What medical supplies should be kept for the home

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medical supplies for the home

by Bogie

Here is an article on medical supplies needed for the home. I hope you find the information useful!

It is very important to keep some medical supplies in our home in case an emergency occurs. Keep your supplies in a convenient place, but out of the reach of children.

You should instruct your children regarding emergencies and using our 911 System. You can even put a sticker on the telephone and review the proper guidelines such as fire, if someone is nonresponsive or accidents such as falls, etc. Children are smart and can save your life, so please take the time to instruct them on emergency guidelines.
The general supplies to keep on hand are:

  • Thermometer
  • Tweezers
  • Sharp Scissors
  • Cotton Balls & Swabs
  • Disposable gloves for use on blood or bodily fluids
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    For Cuts and Lacerations:

  • Band-Aids
  • Gauze
  • Adhesive or paper tape
  • Peroxide or Betadine to clean wounds
  • Antibiotic creme,( i.e. Neosporin)

  • For Insect Bites:
  • Tweezers to remove stinger
  • Hydrocortisone Creme to relieve redness and itching (If patient is allergic to some insects such as Bees, keep a Bee-sting Kit on hand containing and injectible epinephrine.)

  • For Burns:
  • A cold pak
  • Antiseptic cremes
  • Gauze
  • Burn spray

  • For Sprains:
  • Ace Bandages
  • Cold pak
  • Medical Supplies for the home Resources:

    - Suggested Household Medical Supply List

    Author Credit:

    Bogie is the contributing writer at www.mymedicalplanner.com and loves writing articles related to the health field and web development. He also cares that his articles are not illegally duplicated and passed around!
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