Things in a first aid kit for a home

Accidents can happen at any time to anybody. We can't prevent accidents but we can be prepared to face an accident. Knowing first aid procedures and having a first aid kit is an absolute necessity. It's good that children are taught about first aid in schools.
As accidents can happen due to a wide range of causes like a fall or an insect bite or poison or an allergy. It is advisable to buy a good first aid book which has pictorial description, emergency phone numbers and the local hospital addresses and also be aware of everything in the book. If the children are old enough to understand, read it for them. They grasp things very fast and act quick too and it would be very handy in case of any emergencies or accidents.
To set up a first aid box, we first need a box that is handy or portable. It must be kept in a place that is accessible and be known to everyone in the home, except to very small children. The list of supplies given below have to be kept in a first aid kit:
1.First aid manual.
2.Sterile cotton balls.
3.Absorbable and non absorbable cotton rolls.
4.Sterile gauze of different sizes 4" and 6".
5.Sterile pads.
6.Adhesive bandages.
7.Band aids of different sizes and shapes.
8.Thermometer.
9.Sharp scissors.
10.Thumb forceps / tweezers.
11.Sterile spatulas / tongue depressors.
12.Torch with extra batteries (check condition at-least weekly).
13.Disposable syringe and needles (2 and 5 cc).
14.cold pack (stored in fridge).
15.Sterile or clean gloves (2 pairs).
16.Acetaminophen(Tylenol) and ibuprofen (for pain, fever, cold and any inflammation).
17.Aspirin (chest pain).
18.Avil and benedryl (allergies).
19.Bronchodilators (breathing difficulty).
20.Milk of magnesia. (antacid for poison)
21.Antibiotic cream.
22.Antiseptic solution.
23.Hydrocortisone cream.
24.Vaseline.
25.Antiseptic wipes.
26.Antiseptic lotion.
27.Calamine lotion.
29.Alcohol wipes.
30.Safety pins.
31.Antiseptic soaps.
32.Blanket (stored near by).
Most important of all:
1. Learn CPR.
2. Have the emergency phone numbers written on top of the first aid box.
3. Be familiar with the things in the kit and learn to use them(action & dosage of medicines especially).
4. Check the articles in the kit at least weekly and replace them immediately if something is missing or if medicine dates expires.
5. Get help as quick as you can in an emergency.
As they say ' a stitch in time saves nine ', a thoughtful act on time will save your life and the lives of others. So have a first aid kit ready with the essential supplies mentioned above and encourage others also to do the same.