Things you should know before purchasing a First Aid Kit

When an individual is in the area where someone is injured, wounded, burned or suffers any other injury, it is beneficial to have a FIRST AID KIT immediately available in order to assist. When someone requires help, he/she ( and even an animal) depends on you to provide first aid in some manner. In daily life, many instances of medical intervention can be accomplished, if a good first aid kit is readily available. Treating a wound with appropriate aids, keeps the injured person stable until expert medical assistance arrives. If the wound is dressed properly, the injured person can continue his/her activity. Having a first aid kit and learning how to use it is the first step in preventing a serious medical problem.

If you purchase, please remember to keep supplies replenished.

The Department of Homeland and Security takes an active role to help Americans prepare the contents of a First Aid Kit that will enable them to provide prompt aid to anyone in need of emergency aid.

The Department advises that the following contents be included in a Kit: Gloves used only once and thrown away, sterile, if possible (beware of latex gloves, as some people are allergic to them ) cotton sterile pads and tape of various dimensions and widths with pores if possible, iodine, cleaning wipes disinfectant solutions, creams to prevent infection, ointment for burn control. a solution to flush out the eye of any foreign matter. An oral thermometer is one item not to forget to include. Medical items for specific kind's conditions: insulin, heart medicine, an inhaler for asthma sufferers. It is important to check periodically for outdated items. In order to have a more sophisticated Kit , consider additional items such as :a cellular telephone to phone to call for assistance such as (fire /rescue squad/paramedics), aspirin / Ibuprofen to help with trauma and pain , a helpful tool like a tweezers, anti-diarrhea solution or pills, heart burn liquid or pills, a jar or tube of include as well.

In substantiation of the importance of having a FIRST AID KIT , The New York City Fire Department strongly proposes the following list of items for FIRST AID KIT: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and aspirin tablets to provide relief for headaches, pain, fever, and simple sprains or strains. (Aspirin should not be used for relief of flu symptoms or given to children.) Ipecac syrup and activated charcoal for treatment after ingestion of certain poisons (Use only on advice of a poison control center or the emergency department. Elastic Wraps for wrapping wrist, ankle, knee, and elbow injuries. Triangular Bandages for wrapping injuries and making an arm sling. Scissors with rounded tips. Adhesive tape and 2" gauze for dressing wounds. Disposable, instant ice bags for icing injuries and treating high fevers. Bandages of assorted sizes: For covering minor cuts and scrapes.

Antibiotic ointment: For minor burns, cuts, and scrapes. Gauze in rolls and in 2" and 4" pads for dressing wounds. Bandage Closures,1/4" and 1 " for taping cut edges together. Tweezers to remove small splinters and ticks. Safety pins to fasten bandages. Rubber gloves to protect yourself and reduce the risk of infection when treating open wounds. First Aid Manual List of emergency telephone numbers. One should strongly consider having all of the above as contents of a first aid kit. If this is not possible, at the least have the most important items to help with acute emergencies. A first aid kit should be a common possession for your home, vehicle and the workplace.

The following suggestions are useful to bear in mind in storing and using your FIRST AID KIT: A properly filled FIRST AID KIT should be an accepted article in you residence, mode of transportation and location of work. If you chose not to purchase one from a store like AMAZON and do not have a properly labeled box, then label any container or bag with big letters. Again, have a Kit in your HOUSE, APARTMENT, TRAILER HOME, TENT FOR OUTINGS, CAR , BUS, TRUCK, MOTOR- CYCLE, MOTOR SCOOTER, EVEN a BICYCLE etc., WORKPLACE offices ,factory, warehouse and distribution, boats , ships , aircraft , even working underground such as a MINE. Make sure , The KIT is in easy reach and not back in a closet which will take several minutes to get. If one thinks the KIT should be locked, then the whereabouts of the keys must be known by a least two three adults or responsible youths. Of course, the Kit should be high enough or behind closed doors to prevent little children from getting to it.

As was stated before, let's emphasize that one should consistently inspect the Kit and renew items that are time-expired or even just not fresh or which are brittle. These should be discarded and replaced. It's important to every so often remind yourself how to use all the items which may save a life! Take a course in CPR /first aid in your local hospital, CPR training units, fire dept, paramedic service, etc. Furthermore, you can review some basic help procedure with children who are old enough to comprehend first aid practices. In order to organize the contents of your First Aid Kit, make a list of all its contents and adhere it to the inside lid. Also put a list of emergency phone numbers in the box or container or bag.

Finally, maintain an ongoing list of replacement articles to buy in the Kit, because when the time comes, one wants to have all items ready and fresh.

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About the author: Mr Coheni is an owner of the Medical Training Aids Web store and has experience as a life guard. You can find valuable info about the First Aid Kit and links to purchase First Aid Kits At his web store.

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