Sphygmomanometer

A sphygmomanometer is a medical gadget. It is useful for measuring blood pressure. It is also

popular as blood pressure monitor, blood pressure gauge, or even as blood pressure meter. This
device can determine the blood pressure by measuring the force of the heart for moving blood.

Stethoscope
For use in the detection and amplification of sounds associated with various organs of the human
body. The Stethoscope is a medical instrument for listening to the action of someones heart or
breathing. The Stethoscope is ideal to keep within a medical or first aid room.
Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic used on the skin to prevent infection of minor cuts,
scrapes, and burns. It may also be used as a mouth rinse to help remove mucus or to relieve
minor mouth irritation (such as due to canker/cold sores, gingivitis).
Salvon
It protects against infection by cleansing and killing bacteria in cuts, grazes and minor wounds. It
effectively washes out dirt and debris without the need to touch sore or broken skin.
Sanitizer
The alcohol-based hand sanitizers are antiseptic products that can be used to avoid the
transmission of pathogens.
A level of alcohol of at least 70% kills 99.9% of the bacteria on the hands 30 seconds after
application.
Tincture iodine
It is for use on minor wounds, cuts and scrapes.
Mercurochrome
Help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. It is for external use only.
Smelling salts
Used to help revive people who’ve fainted.
Crepe bandages
To support the healing of sprains and strains, as they provide good compression to injured areas,
as per the PRICE method, but as they’re elastic they don’t prevent joints or muscles from
flexing.
Triangle bandages
Is used as an arm sling or as a pad to control bleeding. It may also be used to support or
immobilise an injury to a bone or joint or as improvised padding over a painful injury. A tubular
gauze bandage is used to retain a dressing on a finger or toe.
Band aids
Is used in combination with a dressing where a wound is present. A roller bandage is used to
secure a dressing in place. A triangular bandage is used as an arm sling or as a pad to control
bleeding.
Cotton balls
Used as an absorbent material to soak up excess fluid from around a wound. Note that the
looseness of cotton wool roll makes it unsuitable for cleaning open wounds, as the fibres may
become trapped inside the wound, increasing the risk of infection.
Gauze sponges
Are used in a number of different applications and are great for general cleaning, dressings,
prepping, packing and debriding wounds. It can also be used as a temporary absorbent dressing
over wounds.
GAUZE BANDAGES
Used to absorb fluids and provide a semi-permeable barrier over a wound. They can also be
used to apply ointments or rub cleansing fluids such as isopropyl alcohol onto a wound site or
incision.
Micro pore tape
Used to secure bandages and dressings to the skin without leaving a sticky residue, micropore
paper tape is hypoallergenic and can be used long-term without fear of skin irritation. Its
adhesive sticks to the skin, underlying tape, or directly to dressing materials.
Safety pins
To secure bandage wraps around arms and legs to prevent them from falling off the body. Safety
pins are extremely useful when you do not have access to adhesive bandages, dressings or tape.
Scissors
Used to safely and accurately cut bandages and dressings, allowing for proper wound care and
hygiene.
Dissecting forceps
Removing debris or splinters from a wound,
Kidney dishes
Catching patients bodily fluids. A kidney dish is ideal for use in medical and surgical wards.

Blanket
A protective shield for a rescuer or a person trapped by fire. The emergency fire blanket also can
be thrown over a burning area to extinguish flames and thereby create an escape route.
Flashlight
Provide illumination in low light or dark environments, which is essential for assessing injuries
and administering first aid. If an accident or injury occurs at night or in a poorly lit area, a
flashlight can help you see the wound or injury more clearly.
Whistle
A homing signal, guiding searchers through difficult terrain or hostile weather conditions toward
those who urgently need aid.
Dressing pad
Provides comfort and protection from debris or foreign matter causing bacterial infection. The
pad is attached to a cotton gauze bandage, which secures it to the wound and lightly compresses
the injured area to immobilise and control bleeding.

Antibiotic ointment
Is used to prevent and treat minor skin infections caused by small cuts, scrapes, or burns.

Thermometer
Monitoring body temperature – a vital sign that can offer crucial insights into an individual’s
well-being. The use of a thermometer is paramount for a quick and accurate assessment of an
individual’s health status.
Note book
To record the first aid treatment to relay to emergency support.
Pen
Record the first aid treatment to relay to emergency support.
Hot / cold pack
Hot and cold ice packs are a versatile and cost-effective addition to any first aid kit, providing
relief of pain or discomfort in multiple ways. When warm or hot, you can apply the pack to an
area of the body to increase blood circulation.
Ichthamammol
It is used to treat insect bites or stings and minor skin infections.
Latex gloves
Help to protect against the transmission of disease and illness. Note that the responder must still
washed his or her hands after the gloves are removed to eliminate the risk of disease
transmission.
Cotton tip applicator
To clean your ears, apply medication gently to cuts and scrapes and they can even be used to dab
aftershave on a nick to help it close up. Our cotton tip applicators come in sizes of 100 and 200,
and can also come sterilized and unsterilized.