A wound care kit allows medical providers to treat patients quickly and efficiently in an emergency. Since accidents and injuries can happen at any time, there is a significant benefit in having all of the necessary supplies available at home. A loved one getting hurt can make for a stressful experience. However, the kit ensures you have everything you need to manage the situation. Here is a guide to how to put together your own emergency care kit. 

Wound Care Essentials

The items you need to include in your kit may be specific to your family's individual needs. However, there are basic items that are helpful for everyone to have on hand. Medical gloves and disposable face masks create a barrier that protects both the person administering help and the person injured. These items prevent the transmission of bacteria, infection or viruses.

Alcohol pads are necessary for cleaning wounds, disinfecting the area, and preventing infection. Gauze or non-woven sponges, dressing, and bandages are used to create a sterile barrier, as well as pack and protect wounds using medical tape. Cotton balls or cotton-tipped applicators are used for cleaning and sanitizing in tandem with alcohol or ointment. The best medicines and anseptics to include are rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and antibiotic ointment.

How to Store the Kit

How you store your kit depends on what you have in your kit and where you plan on accessing it. You may want one for your home, your car, or travel. Considering where you plan to use it, you may want to use anything from a compact soft shell case to a larger tool or tackle box. The best choice is a container that allows for easy organization and accessibility.

Part of maintaining optimal health is having the right tools, equipment, and medical supplies, which is why residents throughout Cincinnati, OH, and the Tri-State area depend on Bernens Medical & Pharmacy. Since 1963, this local, hometown pharmacy has provided a wide variety of wound care products and professional services alongside a skilled staff, happy to answer any questions you have. Their dedication to refilling prescriptions quickly and keeping top-of-the-line blood pressure monitors, ambulatory aids, and diabetic supplies in stock is a testament to their commitment to your health. To learn more about their services, visit the website or call (513) 471-7575.