First aid kit

Always be prepared for emergencies by having a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in the workplace. It can prove essential, or even life-saving, when somebody is hurt or becomes ill.

The Cayman Islands Red Cross recommends the first aid kit contains the following items:

First aid kit box ………………………………………… 1

Multi-trauma dressing 12×30 ………………………… 1

Dynarex 1/2-inch cloth tape roll …………………….. 1

Dynarex 1-inch cloth tape roll ……………………….. 1

Sterile 4×4 (8-ply) packages in 2s ………………….. 8

Triangular bandage 40x40x56 ……………………….. 2

Sterile 5×9 gauze pads…………………………………. 5

1×3 plastic adhesive bandage 100 per box ………… 1

Small trauma scissors …………………………………1 pair

Latex-free gloves……………………………………… 1 pair

Ammonia inhalants 10 per box ……………………… 1

Sooth-a-Sting swabs 10 per box ……………………. 1

Irrigating eye solution 4 oz ………………………….. 1

Instant junior ice pack ……………………………….. 2

CPR shield barrier …………………………………….. 1

Providone iodine prep pads 100 …………………… 10

Ace bandage 3-inch ………………………………….. 1

Keep it up-to-date

You can buy a first aid kit or put one together yourself.

Check it regularly to ensure:

✚ All items are included

✚ Medication and other items are not out of date

✚ Emergency numbers are current