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[[File:Sac-de-rea-milouf-img 1004.jpg|thumb|A First-aid kit]]

'''First aid kits''' are used to perform [[first aid]] on injured people.

A first aid kit often contains some or all of the following items:

* Two pairs of latex, or other sterile gloves (if you are allergic to latex).
* Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
* Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
*[[Antibiotics|Antibiotic]] ointment to prevent infection.
* Burn ointment to prevent infection.
* [[Adhesive bandage]]s in a variety of sizes.
* Eye wash solution to flush the eyes.
*[[Thermometer]] 
* Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers.
* A small vial of [[super glue]], carefully used, can close cuts.
* Scissors
* CPR face mask
* Any other types of First Aid items.

== First Aid Kit Media ==
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File:Laerdal Pocket Mask Case.jpg|A [[pocket mask]] in its case

File:Sparadrap 2.jpg|Adhesive bandages are one of the most commonly used items in a first aid kit.

File:Tweezer-plastic.JPG|Plastic Tweezers, First-Aid Tool*First-Aid Kit

File:Disposable nitrile glove.jpg|[[Disposable]] gloves are often found in modern first-aid kits.

File:First aid 19.jpg|A waterproof [[Pelican Products|Pelican]] first aid kit

File:Pharmacie voyage ancienne.jpg|{{center|Travel pharmacy (early 20th century)}}

File:IFAK.jpg|Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) issued by w:United States Marine Corps

File:ISO 7010 E003 - First aid sign.svg|Safe condition sign E003: First aid

File:Green first aid symbol.svg|Alternate version of the first aid symbol
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== Related pages ==
{{wikibooks|First Aid/Appendix E: First Aid Kits}}
{{Wikivoyage|First aid kit for travellers}}
* [[First aid]]
* [[Injury]]
* [[Emergency]]

{{First aid topics}}

[[Category:Medical equipment]]


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