Editing First aid kit (section)

===Instruments and equipment===
*[[Trauma shears]] for cutting clothing and general use
*[[Scissors]] are less useful but often included (usually to cut medical equipment off or smaller)
*[[Tweezers]], for removing splinters, amongst others.
*[[Lighter]] for sanitizing tweezers or pliers etc.
*[[Alcohol (chemistry)|Alcohol]] pads for sanitizing equipment, or unbroken skin. This is sometimes used to debride wounds, however some training authorities advise against this as it may kill cells which bacteria can then feed on
*Irrigation [[syringe]] – with catheter tip for cleaning wounds with sterile water, saline solution, or a weak iodine solution. The stream of liquid flushes out particles of dirt and debris.
*Torch (also known as a [[flashlight]])
*Instant-acting chemical cold packs
*[[Hand sanitizer|Alcohol rub]] (hand sanitizer) or [[antiseptic]] hand wipes
*[[Thermometer]]
*[[Space blanket]] (lightweight plastic foil blanket, also known as "[[emergency blanket]]")
*[[Penlight]]
*[[Cotton swab]]
*Cotton wool, for applying antiseptic lotions.
*[[Safety pins]], for pinning bandages.