What does a survival kit contain?

There are about 20 things in a first aid kit. The standard first aid kit includes: -emergency phone numbers -small and large sterile gauze pads -adhesive tape -bandages to make a sling -adhesive bandages in assorted sizes -scissors -tweezers -safety pins -ice bag or chemical ice pack -disposable gloves -a flashlight (with extra batteries) -antiseptic wipes or soap -pencil and paper -a blanket -syrup of ipecac (only use if told to do so by poison control!) -eye patches -a thermometer, -coins for a pay phone ** -possibly a first aid manual.

Contents

Commercially available first aid kits available via normal retail routes have traditionally been intended for treatment of minor injuries only. Typical contents include adhesive bandages, regular strength pain medication, and gauze and low grade disinfectant.

Specialized first aid kits are available for various regions, vehicles or activities, which may focus on specific risks or concerns related to the activity. For example, first aid kits sold through marine supply stores for use in watercraft may contain seasickness remedies.

Specialized first aid kits are available for various regions, vehicles or activities, which may focus on specific risks or concerns related to the activity. For example, first aid kits sold through marine supply stores for use in watercraft may contain seasickness remedies.

Airway, Breathing and CirculationFirst aid treats the ABCs as the foundation of good treatment. For this reason, most modern commercial first aid kits (although not necessarily those assembled at home) will contain a suitable infection barrier for performing artificial respiration as part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, examples include:

· Pocket mask

· Face shield

Advanced first aid kits may also contain items such as:

· Or pharyngeal airway

· Nasopharyngeal airway

· Bag valve mask

· Manual aspirator or suction unit

· Sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff)

· Stethoscope