If you drive a car, you need a car first aid kit. Plain and simple. You may think that since you already have a first aid kit at home, you’re all set. Sadly, that’s not quite the case. Read on to see why you should throw an IFAK in your car!

Why You Need a First Aid Kit in Your Car

It Goes Everywhere You Go

Take a moment to think about how far you are from your car at any given moment. Most people use their car to get around, whether that be for work, the store, or vacation. So, how useful would keeping a first aid kit in your car be? Many people will have a single first aid kit they keep at home, but you can’t access that kit if you leave the house. On the other hand, if you drove to work and needed your kit, you could just run outside and grab it. 

You’re Driving a Death Trap

Not enough people realize that when they get into their car, they’re about to drive a giant metal death trap that weighs several tons at insane speeds. Despite all the impressive safety features installed in the latest models, those features aren’t infallible and can’t always account for user or outside interference. So besides reevaluating your driving habits, the best thing you can do to help yourself is keep an IFAK in your car. Thousands of car accidents happen every day, so you never know when you or someone you come across may need it!

You Never Know When or Where an Emergency Will Happen

Car accidents aren’t the only bad thing that could happen. Not to be paranoid, but everything from a paper cut to a natural disaster could happen while you’re out and about. It’s a crazy world out there, and since I’ve yet to meet anyone with precognition, you need to be prepared. While most injuries you encounter likely won’t need more than a bandaid, what if you do need something more heavy-duty? Don’t leave your life up to chance; keep a first aid kit on hand!

EMS Could Take A While

Emergency services train to be at an emergency as quickly as possible. However, you can never be sure exactly how far away they will be, especially if the accident happened somewhere remote. A person can bleed out in minutes, so if EMS is an hour away, they will be far too late. However, if you have a car first aid kit, you can do everything in your power to ensure the victim is still alive when emergency services finally arrive.

Bragging Rights

How many people do you know who actually keep an IFAK in their car? Once you have one, you’ll be able to be the reliable friend/oh humble hero whenever you come across some poor, injured soul. 

What Does a Car First Aid Kit Need?

Everything! Just kidding, your portable purse doesn’t need a bunch of junk you’ll never use. We do recommend including life-saving supplies such as tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, chest seals, and pressure bandages, but all the little things are up to you! A first aid kit can be customized to whatever your lifestyle needs. Not sure where to start? Here’s a list of what we recommend you include for a more flushed-out kit: 

• Alcohol prep pads
• Antibiotic ointment
• Antimicrobial wipes
  
• Bandages in various sizes
• Blister tape
• Burn gel
• Butterfly bandages
• Chest Seals
• CPR shield
• Emergency Pressure Bandage
• First aid guide
• Gloves
• Ibuprofen
• Non-adherent gauze pads
• Skin glue
• Space blanket
• Splint
• Triangle bandage
• Tourniquet

Why Do We Care?

The idea for My Medic and the goal to save lives came from a tragic loss. After a catastrophic car accident, a loved one was severely injured. Bystanders tried to help, but between the lack of training and equipment, they passed away before emergency services arrived. Our goal is to prevent unnecessary deaths and help people receive the proper equipment and training to act in emergencies.

What Does This Mean For You?

Ultimately, your life is in your hands. You need to take the initiative to prepare yourself for unexpected circumstances, and one of the highest priorities is having a car first aid kit. If you don’t already have one or don’t have the time to put one together yourself, My Medic makes high-quality first aid kits. No matter your needs, we have a kit for you!