How to Build a First-Aid Kit

In this article, you will learn how to make a great first-aid kit that is a must-have for every household and how to make it portable for the road too!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A make up case, train case or other box with a handle.
• First aid supplies like the following:
• A spray bottle.
• Peroxide.
• Saline nasal spray 5-6 0z.
• Self adhering Ace bandages.
• Tampons, sanitary pads
• Scissors
• 10 packets of sugar

1. Locate a train case or pick one up at a thrift store that is clean.
   Gather items listed on this eHow and add what you would like including tweezers, surgical tape, rubber gloves and other first-aid items. The itmes listed may be used in a variety of emergency situations.

2. Leave items in packages as much as possible so they remain sterile.
   Pour peroxide in generic spray bottle for simple scrapes for children and adults. Two Ace bandages is probably sufficient. Small empty spray bottles can be purchased near hair care products for spraying peroxide.
   Packets of sugar can be kept for people having diabetic reactions and complications.

3. A blanket naturally will not fit in a train case but you may want to consider adding one to your vehicle because it may help keep someone warm, calm and even delay shock. Check with your local EMT (emergency medical technician) for more information.

Tips & Warnings

• Sanitary pads are great absorbers for blood and can be cut to size. You can apply pressure with these also. Ace bandages can be used to hold these in place.
• Tampons are a must-have for first-aid kits because you can dab small wounds with them, apply pressure with them to small wounds that are bleeding profusely.
• Ace bandages can be used for limb care to tie off profuse bleeds (used as a tourniquet). This is a must have for people who live in rural areas where chain saws are used.
• Place kit near the back door so if you get called to help a neighbor in an emergency or a wreck near your home, you can travel with this and everyone knows where it is in case you are outside and injured and your child needs to grab it for you.
• Remember the first 60 minutes is vital for survival.
• Teach your children how to dial 911 as early as age 2 or 3 years.
• A small whiskey flask is an old-timers way to disinfect and/or use for pain but of course keep out of reach of children.
• Always check with your physcian, EMT or County Health Department about wound care in advance.
• Check with your physician, EMT or County Health Departmentabout diabetic wound care in emergencies.
• Write down special instructions and keep them in the kit.
• Check with your physician on uses of saline nasal spray for wounds.