First aid kit

First aid kits are staples in the attention to emergencies of different types. First aid kits were possibly first assembled by Johnson & Johnson in 1888.^[1]

First, establish the space's requirements, for example, for home, a school, makerspace or community center. Then, identify specific needs according to your environmental risks, for example: special medications needed for you or your group members, specific threats (epidemics, natural disaster, workplace risks). You can find through a plethora of first aid kits lists with your specific requirements in mind online and other technical documentation.

See below a basic list that can be used as a starter kit.

• First aid manual or instructions
• Adhesive bandages (of various sizes)
• Sterile gauze pads
• Adhesive tape
• Antiseptic wipes or solution
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
• Antihistamines (for allergic reactions)
• Elastic bandage (for sprains)
• Instant cold packs
• N95 masks
• Nitrile gloves

• NREMT Skillset