1. ASSESS THE SITUATION: Evaluate the injury and scan the immediate surroundings for any hazards before opening the kit or making contact with the injured person. Do not proceed to treatment until you have confirmed the environment is safe for both you and the patient.

2. DON NITRILE GLOVES: Put on the included black nitrile gloves before touching the wound or the injured person. This barrier protects against bloodborne pathogens and cross-contamination for every injury type covered in this kit.

3. CLEAN THE WOUND (LACERATIONS AND ABRASIONS): Use a BZK Antiseptic Wipe to gently clean the wound area directly. Reserve alcohol wipes for cleaning surrounding surfaces or tools, as BZK is non-stinging and preferred for direct wound contact.

4. DRESS THE WOUND: Cover small cuts completely with an appropriately sized adhesive bandage strip (1 inch by 3 inches). For larger abrasions or wounds, use a sterile gauze pad (4 inches by 4 inches) to achieve full wound coverage.

5. SECURE THE DRESSING: If a gauze pad was applied, secure it firmly with the medical tape roll (1 inch). Apply with enough tension to hold the dressing in place without restricting circulation to the affected area.

6. TREAT MINOR BURNS: Run cool water, not cold, over the burn for several minutes to reduce heat and pain. Apply one First Aid and Burn Cream packet to the affected area, then loosely cover it with a sterile gauze pad to protect against contaminants.

7. MANAGE SPRAINS: Use the triangular bandage to create a sling for an injured arm or shoulder to immobilize the injury. The triangular bandage can also be folded and applied to wrap and provide support for a sprained wrist or ankle.

8. REFERENCE THE INSTRUCTION SHEET: Consult the included First Aid Instruction Sheet for additional guidance on any scenario not covered by memory. Keep it accessible inside the case for any responder who may need to deploy the kit.

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