Assemble First Aid Kits
2-3 hoursBuild kits for home, car, and travel with bandages, antiseptic, gauze, tweezers, gloves, and emergency contacts list.
Beginner1-2 days
First Aid Guide
Free step-by-step first aid for parents. Plan first aid with calculators and checklists covering assemble first aid kits, learn basic first aid skills.
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Workflow
Learn Basic First Aid Skills
4-8 hoursTake a Red Cross or AHA first aid/CPR course — hands-on training builds confidence for real emergencies.
Create Emergency Action Plan
1-2 hoursPost emergency numbers (911, poison control 1-800-222-1222), know nearest ER, and plan for natural disasters common in your area.
Maintain Readiness
OngoingRefresh skills every 2 years, restock kits after use, update emergency contacts, and review plan with family seasonally.
Tools Used
- Medical Bill Calculator: Cost Share and EOB CheckPrimary
Estimate ER visit costs to understand when urgent care is appropriate.
- Health Insurance Cost-Sharing CalculatorPrimary
Know ER and urgent care coverage under your plan.
- Heart-Rate Range CalculatorReference
Assess pulse during first aid emergencies.
- Prescription Cost Calculator: Actual Quote ComparisonSupporting
Budget restocking costs for kit medications and supplies.
Checklist
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Equipment
Training
Planning
Maintenance
Reference Materials
Kit Readiness FormulaFormula
Kit readiness score = (stocked items ÷ recommended items) × 100. Restock when score < 80% or any item expires within 30 days.
Essential First Aid Kit ContentsTable
Red Cross recommended items for home first aid kits.
| Item | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive bandages | 25 assorted | Minor cuts |
| Gauze pads | 4-6 | Wound dressing |
| Antiseptic wipes | 10 | Wound cleaning |
| Tweezers | 1 | Splinter removal |
| CPR face shield | 1 | Rescue breathing |
When to Call 911 vs Urgent CareStandard
Call 911 for: chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, stroke symptoms, unconsciousness. Urgent care for: minor fractures, sprains, moderate cuts, fever.
AEDs Save Lives
Automated external defibrillators increase cardiac arrest survival from 10% to 40% — know locations in your workplace and community.
Poison Control Hotline
Save 1-800-222-1222 (Poison Control) in every phone — free 24/7 expert guidance for ingestion emergencies.
Stop the Bleed
Free Stop the Bleed training teaches tourniquet use — uncontrolled bleeding kills within minutes.
Safety Notes
- First aid stabilizes until professional help arrives — it does not replace emergency medical care for serious injuries.