The Most Overlooked First Aid Kit Items

First Aid kits can come in so many different types of containers, bags, kits, shapes and sizes.  Sometimes it can be quite overwhelming trying to chose one that is right for you and your situation and/or needs.  They can be purchased ready made or you can put one together yourself if you have the time and patience.

Basic first aid kits come with standard equipment, from crepe bandages to combine dressings, band-aids, tweezers, saline, notepads and pens/pencils.  But what are some of the more overlooked items that may not always come with first aid kits that can be important to have.  We have listed below some of the items we believe are important to ensure you have in a first aid kit whether you need it for home, the office or camping.

Personal Protective equipment

Equipment

• Eyewear (to protect your eyes from spills & splashes)

• Trauma Scissors (to assist with cutting fabric off patients)

• Gloves & facemasks (to protect from bodily fluids)

• CPR pocket mask or shield (to protect you when giving mouth to mouth)

• Thermal (Space) Blanket to keep someone warm

•  Thermometer (to assess whether someone is too hot or cold) 

• Safety pins and/or tape (to secure bandages)

• Splinter forceps/tweezers (for those minor splinters)

• Eyepads and/or eyewash

• Flashlight (for those dark moments)

• Whistle (to attract attention)