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Basic First Aid Kit Components
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Adhesive Bandages
Used to protect small cuts, scrapes, and blisters by keeping out dirt and germs while allowing the wound to breathe.
Antiseptic Wipes
Used to clean wounds or skin around wounds to prevent infection by eradicating germs.
Elastic Bandages
Used for wrapping wrist, ankle, knee, and elbow injuries to compress and support strains or sprains.
CPR Mask
Used to safely deliver rescue breaths during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), protecting the rescuer from direct contact with the patient.
Tweezers
Used to remove debris such as splinters, thorns, or glass from a wound.
Sterile Gauze Pads
Used to apply pressure to a wound to control bleeding, protect from infection, and absorb blood and other fluids.
Scissors
Used to cut tape, clothing, bandages, and gauze to the appropriate size for wound dressing.
Medical Adhesive Tape
Used to secure gauze pads or bandages onto a wound, ensuring they stay in place over time.
Disposable Gloves
Used to protect both the first aider and the patient from the transmission of disease during first aid procedures.
Thermometer
Used to measure a person's body temperature to check for fever or hypothermia.
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