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The international standard for first aid kits is that they should be identified with the [[International Standards Organization|ISO]] graphical symbol for first aid (from [[ISO 7010]]), which is an equal white cross on a green background.<ref name=ISO>{{cite web|url=https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#iso:grs:7010:E003|title=ISO 7010 - E003|access-date=25 August 2018|archive-date=4 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200504141646/https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:grs:7010:E003|url-status=live}}</ref>
Standard kits often come in durable plastic boxes, fabric pouches or in wall mounted cabinets. The type of container will vary depending on the purpose, and they range in size from wallet-sized through to a large box. It is recommended that all kits are kept in a clean dust- and damp-proof container,<ref>[[The Scout Association]], [https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/incidents-and-illness/first-aid-kits-and-accident-books/first-aid-kits/guidance-on-first-aid-kits/ Guidance on first aid kits]
Kits should be checked regularly and restocked if any items are damaged or are out of date.
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Common kits may contain:
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* Antiseptic solution (most commonly [[povidone iodine]] or [[hydrogen peroxide]])
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* Cotton balls or [[Cotton swab|swabs]]
* [[Emergency blanket]]
* [[Gauze sponge]]
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* [[Hand sanitizer]]
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* [[Saline solution]]
* [[Tweezers]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=First aid kit: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001958.htm |access-date=2022-11-18 |website=medlineplus.gov |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118193941/https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001958.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
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