First Aid Kit | The Ultimate FAQ Guide

STE manufactures its First Aid Kits not only of high standards but also at affordable prices too.

The global market of First Aid Kits is worth more than $159.4 million and will increase a lot more in the upcoming years.

In this article, you will learn everything you wanna know about First Aid Kits, such as their items, prices, expiration date, how to use them, where to store them, their delivery time, and a lot more.

Now, we will begin to learn about First Aid Kits in detail;

What Is A First Aid Kit?

A First Aid Kit is simply a box full of supplies and equipment which are used to give emergency medical treatment to a sick or injured person.

Sometimes, First Aid Kits are so important that they may be the only difference between life and death. So, that’s why First Aid Kits are necessary for every home, office, school, industry, vehicle, work area, power plant, e.t.c.

First Aid kits come in many sizes. Also, the items in them are provided according to the using environment risk level.

For example, industry First Aid Kits will usually be large and mainly include major injury items. In contrast, car First Aid Kits will usually be small, portable, and mostly include minor to medium injury items.

You can also select the case material, shape, color, and logo of STE First Aid Kits.

Why Is It Important To Have A First Aid Kit?

Nobody knows when or where an accident can occur or what will be the severity of it. For example, it may be a simple bruise or minor cut during playing at home or a life-threatening accident in a car, and so on.

There are two purposes of providing First Aid:

• To treat a minor injury
• To provide immediate help until further helps arrive

a) To treat a minor injury

First Aid Kits can be used to treat some minor injuries completely, such as bruises, minor cuts, bee stings, e.t.c, and after handling, these injuries may not need further assistance.

Sometimes, if these minor injuries are not treated, they may worsen or get infected and become major injuries. Worsen injuries are not only serious, but they also need a lot of time and money for curing.

b) To provide immediate help until further helps arrive

First aid kits can be used to provide quick attention to a sick or injured person at the scene until further help arrives.

Sometimes, providing First Aid, such as stopping massive bleeding, preventing choking, e.t.c, maybe the only difference between a person’s life and death.

Overall, First Aid Kits not only treat minor injuries and save you from a lot of pain, expenses, and time-wasting, but they also help to stabilize a person in a major accident until further help arrives. So, it is very important to have a First Aid Kit at your place or right beside you during your journey.

What Items Are Included In First Aid Kits?

The items present in a First Aid Kit depend upon its size and using environment.

However, the items that you can expect in First Aid Kits are given below;

• Scissors
• Eye Pads
• Tweezers
• Bandages
• Band-Aids
• Nail Cutter
• Safety Pins
• Medicine(s)
• Cotton Buds
• Nappy Wipes
• Safety Glasses
• Splinter Probe
• First Aid Guide
• Crepe Bandage
• Antiseptic Soap
• Burns Dressing
• Sting Relief Pads
• Mucus Extractor
• Incontinence Pad
• Disposable Pouch
• Disposable Masks
• Alcohol Prep Pads
• Small Burns Sheet
• Combine Dressing
• Knuckle Bandages
• Sterile Gauze Pads
• Disposable Towels
• Universal Dressing
• Skin Closure Strips
• Plastic Kidney Dish
• Butterfly Bandages
• Emergency Whistle
• Emergency Blanket
• Primapore Dressing
• Disposable Earplugs
• Digital Thermometer
• Antiseptic Towelettes
• Forcep Stainless Steel
• Fabric Dressing Strips
• Knee/Elbow Bandages
• Small Instant Cold Pack
• Tourniquet Cat Combat
• Non-Adherent Dressing
• Biohazard specimen bag
• Resuscitation Face Shield
• Penlight Diagnostic Torch
• Zinc Oxide Adhesive Tape
• Clear Plastic Clip seal Bag
• Non-Woven Surgical Tape
• Cotton Tipped Applicators
• Sterile Conforming Gauze Roll
• Resuscitator Oxygen Therapy Unit
• More.

It is not necessary that all First Aid Kits contain these items. Some kits may only have a few items, while others may include all of them and even more.

Do First Aid Kits Have An Expiration Date?

Yes, just like all other objects, First Aid Kits also have an expiration date.

If you buy a First Aid Kit as a whole bag, then the expiration date of all the items must be the same.

But if you buy items from different places, then the expiration date for each item may vary. Plus, new restocked items will have a different expiration date than the old ones.

Expired First Aid Kits items lose their sterility and functionality and may even cause infection and worsen the injury instead of fixing it.

So, it is essential to check each item’s expiration date every 3 months and buy new items if they are expired.

Sellers produce their First Aid Kits with different expiration dates, and the average expiry date for most kits varies between 1 year ~ 5 years.

What Are The 3 C’s In First Aid?

The three C’s of First Aid are given below;

• Check
• Call
• Care

a) Check

In an emergency situation, you need to be very observant and see;

• If the place is safe to enter or not? If there is fire, smoke, e.t.c?
• What happened?
• How many people need care?
• What is the injury severity of people involved? is it life-threatening or minor?
• Is there anyone else available to help?

b) Call

It is very important to call 911 or any other available emergency helpline number in your country. In the meantime, gather detailed information, such as the number of people involved, breathing status, injury level, e.t.c, and provide it to the professionals correctly.

c) Care

After calling for help and gathering information, you need to stabilize the injured or sick person until the help arrives. You may need to stop bleeding, perform CPR, or do other things to keep the person alive.

What Are The 3 P’s In First Aid?

While you are giving care to a person, you need to follow the 3 P’s of First Aid guidelines, which are;

• Preserve Life
• Prevent Deterioration
• Promote Recovery

a) Preserve Life

In this step, you have to preserve a person’s life. First, you will assess a person’s injuries level, which can easily be done by following the DOTS procedure;

• Deformities
• Open wounds
• Tenderness
• Swelling

After checking the above injuries, you may have to stop bleeding, or perform the ABC procedure, or do other actions to save a person’s life.

The ABC procedure stands for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation or Compression. For performing the ABC procedure, follow the below steps;

First, start with A of ABD, which is Airway. In this step, you need to check that the victim’s airway is clear and, if not, use different methods to unblock an airway for breathing.

The second step is B of ABC, which is breathing. You need to check if a person is breathing or not. If a person is breathing, count the speed, it should not be lower than 12-20 times per minute. If a person is not breathing or breathing at a lower than the average rate, then move to the next step.

The third step of ABC is C meaning circulation or compression. This step involves CPR.

b) Prevent Deterioration

In this step, you need to prevent further worsening of the situation and keep the person stable until further help arrives. This step may include performing the below actions;

• Applying first aid
• Prevent further injuries
• Moving the person to a safe location
• Other methods

c) Promote Recovery

In this step, you need to boost the recovery in the patient, which may include following the below actions;

• Giving comfort
• Inspiring confidence
• Efforts to relieve pain
• More.

The 3 P’s of First Aid are just the basics, and the details may differ according to the situation. Still, by following these, you will know precisely what you are doing instead of getting confused, and you may save a person’s life or prevent further injury.

Where Should You Put A First Aid Kit?

The basic guidelines for storing First Aid Kits are given below;

• Keep them out of the reach of children.
• Keep them away from direct sunlight and extreme heat.
• Keep them in a place that is easily accessible to everyone.
• Keep them in a cool environment, at least at room temperature.
• Keep them in a dry place because humidity can decrease the shelf life of items.

So, according to the above guidelines;

• In cars, you can store a First Aid Kit in the glove compartment, or in a seat pocket, or in the back.
• For camping or journeys, keeping the First Aid Kit in a waterproof bag in your backpack is suggested.
• In homes, you can store a First Aid Kit in the kitchen because it is the main gathering place in a home.
• In schools, you can hand a First Aid Box in each classroom or hang a big First Aid Box in the medical care room.
• For Offices, First Aid Kit should be hung near or in the workplace, marked with a clear sign. In a multi-story building, employees should not be more than two stories away from First Aid Station.

For any other place, follow the above basic guidelines to store First Aid Kits Safely.

What Is The Price Of Our First Aid Kits?

The price of First Aid Kits depends upon the following factors;

• Size
• Items kinds
• Customization
• Quality of Items

a) Size

The price of a First Aid Kit mainly depends upon its size. The larger the size, the more items will be in it, and the more costly it will be.

Mostly First Aid Kits come in 4 basic sizes;

• Small
• Medium
• Large
• Ultra-Deluxe

b) Items kinds

Items in First Aid Kits are provided according to the risk level of the environment. The level of an injury in a place is divided into three levels;

• Low-risk level
• Medium risk level
• High-risk level

Low-risk level areas, such as classrooms, offices, e.t.c where only desk work is done, have First Aid kits with a simple variety of items. So these kits are of low prices.

In contrast, high-risk level areas, such as industries, e.t.c, have First Aid Kits with a wide variety and premium quality of items. So these kits are of high prices.

c) Customization

The below customization will also add a little money to the overall price of First Aid Kits;

• Adding a logo
• Changing the shape of the packing
• Changing the material of the packing
• More.

d) Quality of Items

The quality of items depend upon two factors;

• Expiration date
• Certification of items

First Aid Kit items with 5 years or more expiration date are costly than 3 years expiration date items. Similarly, certified items are more expensive than uncertified ones.

The average price of STE First Aid Kits is: $5 ~ $50

What Is A DIN Certificate For First Aid Kits?

DIN certificates are also very famous around the world, especially in European nations.

We can manufacture our First Aid Kits according to the following DIN standards;

• DIN 13617
• DIN 13164
• DIN 13157
• DIN 13169
• More.

DIN-certified First Aid Kits are not only of excellent quality and safe to use, but they also satisfy all the standards in all European countries. So, buying DIN certified kits have the following benefits;

• As DIN-approved kits are famous, so your kits will get sold quickly.
• Save you a lot of time and money in getting approvals from the government for the kits.

Why Are FDA-certified First Aid Kits Beneficial?

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) is a federal agency of the United States, and its approved products are accepted worldwide, especially in the USA. So, using FDA approved First Aid Kits have the following benefits;

• Are Safe to Use
• Have Premium Quality
• You can sell these kits directly without submitting a Premarket Notification 510 ( K ) for their approval.

We manufacture and export all First Aid Kits according to FDA standards. We also have an FDA registration certificate approved by Registrar Corp, which details are given below;

What Are The Different Kinds Of STE First Aid Kits?

STE produces its First Aid Kits according to every situation and environment, such as

• Pets First Aid Kits
• Sports First Aid Kits
• Homes First Aid Kits
• Offices First Aid Kits
• Schools First Aid Kits
• Outdoor First Aid Kits
• Vehicles First Aid Kits
• Industrial First Aid Kits
• Army / Police First Aid Kits

a) Pet First Aid Kits

The portable Pet First Aid Kits are easy to store in your vehicle, home. It’s well organized for all kinds of pets, like dogs, cats, birds, or snakes. The Pet First Aid Kits will protect them from low to medium-level injuries.

b) Sports First Aid Kits

Due to high injury risks in games, sports First Aid Kits can deal from a minor cut to major broken bones injuries and much more. These kits contain many items for all players, so they are mostly large but still portable so that they can be carried anywhere. Sports first aid kits come in cloth and plastic cases.

c) Homes First Aid Kits

These First Aid Kits mostly include minor to medium injury items. These kits consist of very simple items. Home First Aid Kits are manufactured in all sizes. These kits also have portable or hanging options available.

d) Offices First Aid Kits

Offices First Aid Kits kits are designed for low to medium-risk level environments. These kits usually contain a large number of items to handle a lot of workers at the same moment. Most of these kits are designed so that they can be moved in an emergency and hung on the wall when not used.

e) Schools First Aid Kits

School First Aid Kits are arranged for low to medium-level injuries. These kits contain a large number of items to cover a huge number of students at the same time. School First Aid Kits are mostly designed to hang on a wall permanently in the medical room or the classroom, but these also come in portable options.

f) Outdoor First Aid Kits

These First Aid Kits contain only basic items because they must be small and portable, so these can be easily carried on a journey. These kits are designed for low to medium-level injuries. Outdoor First Aid Kits come in all sizes. These kits are usually used in camping, mountain climbing, skiing, and other recreational activities.

g) Vehicles First Aid Kits

Vehicle First Aid Kits are arranged for low to medium-level accidents. These come in all sizes, but even large-size kits are made portable and compact in size, so they can be carried and stored easily. Keeping a First Aid Kit in a car will help you during outdoor activities and during an accident.

h) Industrial First Aid Kits

Industrial First Aid Kits contain a large variety of items so they can deal with low to high-risk injuries. These kits can be moved during an emergency and afterward can be hung on a wall when not used.

i) Army / Police First Aid Kits

Army / Police First Aid kits contain the most advanced items in them to deal with all kinds of injuries, especially from weapons. Most of these kits are designed to be portable, so they can be put in a vehicle and carried on the back during missions. Army / Police First Aid Kits bags and cases are made waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, e.t.c, for dealing in all kinds of situations.

Can You Customize Your Own First Aid Kits?

We at STE have hundreds of workers who are making and assembling first aid kits items in many sizes and kinds according to different environments.

You can see the chart below to customize your own First Aid Kits;

What Are The HS Codes Of First Aid Kits?

Harmonized System ( HS ) is a worldwide accepted system for the classification of shipped products.

By classification, it means that by using a 6 to 10 digit HS code, the exact category of the shipped item can be determined, which helps the customs department of your country to apply real tax on your shipped items.

Without HS codes, it will be hard to determine the exact category of the shipped item, and your customs department will most likely end up applying more custom duties.

If you are worried about custom clearance, do not fear, we are very experienced, and we will help you. If you want complete peace of mind, we can introduce you to a delivery company, which will ship your cargo at your door.

The HS Code for STE First Aid Kits is: 3006500000

What Is The Delivery Time Of STE First Aid Kits?

As one of the biggest manufacturers of First Aid Kits in China, we can manufacture 200,000 First Aid Kits every 30 days.

One of the greatest advantages of buying from us, you can choose a kit from available packages or form a completely new one of your desired number of items, expiry date, packing material, and much more.

Before production, we can also provide a free sample if you want. When you confirm an order, we will start making kits, and how much time it will take depends on your order volume.

When completed, we will pack and ship your order. Normally, it needs 30 days or more for cargo alone.

Why Are STE First Aid Kits Better Than Local Ones?

We have 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and assembling of first aid kits. We are also one of the biggest manufacturers of First Aid Kits in China.

STE First Aid kits have the following benefits over other local ones;

• Lightweight
• Compact Size
• Come in all sizes
• Disposable Items
• Include all basic items
• Lowest production price
• Customizable items option
• Come for all levels of injury
• Have no minimum order quantity
• Come for all kinds of environments
• FDA approved First Aid accessories
• Are produced by experienced workers
• Manufactured from best quality material
• Are inspected after every step of production
• Longer lifespan, 3 years ~ 5 years, and more
• Customizable logo and design option available
• Defected pieces are rejected during production
• You can choose the packing material and shape
• Available in portable or hanging or combo option
• Can be shipped worldwide, even to America and Canada
• Have quickest production period 200,000 sets per month
• We have a 24/7 helpline to assist our customers in hours of need