Thursday, November 1, 2012

Beyond the Basics - The Dedicated First Aid Kit


Each and every day we are all at serious risk of being injured in an accident or developing some form of incapacitating illness. Whether you are traveling in your car, relaxing at home or busy at work, there is always the distinct possibility that you, a member of your family or a friend will require some form of first aid. One of the ways you can prepare for this eventuality is to have a dedicated first aid kit.

Having a home first aid kit is an essential part of being prepared for those small emergencies that can happen everyday. Having a dedicated first aid kit can help you be even better prepared. It is also important to remember that first aid is exactly what it says. It is the first aid an individual receives when sick or injured and prior to receiving proper medical treatment by a qualified professional. It is emergency care that is in the best interest of the sick or injured person that is applied using common sense decisions based on your level of first aid training.

Having a dedicated first aid kit is a fairly simple goal to accomplish. Most everyone has a home first aid kit which usually manages to stay right where you put it. This is a good thing because everyone in the family should know exactly where it’s at all times so that it can be accessed quickly when needed. This is why having a dedicated first aid kit is so important because it will save you time in an emergency. Having dedicated first aid kits in certain designated areas can make the difference in preventing a minor emergency from becoming an event that could be life threatening. 

Do you have a first aid kit in your garage or workshop? They have first aid kits in most workplaces and your garage at home shouldn’t be the exception. Most commercial vehicles are required to carry a first aid kit. Do you keep one in your vehicle? If you are traveling on the open road and find yourself in the middle of nowhere, you don’t want to find yourself suddenly in need of a good first aid kit.

Do you have specialized first aid kits available? One that everyone should consider is a good first aid kit that is dedicated to the treatment of burns. Burns are one of the more common injuries that can happen at home. Having extra first aid kits that are kept in designated areas can help you respond more efficiently to a person’s needs when first aid is required.

Proper first aid management requires you not only have good first aid kits but the proper training as well. Having the right tools and equipment won’t help you if don’t know how to utilize them properly and efficiently. In fact, the lack of proper training could create a situation where your help may actually be detrimental to the efforts of those persons attempting to render first aid in an emergency.

Sometimes you need more than a band-aid.


Staying above the water line!

Riverwalker

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yes, we have a dedicated kit, but when my daughter was younger, we had to keep it hidden well. She would raid the Band-Aid box and use them to stick papers on the wall, patch dolls, EVERYTHING! Lol, thank God those years are over, my BP was sky high . . .

The car kit is set in a Stripes 64 oz. plastic cup. Makes a good container in case a kid gets a sudden case of car sickness, or female has to pull over to side of the road to see a man about a horse :^)

Yep, my wife is a country girl and figured out ways to find facilities when they were needed.

Thanks Riverwalker.

riverwalker said...

To: anon 7:31

Besides my home first aid kit, I have kits in all my vehicles and keep one handy in the garage...just in case.

You never know when you're going to need first aid because of an accident or an emergency.

Thanks anon.

RW

Dr.M said...

Well done! I agree with having a dedicated kit in your car. I use Adventure Medical Kits as they have many types according to the activity (boating, traveling, hiking) but can also be customized.
You can make any kit better by making sure you have it with you at all times!

christi said...

burn a tire for black smoke with will be easeir seen when lost. bay leave can be spread on skin as a mosquito repellent. kelp can be used to treat and prevent infection but you might to buy them as pills becuase the herb is unpleasent. aloe vero can be spred on insect bites to stop itching. smoke from fire repelles mosquitoes. in the cook islands the stem of the semaruba is used to keep out of infection

Randy Meyer said...

Great.This is very important to keep a first aid box to our home & work area.

Unknown said...

12 Must have Contents Of An Equipped First Aid Box brought to you by first aid course Brisbane


1. Bandages
This is used to secure dressings made to the wound.

2. Soap
Used in cleaning wounds and washing out foreign bodies.

3. Antiseptic wipes or sprays
This is used for reducing the risk of infection in abrasions or other wounds.

4. Scissors
This is used in cutting materials for dressing or flesh itself.

5. Alcohol Pads
This is used for sanitizing equipments or broken skin.

6. Thermometer
This is used in measuring the body temperature of the affected individual.
7. Cotton wool
This is used In applying medications and cleaning of wounds.

8. Aspirin
Primarily used for pains and also serves as an antiplatelet.

9. Painkillers
This is used to reduce pains and some include paracetamol, panadol.
10. Hydrogen peroxide

Basic First Aid Course Treatment Procedures For Cosmetologists

Treatment for Burns

Burns could result when the cosmetologist or their clients mishandles a hot equipment such as the blow dryer.
The seriousness of the burn depends on the amount of burnt surface area, body part burnt and age of the victim.

Applying First Aid Treatment To Burns

• Use a wet soft cloth to cool the area.
• Continue with cooling the affected area to relieve the burning sensation.
• Remove any tightening material, most importantly those around the burnt area.

Once the burning sensation is relieved, clean up the burnt area with cotton wool soaked with aspirin.
• Then continue with dressing up the burnt area.

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