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Moving into a new house means that you will have to address many details around your home. People rarely consider a first aid kit as a must-have item when moving into a home, but if you think about the consequences of not having one it should be the first thing on your checklist.
The first thing to consider in a first aid kit is the container that will hold all of your items. There are many types of first aid kits designed to address various situations. You should have an accessible container that's portable but with enough room to include the basics. If you are going to keep it in your home then it is perfectly OK to use a resealable plastic freezer bag.
A standard first aid kit is usually a small metal container or a small bag which includes adhesive bandages of various sizes, gauze with metal clips, tape, small scissors, alcohol wipes, tweezers, an ice pack and exam gloves. You may question why you would even need some of these items but in an emergency its better to be over prepared than ill-equipped.
An outdoor first aid kit should include everything that a basic kit has but with the addition of a whistle or air horn, a flashlight or LED (Light-emitting diode) to help rescuers locate you, a GPS device or compass in the event that you should get lost. Being that Greensboro has such lush foliage you have a much greater chance of encountering a snake than you would in other cities. In the rare case that someone is bitten by a snake you should have things like eye drops and a snake venom extractor on hand.
Sports related injuries are treated in a very different manner than any other injury. If you are involved with sports or have children that play sports in your yard or in the area, you should include specific items like sting medication, antibiotic medication, aspirin, eye pads, burn relief pads, and electrolyte tablets.
If your home has a swimming pool then you may want to include items that treat water related injuries like CPR shields, and external defibrillators with pads for both children and adults.
Be sure to regularly check your first aid kit to ensure that the contents are up to date and in working order. Keeping a fully stocked first aid kit around can mean the difference between a minor injury and a medical emergency. You can find first aid kits already assembled to meet your needs at most drugstores and retail locations. You may even be able to find first aid kits at most moving companies so keep an eye out for one while you are purchasing packing equipment or moving services.
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