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McKesson
McKesson 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 60 per Case
Package Count: 60. Hydrox isopropyl alcohol topical solution is a great addition to first aid kit. The topical solution is made with 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol to suit a wide variety of first aid needs.Rubbing alcohol can be used on minor cuts and...
$59.67 -
McKesson
McKesson Irrigation Solution, Sterile Water, Screw Top
McKesson sterile water for irrigation solution is a liquid that is used for cleaning wounds, moistening wound dressings and device irrigation. This sterile irrigation water comes sterilized and is intended only for sterile irrigation, washing, rinsing...
As low as $9.29 -
Puritan
Puritan Wound Measuring Device, Sterile Foam Tipped, Polystyrene Shaft
This wound measuring device from Puritan Medical Products is a dedicated and accurate wound measurement device for pressure ulcers, stomach and surgical wounds. It is important to measure wounds so you can empirically determine whether a wound is healing...
As low as $58.95 -
Mepilex
Mepilex Border Flex Adhesive Silicone Foam Dressing, with Border, 3 in x 3 in
Mepilex Border Flex with proprietary Flex Technology is a five-layer bordered foam wound dressing that has conformability and stays on better for longer wear time.Proprietary Flex technology enables 360° stretch, thanks to patent-pending Y-cuts in the...
As low as $30.99 -
Mepilex
Mepilex Border Flex Adhesive Silicone Foam Dressing, with Border, 4 in x 4 in
Mepilex Border Flex with proprietary Flex Technology is a five-layer bordered foam wound dressing that has conformability and stays on better for longer wear time.Proprietary Flex technology enables 360° stretch, thanks to patent-pending Y-cuts in the...
As low as $38.99 -
Thermasonic
Thermasonic Gel Warmer 5.2 X 8.5 X 9.5 Inch
Gel warmers rapidly heat ultrasound gel and consistently monitor temperature. Durable construction, suitable for wall mounting or countertop use, and each unit comes with a two-year warranty.Powerful heating element uniformly heats bottles of gel...
$224.00 -
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health Alcohol Prep Pads, Nonwoven Material, Sterile, Large
Meets the USP testing requirements for purified water Compatible with CHG Soft, non-woven pads provide excellent absorbency Used as a topical antiseptic; preparing skin for injections
As low as $7.99 -
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health Reusable Large Ice Bag, 6 1/2 x 14 in
Cardinal Health™ general purpose ice bags have three-layer construction, including a soft outer covering that is soothing against injured tissue. Fill with your own ice and this ice bag's absorbent middle layer will wick away moisture and remain...
As low as $10.77 -
Mepilex
Mepilex Border Heel, Butterfly-Shape Mepilex Border Heel, 8 3/5 in x 9 in
Mölnlycke's butterfly-shape Mepilex Border Heel features proprietary Deep Defense® technology, providing an optimal balance of strength and flexibility. Each of the five layers serves a specific purpose in pressure ulcer prevention – adding to the...
As low as $214.10 -
Mepilex
Mepilex Border Sacrum, Silicone Foam Dressing, 6 1/3 in x 7 9/10 in
Mepilex Border Sacrum is a self-adherent soft silicone bordered foam dressing that is waterproof and bacteria-proofAbsorbs moderate-to-high amounts of exudate
As low as $139.99 -
Mepilex
Mepilex Border Flex Adhesive Silicone Foam Dressing, with Border, 6 in x 6 in
Mepilex Border Flex with proprietary Flex Technology is a five-layer bordered foam wound dressing that has conformability and stays on better for longer wear time.Proprietary Flex technology enables 360° stretch, thanks to patent-pending Y-cuts in the...
As low as $60.08 -
McKesson
Irrigation Solution McKesson Sodium Chloride Not for Injection, Bottle Screw Top
Use this premium-grade McKesson USP normal saline for wound care needs in a variety of medical settings. This 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation solution comes in a screw-top bottle that keeps the contents sterile until it is opened. You can use this USP...
As low as $9.35
First Aid & Wound Care
First Aid and Wound Care
Whether you're dealing with a minor burn or a skinned knee, it is essential to know how to address the injury and have the appropriate first aid and wound care supplies readily available.
First Aid and Wound Care
First aid requires good hygiene; always clean hands before touching a wound and sterilize tools to clean the wound. Minor injuries will stop bleeding on their own but need to be cleansed with water to prevent infection. More extensive wounds may require firm pressure to stop the bleeding and tools such as gauze or first aid scissors for removing debris.
Wound care is the next step after cleaning and slowing the blood flow. The individual treating the wound can apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment or burn cream to prevent infection and ensure a moist environment ideal for wound healing. Next, cover the area with a bandage, gauze pad with tape, or rolled gauze to protect the wound. The type of cover will depend on the size of the wound, with smaller bandages used for minor wounds and gauze used for more significant injuries.
Get medical care if you cannot stop blood flow or if the wound or burn is extensive.
First Aid Supplies
The person treating the injury should wear gloves to help avoid the transfer of bacteria to the skin. If multiple people need first aid, change gloves or wash hands between each patient. You can use alcohol pads to sanitize the wound and materials in contact with the wound to prevent infection. Some first aid kits contain a small bottle of antiseptic instead of alcohol pads. You can use tweezers to help remove debris and splinters- sanitize the tweezers before using them.
Splints are also a first aid stable and great for immobilizing an injury. Most first aid kits contain small splints meant for fingers but also have bandages to immobilize or stabilize injured arms and legs.
Most first aid kits have instant hot, and cold packs; cold can be great for numbing pain and reducing inflammation, which is why many first aid kits will have at least one instant cold pack. Meanwhile, some injuries, such as muscle injuries, require warmth from an instant heat pack.
If you have CPR training, you want a breathing barrier or a resuscitation mask. The breathing barrier protects during CPR and helps avoid the transfer of germs from mouth to mouth. If you feel uncomfortable using a breathing barrier, you can get a resuscitation mask instead.
Checking the temperature can be an important part of first aid. If you suspect a fever or hypothermia, a thermometer is useful for checking the temperature. You should have at least one non-Mercury thermometer at home. If you have young children, a non-glass thermometer is safer compared to a glass thermometer.
Consider adding an emergency blanket to your kit if you like camping or travel often. They are very reflective and will keep you warm while signaling for help.
Wound Care Supplies
Wound care supplies should include medications, wound dressings, bandages, gauze, and adhesive tape. It is also good to have scissors and pins handy. Medications such as antibacterial ointment protect cuts and scrapes from infection, and you should apply these before bandaging the wound. While antiseptic solutions are part of first aid, you should also have them among your wound care supplies to sanitize wounds before and in between dressing applications.
There are multiple types of wound dressings in several sizes to allow you to address a few basic types of wounds and cuts. These can include band-aids of various sizes and shapes, sterile gauze dressing or gauze pads, cellulose dressing, impregnated dressing.
You can use bandages on the wound directly or apply them to keep a dressing in place. You can also use some types of bandages to stabilize an injured limb. Manufacturers list the bandage use on the box or in their online description.
Adhesive tape is important for holding bandages and dressings in place. It would help if you used adhesive tape any time you use a non-adhesive bandage or dressing or feel you need something extra to ensure that an adhesive bandage or dressing stays in place.
Whether you're dealing with a minor burn or a skinned knee, it is essential to know how to address the injury and have the appropriate first aid and wound care supplies readily available.
First Aid and Wound Care
First aid requires good hygiene; always clean hands before touching a wound and sterilize tools to clean the wound. Minor injuries will stop bleeding on their own but need to be cleansed with water to prevent infection. More extensive wounds may require firm pressure to stop the bleeding and tools such as gauze or first aid scissors for removing debris.
Wound care is the next step after cleaning and slowing the blood flow. The individual treating the wound can apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment or burn cream to prevent infection and ensure a moist environment ideal for wound healing. Next, cover the area with a bandage, gauze pad with tape, or rolled gauze to protect the wound. The type of cover will depend on the size of the wound, with smaller bandages used for minor wounds and gauze used for more significant injuries.
Get medical care if you cannot stop blood flow or if the wound or burn is extensive.
First Aid Supplies
The person treating the injury should wear gloves to help avoid the transfer of bacteria to the skin. If multiple people need first aid, change gloves or wash hands between each patient. You can use alcohol pads to sanitize the wound and materials in contact with the wound to prevent infection. Some first aid kits contain a small bottle of antiseptic instead of alcohol pads. You can use tweezers to help remove debris and splinters- sanitize the tweezers before using them.
Splints are also a first aid stable and great for immobilizing an injury. Most first aid kits contain small splints meant for fingers but also have bandages to immobilize or stabilize injured arms and legs.
Most first aid kits have instant hot, and cold packs; cold can be great for numbing pain and reducing inflammation, which is why many first aid kits will have at least one instant cold pack. Meanwhile, some injuries, such as muscle injuries, require warmth from an instant heat pack.
If you have CPR training, you want a breathing barrier or a resuscitation mask. The breathing barrier protects during CPR and helps avoid the transfer of germs from mouth to mouth. If you feel uncomfortable using a breathing barrier, you can get a resuscitation mask instead.
Checking the temperature can be an important part of first aid. If you suspect a fever or hypothermia, a thermometer is useful for checking the temperature. You should have at least one non-Mercury thermometer at home. If you have young children, a non-glass thermometer is safer compared to a glass thermometer.
Consider adding an emergency blanket to your kit if you like camping or travel often. They are very reflective and will keep you warm while signaling for help.
Wound Care Supplies
Wound care supplies should include medications, wound dressings, bandages, gauze, and adhesive tape. It is also good to have scissors and pins handy. Medications such as antibacterial ointment protect cuts and scrapes from infection, and you should apply these before bandaging the wound. While antiseptic solutions are part of first aid, you should also have them among your wound care supplies to sanitize wounds before and in between dressing applications.
There are multiple types of wound dressings in several sizes to allow you to address a few basic types of wounds and cuts. These can include band-aids of various sizes and shapes, sterile gauze dressing or gauze pads, cellulose dressing, impregnated dressing.
You can use bandages on the wound directly or apply them to keep a dressing in place. You can also use some types of bandages to stabilize an injured limb. Manufacturers list the bandage use on the box or in their online description.
Adhesive tape is important for holding bandages and dressings in place. It would help if you used adhesive tape any time you use a non-adhesive bandage or dressing or feel you need something extra to ensure that an adhesive bandage or dressing stays in place.