A first aid bag is a vital piece of equipment for any gap year or round-the-world trip, but most travelers are unsure of what they should pack. Continue reading to discover about the crucial items you should include in your first aid kit for seniors’ outings.
Plasters
It goes without saying that they are a must-have in every first-aid kit. A cut or graze is the most frequent kind of minor injury, so it’s always a good idea to have a stash of plasters in various sizes on hand.
If you anticipate doing a lot of walking during your trip and aren’t accustomed to it, blister plasters are a fantastic investment.
It’s not essential to bring so many that you could establish your own mini field hospital; a couple of each kind would do, and you can always resupply when you pass a drugstore.
Gauze
Gauze is a jack-of-all-trades in the medical field. It may be used to clean an injury, provide pressure to a wound, aid in the stopping of bleeding, soak up blood, and even as part of a basic dressing for small-to-medium wounds.
A clean wound and a layer of gauze held down with tape or a bandage is typically enough to give you enough time to have it checked out by a professional. Individually wrapped sterile squares of gauze are the ideal sort of gauze to have in a first aid box. This avoids the need to trim them to size when you need them fast and, of course, makes keeping the wound clean and sterile simpler.
Small Scissors
These are included in each commercially accessible first aid kit (but may also be purchased independently) and are plainly handy for cutting gauze or bandages to size. If you do bring scissors, make sure your first aid kit is in your checked luggage while in travel, otherwise airline security will take them away from you.
Pain Relief Medication
A tiny packet of basic paracetamol (such as acetaminophen) or any other corresponding brand names is generally enough, although ibuprofen or other comparable drugs are also acceptable. It doesn’t have to be anything special; you can take any pain reliever you regularly use when you have a headache or moderate discomfort.
Antibacterial Creams
It’s also a good idea to have antimicrobial treatments on hand, such as Neosporin, in case of wounds or scrapes. This will help them recover quicker and avoid any potential infections.
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