First aid

What's in a first aid kit?

When it comes to treating everyday scrapes, bruises and nicks, a first-aid kit can come in handy. Available in a range of models, with varying degrees of coverage, this kit generally contains around ten accessories to keep close at hand. You'll find the following items in particular:

• bandage adhesives in various sizes
• Sterile compresses for cleaning wounds
• Elastic bandages for sprains and bruises
• bandage Compressive pads for heavily bleeding wounds
• Round-tipped scissors for cutting clothing in an emergency

From an outdoor hike to a school outing, these first-aid items will enable you to react quickly in the event of injury. What's more, the kit's small size and light weight make it easy to carry. So you can take it with you wherever you go!

First aid equipment: one problem, one solution

To meet all your needs, our store DECATHLON offers many other first aid items:

• Blister treatment: bandage special anti-blister products (such as bandage hydrocolloids), lubricant to reduce friction (Vaseline or special cream).

• Insect protection: mosquito repellent spray, soothing cream for insect bites, tick tweezers for safe removal of ticks.

• For specific sports: instant cold packs for contusions and sprains, water-resistant adhesive bandages to keep bandage in place despite perspiration.

To complete your first aid kit, you might also consider adding disposable gloves, antiseptic solutions and medicines such as paracetamol. However, please note that these items are not available in our store DECATHLON. They are important for a complete treatment, covering everything from wound cleansing to pain relief, and you'll need to purchase them separately.

First aid: a few precautions to take

As far as the first aid kit is concerned, we advise you to make sure that nothing has expired and that all items are in good condition before using them.

If your first-aid kit is to be used by other people, we recommend that you make them aware of its presence. This may be necessary, for example, in group sports classes. Last but not least, don't forget to find out about the specific needs of each person, so as to be prepared for any allergies or pre-existing medical conditions.