The Importance of a First Aid Kit in Your Car



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It is very important to make sure you always have a first aid kit in your vehicle at all times.  Whether you are planning a trip across the country or just running the daily errands, a first aid kit is an important item to bring along.  While cars have made our lives much more convenient they are still very dangerous.  You can make your own first aid kit out of a tackle box for fishing, or even an art supply box works well.  Consult the list below from http://goo.gl/pn43em 
when packing your first aid kit, and you will be ready for any minor mishap along the way.

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•First aid manual, including basic CPR instruction
•Stretch bandage
•Adhesive bandages
•Sterile gauze
•Adhesive tape
•Cotton balls
•Antiseptic wipes/creams/solutions
•Burn ointment
•Petroleum jelly
•Antibiotic cream
•Hydrocortisone cream
•Calamine lotion
•Antihistamine cream such as Benadryl (children's version, too, for bug bites)
•Large, square piece of material to make a basic sling
•Tweezers
•Sharp scissors
•Razor blade or knife
•Latex gloves
•Instant cold packs
•Prescription medications in child-proof bottles
•Syrup of ipecac (talk with your doctor about use)
•Thermometer
•Acetaminophen and aspirin (never give aspirin to children under 12)
•Antacid
•Water bottle
•Saline solution for contact lens wearers
•Eye wash
•Moist towelettes/wipes
•Soap
•Insect repellent
•Sunscreen
•Small mirror
•A list of emergency phone numbers
•Medical history in case of emergency