Basic First Aid Every Home Should Have

According to the Dictionary, an emergency is a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action.  If we are not prepared for even the most minor emergency, there can sometimes be bigger consequences to deal with.  
In an effort to minimize emergencies, here is a basic first aid list that every home should have.

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Basic First Aid:

-Airtight packages of moist wipes

-Alcohol wipes

-Antibiotic ointment

-Antiseptic ointment or wipes

-Bandages (several sizes)

-Medicine dispenser

-Cold pack

-Cotton tipped applicators

-Elastic wrap and closures

-Flashlight and extra batteries

-Paper and pencil/pen

-Roll of adhesive tape

-Safety pins

-Sterile gauze pads and roll of gauze bandages

-Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher)

-Activated charcoal and syrup of ipecac (call Poison Control Center before using: 800-222-1222)

-Tweezers

-Scissors

-Disposable gloves

-Thermometer

 

Basic Medicines (can be found at your local pharmacy such as Walgreens or CVS):

-Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen and/ornaproxen sodium (for pain relief and fever reduction)

-Chewable aspirin tablets (for symptoms of a heart attack)

-Antacids

-Antihistamine tablets or syrup

-Anti-diarrhea medicine

-Cough medicine

-Decongestant tablets or liquid

 

Extra Items for Car and/or Boat:

-Clean, folded sheet and lightweight blanket

-Large flashlight and extra batteries

-Flares

-Large waterproof tarp or cover

-Plastic water bottles, sealed

 

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There are 12 wonderful, product filled categories to peruse. All of which can also be found on our website, www.mvmsinc.com.




Here is what you will find in our handy catalog:

Abdominal Pads and Gauze & Drain Sponges

Conforming Bandages & Gauze Rolls

Impregnated Gauze and Packing strips and Applicators

Self Adherent Wraps & Elastic Bandages

Tape & Dressing Retention

Island Dressings

Advanced Wound Care

Gloves, Surface Wipes & Sanitizers

Unna Boots

Bed-Ridden Products

Cleansers, Skin Creams & Ointments

Miscellaneous Wound Supplies

As you can see, there are tons of products to choose from to help heal most any kind of wound!

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Better Living Corner - Wound Care Supplies

In most homes, we all have bandaids, antibiotic ointment and maybe a roll of gauze and tape. That is the extent of the "wound care" section in the medicine cabinet.

Sunny asked: My son had a doozy of a bicycle accident. Our doctor sent us home all bandaged up, but I need more than the basic supplies. What wound care supplies are available?

We answered: Wound care has come a long way and there is a wide array of products available for wounds from burns to lacerations and major road rash.

Here is a basic rundown on Wound Care Supplies:

Adhesive Tapes come in elastic/stretchy, cloth, paper, plastic, breathable, see-through and with or without strong adhesion.

DuoDerm Dressing is a hydrocolloid/gel forming agent and is moisture retentive for high exudating wounds (leaking).

Gauze Pads & Drain Sponges are available in a wide variety of styles and types and are absorbent for different types of exudation. There literally is something for everything available these days!

Hydropolymer or Hydrogel Dressing is an "island dressing" with an adhesive border and central foam to absorb exudate.

Non-Adherent Dressings use no adhesive and the contact layer will not stick to the wound. These require some other form of retention such as tape.

Packing Strips can be impregnated with iodoform solution and are used for nasal passages, drain wicks or packing deep wounds.

Self Adherent Wrap is elastic wrap that functions as tape but only sticks to itself, not the skin.

Self Adherent Dressings are used for longer term coverage and protection, adhere to the skin and are either absorbent island style or transparent and breathable.

Of course this is just a simple breakdown of what is available! For more information or for help in finding the right wound care supplies for you, call us at 800-873-7121 or visit our website! We are happy to help you find what you need!