The excitement of traveling is the reason why some items are left behind. Aside from the ubiquitous toothbrush and deodorant that are often left behind; first aid kit probably tops the list. Because travel is fun, you have no time to think about safety. Imagine your frustration when you or your traveling companion feels unwell and you have forgotten to bring along your first aid kit! Have you considered that a first aid kit can be an instrument in saving a life?

Travel first aid kit may just be a simple tool but it is a potential life saver. When you travel, you have no way of knowing what accident will happen along the way or what situation would require the use of the travel first aid kit. Every item inside the kit has a corresponding use in simple emergency situations as insect bites, bruises, burns, choking, scratches and even serious ones as accidents, drowning, heart attacks and others. These tools are a great help to alleviate emergency situation prior to the arrival of a doctor or before reaching the hospital.

Consider the occasions which would require the use of your first aid kit. If one is wounded, you have to prevent infection or in case of bleeding, you have to stop it for it might lead to hemorrhagic shock. You can buy from craft stores small resealable bags used for carrying beads. These are the ideal containers for individual medicines which you can safely keep inside the first aid kit. These bags can carry medicines good for a few days so you need to check your stock from time to time.

Here are itemized content of your first aid travel kit and their uses:                                                

  1. Antibiotic ointment (minor cuts and scrapes)
  2. Antihistamine (sleep aid, allergies)
  3. Antiseptic towelettes (cleaning hands and cuts)
  4. Band aids (small cuts and scrapes)
  5. Bandanna (dust mask, sling for the arm)
  6. Electrolyte packets (replace water loss due to diarrhea and vomiting)
  7. 4 x 4 gauze pads (scrapes and cuts)
  8. Gauze roll
  9. Hand sanitizer (clean hands and prevent infection)
  10. Ibuprofen (reduction of fever and pain)
  11. Latex gloves (protect yourself first)
  12. Loperamide (stops diarrhea)
  13. Mole skin (blisters on the feet)
  14. Multi-tool
  15. Portable flashlight (dark rooms)
  16.  Pseudoephedrine (nasal decongestant)
  17. Safety pins (fixes for emergency cloth, clothing, and arm slings)
  18. Sun screen (a small bottle at least SPF 15)
  19. Tweezers (removal of ticks, splinters etc.)
  20. Thermometer (measuring to see if someone has a fever)
  21.  Tylenol/Paracetamol (pain and fever reduction)

People, involved in more serious situations as the search and rescue team, carry more complicated items in their first aid kits. Some of these items are:

  1. AM/FM Solar & Hand-Crank Powered Radio, Flashlight, & Cell Phone Charger - to provide lighting and the latest news/reports.
  2. Green Light Sticks - 12-hour, high-intensity yellow for brilliant, instant, and reliable light.
  3. Hard Hats – that are OSHA approved for safety in bad conditions.
  4. Additional rescue/camp tools
  5. Safety Vests - bright orange to help identify rescue team leaders.
  6. Packed in durable duffel bag - with easy- to- grab hand and shoulder carrying straps.

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