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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 bandages for controlling bleeding, personal protective equipment such as [[Medical gloves|gloves]] and a [[CPR mask|breathing barrier]] for performing | 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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