First Aid Kit Inventory Checklist

Supplies for a Complete First Aid Kit

A well-equipped first aid kit is essential for handling minor injuries and emergencies effectively. Regularly checking and restocking your first aid kit ensures that it is always ready for use when needed. Below is a comprehensive inventory checklist to guide you in maintaining a fully stocked first aid kit.

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Wound Care Supplies:

Injury Support and Protection:

  • Adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)

  • Sterile gauze pads

  • Adhesive tape

  • Sterile cotton balls/swabs

  • Antiseptic wipes

  • Antiseptic solution (e.g., hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine)

  • Antibiotic ointment

Elastic bandages (for sprains and strains)

Triangular bandages (for slings or immobilization)

Sterile eye pads

Eye wash solution

Instant cold packs

Disposable gloves

Medications and Treatments:

Tools and Instruments:

  • Pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen)

  • Antihistamines (for allergic reactions)

  • Anti-diarrheal medication

  • Antacids

  • Oral rehydration salts

  • Epinephrine auto-injector (for severe allergic reactions, if necessary)

  • Scissors

  • Tweezers

  • Thermometer

  • CPR face mask or shield

  • Safety pins

  • Splinter removal tool

Miscellaneous Items:

Additional Supplies for Special Situations:

  • Emergency contact numbers

  • First aid manual or guidebook

  • Blanket

  • Whistle (for signaling for help)

  • Flashlight and extra batteries

  • Personal medications (as needed)

  • Burn gel or dressing

  • Snake bite kit (if in snake-prone areas)

  • Tick removal tool

  • Sterile saline solution (for cleaning wounds)

  • Space blanket (for hypothermia)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Specialized Items for Outdoor or Travel First Aid Kits:

  • Face masks (disposable or cloth)

  • Hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol)

  • Disposable gloves (latex or nitrile)

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Moleskin or blister pads

  • Compass or navigation tool

  • Signal mirror

  • Water purification tablets

Additional Items for Workplace First Aid Kits:

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

  • Eyewash station or bottles

  • Burn dressings or gel

  • Chemical spill kit

  • Emergency eyewash shower

  • First aid logbook (for recording incidents and treatments)

  • Consent forms (if administering first aid in a professional setting)

  • Emergency contact information for employees or household members

  • Insurance information (if applicable)

Specialized Medical Equipment (if trained and authorized):

Pediatric-Specific Items (for households with children):

  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Tourniquet

  • Airway adjuncts (e.g., nasopharyngeal airway)

  • SAM splint

  • Pediatric pain relievers (in appropriate dosages)

  • Pediatric dose syringe or dropper

  • Pediatric electrolyte solution (for dehydration)

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