First aid kit facts for kids

A First-aid kit

First aid kits are used to perform first aid on injured people.

A first aid kit often contains the following items:

Two pairs of latex, or other sterile gloves (if you are allergic to latex).
Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Burn ointment to prevent infection.
Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
Eye wash solution to flush the eyes.
Thermometer
Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers.
A small vial of super glue, carefully used, can close cuts.
Scissors
CPR face mask

Images for kids

Large and small first aid kits used by the British Red Cross for event first aid, in the internationally recognized ISO green with a white cross. These kits also feature the red cross, which is a protected symbol under the Geneva Conventions and may only be used by the Red Cross or military.
A Pocket mask in its case.
Adhesive bandages are one of the most commonly used items in a first aid kit.
Plastic tweezers
Disposable gloves are often found in modern first-aid kits.
A waterproof Pelican first aid kit.
Travel pharmacy (early 20th century).
Alternate version of the first aid symbol