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Avera St. Luke's Business Health First Aid Kit Suggestions

Basic Kit

Place the items listed below in a water-resistant, durable container and label the outside “First Aid.”

  • Bandage Scissors – full-size blunt-tipped bandage scissors, 5½” – 6” length (strong enough to cut denim). The sharp point on a sewing scissor could scrape and/or puncture skin when bandages, dressings, or clothing are removed.
  • Sewing Needle and Tweezers to remove splinters and other objects.
  • Small Magnifying Glass to enhance vision of wound site.
  • Safety Pins to secure sling or bandage.
  • Sterile Roll of Gauze Bandage for covering wounds.
  • Sterile 4” X 4” Gauze Pads for covering wounds.
  • Bandages of Assorted Types and Sizes for covering wounds
  • Dish Towel Sling – purchased or hand-made and stored in a plastic bag. Clean cloth approximately 36” X 36” (such as a dish towel) to be used for a sling or bandage.
  • Reusable Elastic Wrap (ACE) – 3” width bandage for support or compression.
  • Non-Allergic Medical Tape – approximately ½” to ¾” for securing bandages.
  • Instant Cold Compress to apply to decrease swelling and/or promote comfort.
  • Instant Hand Sanitizer for cleansing.
  • Antibacterial Liquid Soap for cleansing.
  • Bottled Water – for cleansing (8-16 oz.)
  • Non-Sterile NON-LATEX Medical Gloves – in a gallon size, sealable plastic bag.  Prior to use, gloves are clean.  After use, dispose of gloves in a plastic bag as an infection barrier.
  • Light Blanket or Sheet – used to cover victim.
  • Pencil and Paper for recording phone numbers.
  • CPR Mask or Micro Shield for infection barrier.
  • CPR Guidelines on small plastic card for use by CPR trained person.
  • First Aid Booklet
  • List of Emergency Numbers – attach to inside of lid.

Advanced Kit

Place the basic kit contents and the following items in a water-resistant, durable container and label the outside “First Aid.”

  • Thermometer to monitor body temperature
  • Antibiotic Cream or Ointment (any type) for minor cuts or scrapes.
  • Cotton Balls in a clean package for cleansing small cuts.
  • Flashlight for signaling help or illuminating injury site. Reverse batteries and label.
  • HELP Sign – minimum of 4” letters (purchased or handmade). Sign needs to be waterproofed or laminated.
  • Activated Charcoal Suspension – for treatment of accidental poisoning. Not to be used if corrosives or petroleum distillates are swallowed. Call the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 for specific instructions and advice on how to administer before giving. Not to be used for a child under 1 year of age. 
  • Ipecac Syrup or Syrup of Ipecac – used to cause vomiting in cases of accidental poisoning.  Not to be used if corrosives or petroleum distillates are swallowed. Call Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 for specific instructions and advice on how to administer before giving. Not to be used for a child under 1 year of age.
  • Dimes and Quarters – for emergency telephone calls.