Use this list to help stock a first aid kit for your household. Keep it together in one place (and take it with you on vacations), and instruct each household member as to its location and the proper use of each item. As with any medicines, be sure to follow all precautions including storing them out of reach of children and using only products with child safety caps.

If you need professional medical treatment, come to the Emergency Department at Wabash County Hospital where you will receive prompt, expert care - whenever you need it.

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen and aspirin tablets
For headaches, pain, fever and simple sprains of strains of the body. (Aspirin should not be used for relief of flu symptoms or given to children.)

Ipecac syrup and activated charcoal
For treatment after ingestion of certain poisons. (Use only on the advice of a poison control center or the Emergency Department.)

Elastic wraps
For wrapping wrist, ankle, knee and elbow injuries

Triangular bandage
For wrapping injuries and making an arm sling

Scissors with rounded tipsAdhesive tape and 2" gauze
For dressing wounds

Disposable, instant-activating ice bags
To aid in the prevention of swelling

Antibiotic ointment
For burns, cuts and scrapes

Gauze in rolls and in 2 & 4-inch pads
For dressing wounds

Bandage closures, ¼ and 1 inch
For taping cut edges together

Tweezers
To remove small splinters and ticks

Safety Pins
To fasten splints and bandages

Rubber Gloves
To protect your hands and reduce the risk of infection when treating open wounds

First aid manual

List of emergency phone numbers