Having a car stocked with a medical (in event of injury) and a vehicle (in event of auto-trouble) Run through our handy car first aid kit check-list and ensure that you have both sets of emergency equipment in your car at all times.
You will never regret having these kits in your car, but will hopefully never have any case to use them

What should be in a first aid box (medical?)

The first step before you even consider what to put in a medical car first aid kit, is to source a suitable box to store everything

• First Aid Manual

Every first aid kit should contain a first aid manual. The manual will help you know how to treat wounds, sprains, bites, and other common health issues. The guide should be studied before a crisis arises, and everyone with access to the kit should know the basics of first aid.

• Antibiotics cream or powder for injuries and Antiseptic gel for cleaning your hands

• Pain Relievers

Each first aid kit should include a selection of pain relievers. Aspirin-based and non-aspirin pain relievers should be included in the kit at all times. If there are children in the house, be sure to include pain relievers meant for them. These will come in handy when treating a deep wound or scrape and can also be used to relieve minor aches and pains e.g Paracetamol

• Alcohol Swabs

Alcohol swabs are used to clean the infected or wounded area before antibiotic ointment or bandages are placed on the area. Alcohol swabs may also be used in conjunction with anesthetic swabs and can be used to sterilize tweezers if needed.

• Aloevera based burn gel/ ointment

Aloevera aids in preventing burns from blistering and scarring

• Bandages

Adhesive bandages in multiple sizes should be part of a first aid kit. Consider purchasing a box of assorted-size bandages and putting a few of each in the kit. Traditional size bandages are needed more often than the largest and smallest sizes, so it’s a good idea to add a few extra of these, just in case.

• Elastic Bandages

Elastic bandages help keep a sprained joint immobile and reduce swelling. Elastic bandages come with either hook-and-loop or metal fasteners to keep them in place. These flexible bandages can be wrapped around ankles, knees, wrists, and elbows until you can get to a doctor. These bandages vary in width from one to six inches.

• Tweezers

Tweezers are an important tool to have in any first aid kit regardless of how basic your kit is. Tweezers can be used to remove debris such as glass, dirt, or splinters from a wound. They can also be used to remove stingers left behind by bees.

• Medical Tape

Medical tape is used to secure gauze pads or wraps when they are being used as a bandage. This tape is designed not to leave residue behind and usually comes in a long roll

• Curved medical scissors are perfect for cutting clothes always in the event of an accident
• Saline solution for cleaning wounds
• Disposable rubber gloves
• A flashlight

Car First Aid Kit (vehicle)

• Warning triangle
• Car fire extinguisher (dry powder extinguisher that carries a BC or ABC rating and BS rite mark recommended)
• Jumper cables/ car battery charge
• Oil
• Transmission fluid
• Coolant
• Brake fluid
• Jack
• Washer fluid
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Adjustable wrench
• Tire pressure gauge
• Portable Air Compressor Pump
• Spare tire

In conclusion: we all hope that we never need to use either of these kits be it through collision or breakdown

I wonder when the First Aid Box/Kit would be regarded as a necessary car accessory in Nigeria?