Need First Aid Kits: Cars And House

January 02, 2019, 01:04 PM

I want to get a couple first aid kits for our cars and one for the house but don't know where to start?

I know this has been a discussion in the past and I figured the forum would know some good sources.

Not looking for anything groundbreaking, just good basic kits, we have young children if that means anything.

Thanks!

January 02, 2019, 01:50 PM

RNshooter

Johnson and Johnson kits are a great start and cover 90% of the things that would realistically happen in your home or out in your car. Something like $11 at Walmart or Amazon.

Add a few ace wraps and some bigger gauze pads and you're at 99%.

Don't go crazy with kits. Take a CPR class and a first aid class. Knowledge is better than stuff.

Bruce

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January 02, 2019, 01:53 PM

1967Goat

Our local volunteer Fire Dept has first aid & CPR classes a few times per year. I took them both this past year. Definitely worth it. The last CPR class I took was in 1999, and I was surprised to learn a few things changed (chest compressions).

January 02, 2019, 02:13 PM

MNSIG

The best thing about the pre-made kits is the box they come in. Most have way too many goofy little bandages in every conceivable size and shape.

With kids, a box of basic 3/4" Band-aids, a few larger pads, some gauze, tape and neosporin will take care of dang near anything you're likely to encounter that doesn't require an ER visit.

January 02, 2019, 02:40 PM

ElToro

Made my own by taking a pre made J&J kit from Wally and then adding some other equipment to it. Like a few instant cold and packs and a few ace bandages and some good size gauze pads and bandage wrapping self sticking tape had some old finger and wrist and ankle splints from previous injuries as well. Found a guy on Craigslist selling used orange and yellow pelican case about briefcase sized for cheap like $30. Then I got a quality first aid cross sticker off amazon total investment like $60 and it’s good for pretty severe booboos and sprains. I throw it in the truck for camping and outdoor fun trips JIC. Otherwise sits in a closet as a house FAK.

January 02, 2019, 03:09 PM

KevinCW

You want to buy one? Or make one?

Urban area with access to EMS quickly or rural?

Have any medical training? Know how/when to apply torniquet or chest seal?

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January 02, 2019, 03:42 PM

downtownv

quote:
Originally posted by PASig:
I want to get a couple first aid kits for our cars and one for the house but don't know where to start?

I know this has been a discussion in the past and I figured the forum would know some good sources.

Not looking for anything groundbreaking, just good basic kits, we have young children if that means anything.

Thanks!

email sent.

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January 02, 2019, 07:10 PM

OKCGene

Where can you buy those little single use packets of meds, ointments, etc and such that you normally see in the larger first kits attached to a wall in a business or office? Surely someone sells refills of those.

January 02, 2019, 07:14 PM

RNshooter

quote:
Originally posted by MNSIG:
The best thing about the pre-made kits is the box they come in. Most have way too many goofy little bandages in every conceivable size and shape.

With kids, a box of basic 3/4" Band-aids, a few larger pads, some gauze, tape and neosporin will take care of dang near anything you're likely to encounter that doesn't require an ER visit.

Yup, the boxes are one really good part

The J&J boxes have all the bandages you will need. Take some out and keep them in the bathroom. They're actually cheaper than buying the individual boxes of Band-Aids separately. Use the extra room to add the ace wraps, maybe a SAM splint, cold and hot pack, a triangular bandage for slings, some duct tape, and any other little things you like.

Then get trained.

Bruce

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January 03, 2019, 08:03 AM

95flhr

quote:
Originally posted by OKCGene:
Where can you buy those little single use packets of meds, ointments, etc and such that you normally see in the larger first kits attached to a wall in a business or office? Surely someone sells refills of those.

Try here https://www.rescue-essentials.com/meds-topicals-1/