Fist Aid Kit

The contents of a first aid kit should vary depending on the kind of the journey.  The kit for travel in remote regions should include more as opposed to that for travel mostly in cities where proximity to emergency rooms allows expert medical care at any time of the day.  A basic kit should include the following:

•   Elastic 4 inch bandage with Velcro closure

•   Sterile gauze pads (2” and 4”)

•   Cotton

•   Anti-itch lotion or cream (hydrocortisone)

•   Antiseptic for cleansing wounds

•   Antibiotic ointment - to prevent infection of minor wounds

•   Latex gloves

•   Clean towel - for a pillow or as a wrap for ice

•   Chemical ice packs

It is also important to have some basic medicines on hand in your family's medicine cabinet. 

·      Pain and/or fever reliever- such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

•   Decongestant and cough medicine.

•   Antihistamine for allergic reactions.

•   Antacid for upset stomach

•   Antidiarrheal

•   Eye drops

•   Thermometer, tweezers and scissors.

•   Blanket