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[[Image:Sac-de-rea-milouf-img 1004.jpg|thumb|First aid kit of the French Army]] | [[Image:Sac-de-rea-milouf-img 1004.jpg|thumb|First aid kit of the French Army]] | ||
A '''first aid kit''' is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving [[first aid]], particularly in a [[medical emergency]]. Most first aid kits contain | A '''first aid kit''' is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving [[first aid]], particularly in a [[medical emergency]]. Most first aid kits contain bandages for controlling bleeding, personal protective equipment such as [[Medical gloves|gloves]] and a [[CPR mask|breathing barrier]] for performing [[rescue breathing]] and [[cardiopulmonary resuscitation|CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)]], and sometimes instructions on how to perform [[first aid]]. | ||
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[[First aid]] can be performed without a first aid kit. Any cloth (preferably as clean as possible) can be used as a | [[First aid]] can be performed without a first aid kit. Any cloth (preferably as clean as possible) can be used as a bandage. Duct tape could also be used to secure a dressing. Common household items such as a magazine or even sticks can be used for [[splint (medicine)|splints]]. Direct pressure to stop bleeding can be applied with a hand if nothing else presents itself. Obviously it is better to have proper equipment, but improvised equipment has saved many lives. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||