You can buy one with the metal clasps as well.

Instant Cold Packs

Cold packs are extremely helpful when you are dealing with swelling or pain. It is good to have them on hand at all times. However, if you don’t have them on hand, you can order them off of online medical store in Islamabad.

Disposable Gloves

It doesn’t hurt to add a pair of gloves to your first aid box at all times. It comes in handy when you are bandaging another person and even yourself to avoid bacteria transfer.

We hope that this post encourages you to have a well-stocked first aid kit at all times.