CPR + First Aid Certification Manual: Get to Know Your First Aid Kit
- 1. CPR Introduction
- 2. Recognizing Cardiac Arrest
- 3. Positioning & Pulse Check
- 4. Compressions for Adults
- 5. Compressions for Infants & Children
- 6. Ventilation Equipment
- 7. Ventilations for Adults
- 8. Ventilations for Infants & Children
- 9. AED Usage
- 10. AED Special Circumstances
- 11. Common CPR Mistakes
- 12. CPR Conclusion
- 13. First Aid Introduction
- 14. Get to Know Your First Aid Kit
- 15. Recognition & Protective Gear
- 16. Medical Emergencies
- 17. Medical Emergencies II
- 18. Trauma Emergencies
- 19. Trauma Emergencies II
- 20. Choking
- 21. Choking Procedures for Adults & Children
- 22. Choking Procedures for Infants
- 23. Aftercare
- 24. Common First Aid Mistakes
- 25. First Aid Conclusion
- MyCPR Now™ Glossary
Typical First Aid Kit Supplies
First aid supplies are readily available and can be obtained at many convenience and grocery stores. First aid kits can come pre-packed with supplies or you can make your own tailored kit at-home. First aid kits can and should be tailored to the your activities and preferences. Below is an example of some of the possible contents of a commercially available first aid kit:
Adhesive bandage
Adhesive tape
Antibiotic
Antiseptic
First aid guidebook
Hand sanitizer
Latex gloves
Razor
Roller bandages (2 and 4 inch)
Scissors
Sterile pad
Additionally, you might find more advanced items such as:
Burn dressing & treatment
Cold pack
Face mask & goggles
Splint
Tourniquet
Triangular bandage
Trauma pad