An emergency first aid and survival kit could save lives in an unexpected crisis. Be sure to include all of the supplies required for treating various injuries or illnesses, and inform family members where you keep the kits.
Our favorite kit features an easily accessible clear ring-binder design for quick opening and retrieval of items needed, plus an extra-large information sheet providing basic first aid instructions.
Customization
Our catalog boasts an assortment of personal kits, fanny packs, hard-sided bags and professional EMT major trauma kits to fit every need and situation. One that particularly stands out for clear organization and easy accessibility was the VSSL kit; featuring its zippered ring-binder design which opens to reveal all first aid items organized within large clear vinyl pockets that you can quickly flip through for quick retrieval of needed products. In addition, there’s a brief first aid manual and extra large information sheets with medical record keeping sheets designed to record specific family member medical conditions or circumstances.
Dole out first-aid and emergency kits as gifts to employees, customers or students as visible reminders of your concern for their health and well-being. Customizable promotional first-aid and emergency kits with your logo make great giveaways at company gatherings, trade shows or recruitment fairs; adding a defibrillator shows your dedication to workplace safety; various colors are available, including internationally recognized safety green with white cross.
Organization
An organized first aid kit makes treating minor injuries or illnesses much simpler in an emergency, while also eliminating the need to use unsanitary materials like handkerchiefs or sweatshirts as temporary measures.
Most kits are stored in durable duffel bag-style containers with secure closure buckles and sturdy carrying straps, featuring clear vinyl pockets that make items accessible quickly when needed and extra-large sleeve pouches to store important emergency documents like medical histories and pharmacy contacts for each member of your family.
As well as first-aid and emergency supplies, some kits include whistles, flashlights, food and water ration packets and emergency blankets in addition to first-aid supplies. There is also usually an easily understandable first aid guide included; additionally some may contain medical devices like stethoscopes or blood pressure cuffs if applicable but these may not be necessary for most users.
Maintenance
If an emergency strikes, your kit stored at home, work, or in your car must function quickly and effectively – this requires proper upkeep to make sure it’s ready when needed.
Make a point of inspecting first aid and emergency kits regularly to ensure items remain in top shape. Replace any sterile supplies nearing expiry, disinfect any open containers with quality disinfectants and clean all surfaces within their storage area, such as shelves, handles and ledges.
If the first aid kit includes over-the-counter medicines, they should be packaged in single dose, tamper-evident packages. Products known to cause drowsiness should not be included.
Check the equipment included in your first aid kit – such as stethoscopes or blood pressure cuffs – for functionality. Review your list of emergency contact numbers and update as necessary, with doctors, local hospitals and poison control centers added as necessary. Furthermore, practice using your first aid kit regularly so as to familiarize yourself with its contents and improve response time.
Updates
An expertly stocked first aid kit can be an invaluable asset when managing injuries in between visits by professional healthcare providers. By tailoring it specifically to meet the needs of your family, organizing it efficiently, and regularly checking its expiration dates, you can rest easy knowing it will be ready in case any medical emergencies arise.
First aid kits are intended to treat common injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises and sprains. They may also include supplies for treating sunburns, poison ivy outbreaks or bug bites. Most kits include thermometers, gloves and over-the-counter medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen for quick response times.
Dependent upon the work environment, some kits may also include essential supplies like CPR face shields and medical exam gloves. Furthermore, American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) standard Z308.1 now mandates that all kits contain a foil blanket to recognize its many functions – including thermal wrapping or stopping blood loss from tourniquets.
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