It doesn't take long to assemble a first-aid kit for your home and car for use in the event of an emergency. A typical first-aid kit might include:

• 2-and 3-inch sterile rolled bandages (3 of each size)
• 2-and 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4 to 6 of each size)
• Activated charcoal (if advised by Poison Control Centre)
• Antiseptic
• Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
• Cleaning agent/soap
• Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
• Latex gloves (2 pairs minimum)
• Needle
• Petroleum jelly
• Pre-moistened towelettes
• Safety pins, assorted
• Scissors
• Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
• Sunscreen
• Syrup of ipecac (to induce vomiting if advised by Poison Control Centre)
• Thermometer
• Tongue blades (2)
• Triangular cloth bandages (3)
• Tweezers

Please contact a local first-aid/CPR organization such as St. John's Ambulance to obtain a basic first-aid/CPR manual.