How to Build Your Own First-Aid Kit

Suggested First Aid Kit Items

Because of the possibility of exposure to communicable diseases, first-aid kits should include latex or vinyl gloves, plastic goggles or other eye protection, and antiseptic to be used when giving first aid to bleeding victims, as protection against possible exposure. Mouth barrier devices should be available for use during CPR.

If creating the first-aid kit for the car, consider adding a white handkerchief or towel to use to attract attention, a blanket, a large red and white sign that reads “Send help!” that you can place in the front or rear window in an emergency, and several bottles of water.