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Emergencies

Prepare a first aid kit

Supplies you need are usable and in date.

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Done when

Supplies you need are usable and in date.

Supplies you need are usable and in date.

Who this is for

People preparing home kits; ask a clinician about individual medicines.

Why this matters

You know where to find supplies you know how to use.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Check existing supplies such as gloves and dressings, with guidance from your trainer.
  2. Inspect packaging and expiry dates; ask a pharmacist about uncertain items.
  3. Label the box and explain which supplies need a trained user.

Evidence and references

  • Other
    Make a first aid kit(Opens in a new tab)American Red Crossจัดชุดตามความจำเป็น ตรวจของหมดอายุ และปรึกษาผู้ดูแลสุขภาพเรื่องของเฉพาะบุคคล อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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