First Aid Kits for Divers

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Below is a suggested list for a diving first aid kit. This kit can be modified to fit your individual needs.

• Gloves
• Antibacterial soap
• Household vinegar (to neutralize jellyfish stings)
• Household ammonia
• Cortisone Cream 1%
• Pain relievers
• Hot and cold packs
• Denature alcohol (for sterilizing equipment)
• Plastic wrap (to cover burns)
• Absorbent dressings (to control severe bleeding)
• Squeeze bottle of water (for cleansing eyes and wounds)
• Squeeze bottle of sterile saline
• Sterile cotton, gauze, and adhesive tape
• Band-aids and butterfly closures
• Q-tips
• Tongue Depressors
• Paper cups
• Single-edged razor blades
• Shaving cream
• Forceps
• Needle nose pliers and wire cutters (to remove fish hooks)
• Bandage scissors
• Lighter
• Blankets
• Backboard, splints, and braces
• Seasickness medication

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• Handling Scuba Emergencies