
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.
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