first aid kit

Box that contains the materials required to administer first aid, including bandages, medication and instruments.

tweezers

Instrument used to remove fragments of a foreign body (usually splinters) accidentally introduced under the skin.

absorbent cotton

Absorbent white cotton containing no fatty or resinous substances; it is used to clean wounds.

elastic support bandage

Extensible fabric that is rolled around a limb to reduce an edema (swelling) or to secure a bandage or splint.

scissors

Instrument with two movable overlapping shanks having sharp inside edges; they are used for trimming and cutting.

antiseptic

Substance that kills pathogenic microorganisms on living tissue.

first aid manual

Booklet describing how to treat common injuries and illnesses.

gauze roller bandage

Roll of extremely light, transparent cotton fabric used to make compresses or dress wounds.

adhesive bandage

Adhesive strip with a piece of gauze for dressing wounds.

cotton applicators

Stick whose ends are covered with cotton wadding; they are used to clean and disinfect wounds.

sterile pad

Piece of sterilized gauze that is folded into several layers and used to dress wounds.

triangular bandage

Triangular piece of fabric used to dress wounds.

rubbing alcohol

Alcohol used to clean and disinfect skin or wounds after scarring.

splints

Small strips of wood, metal or plastic used to immobilize a limb that is fractured, sprained or dislocated.

aspirin

Salicylic acid tablet used to treat pain, fever and inflammation.

peroxide

Antiseptic used to clean and disinfect wounds.

adhesive tape

Sticky tape used to fasten bandages, compresses and other materials to a wound.