General Medi Mini First Aid Kit, 92 Pieces Small First Aid Kit - Includes Emergency Foil Blanket, Scissors for Travel, Home, Office, Vehicle, Camping, Workplace & Outdoor (Red)

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Christoper E. San Miguel, MD, FAAEM, clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center NHS advice is to cool minor burns with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes then covering with a layer of clingfilm, or you could use a dry dressing.

Essential protection when providing any first aid treatment. When treating a wound area, disposable gloves protect the first aider and victim from cross-contamination. Safety pinsIf you need to rinse out your eye, run fresh, clean water run over the eyeball for at least 20 minutes (you might, however, find an eye bath handy for this). to 4.7 stars: These first aid kits are excellent—they might have minor flaws, but we still recommend them. Antihistamines Active ingredient chlorphenamine maleate is generally thought to be better for stings and bites than one-a-day formulations such as loratadine or cetirizine dihydrochloride. For topical relief, one of our pharmacists recommended a mild steroid cream (hydrocortisone) over topical antihistamine cream.

and below: We don’t recommend first aid kits with this rating; you won’t find any on our list. How We Tested the First Aid Kits David Cutler, MD, family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California When purchasing a first aid kit, make sure it has the essentials like bandages and cleaning supplies. Antiseptic wipes and antibiotic ointment clean and disinfect, while bandages help protect the affected area from dirt and debris. Some kits contain tweezers, face shields, and over-the-counter pain medications like aspirin. Assistant professor of emergency medicine Dr. Christopher E. San Miguel recommends finding a kit with gloves, which can prevent the transmission of certain diseases when treating victims who are bleeding. Hold dressings over wounds safely and comfortably with this lightweight high-stretch bandage. Microporous tape Small disposable saline wipes to clean a wound area easily, protecting it from infection. Washproof sterile plastersThe HSE Economy Workplace First Aid Kit (1-10 Person) is a great value first aid kit that comes in a hard case containing all the items you need in case of a workplace accident. While they might come in a handy storage bag or box, shop-bought first-aid kits often contain supplies you're never likely to need, and not enough of the ones you do. Medications can also come in handy during an emergency. It’s a good idea to choose a kit that includes OTC meds like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat pain and relieve fevers. You may also want loperamide for acute diarrhea or diphenhydramine for minor allergic reactions. “If the allergic reaction is causing difficulty breathing or throat swelling, call 911 and administer an EpiPen if the patient has one,” Dr. San Miguel says. Firstaid.co.uk opening hours are between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and our sales team will be happy to deal with any queries you might have during these times. Make sure it's easily identifiable as a first aid kit, and keep it out of the reach of small children. First-aid kit essentials: what you need