These disposable gloves are to be used in any situation where you may come in contact with bodily fluids.
A solution like Betadine contains anti-infection agents, so this solution is used whenever the skin is broken, like a cut or a graze.
These are used to cover any moist wounds such as cuts and abrasions. When used in conjunction with an antiseptic, dressings can help stop infection.
Gauze is a lightweight bandage material that can be used as a wrap-around to keep a light dressing in place.
This can be cut to suit the size of the wound that needs dressing, and it sticks very well to the skin, making it perfect for awkward spots like knees and elbows.
These heavier bandages are used when a wound is bleeding more heavily, or support is required for an injury like a sprained ankle.
These are used when you need to perform resuscitation on a child. They must be sterilised after every use, and kept in a sealed bag between uses to keep it clean.
These are very handy for wiping or cleaning the skin, also for attending to weeping eyes.
These are used to cut bandages and other materials to size.
These should be placed over the eye in cases where an irritation cannot be removed immediately (in this case, medical attention should be sought), or when the eye continues weeping after cleaning.
This spray helps to relieve the itching and soreness associated with bites from insects such as mosquitoes or ants.
This is a salt and water mix that is used to wash or rinse wounds. It is also great for rinsing irritated eyes - for example, if a child gets sand in their eye. For this, we use the small plastic eye wash cup that you can see in the kit.
Tweezers are great for removing splinters or dirt from the skin.
These are used for cleaning - dipping them in the antiseptic solution first is a good way to remove any dirt or source of infection in a wound.
This is used to relieve the soreness of sunburn, although we take precautions against the children getting burnt by the sun whenever they're outside.
For minor wounds like a cut or scratch, plasters are perfect for protecting the wound from dirt and infection. Plasters need to be changed regularly to prevent infection and moisture build up around the wound.