First aid supplies are not something most people spend much time thinking about. Most first aid supplies are just tools under your sink or in your medicine cabinet that you notice every so often. But when emergencies happen they are the first things you reach for. Without first aid supplies minor injuries can become major problems.
A
basic kit should have the following first aid supplies: Antibiotic
ointment, bandages both adhesive and non-adhesive, cream for burns, mild
painkillers, cotton, a thermometer, gloves and breathing barriers for
CPR. A good kit will also include a manual of basic healthcare treatment
and emergency preparedness. Everyone who has access to these first aid
supplies should know how to use them and be familiar with the first aid
manual.Accidents can happen at any time, and because of this it always pays to have first aid supplies on hand if you should need them. There are three main places you should have first aid kits handy. The first place you'll likely think to have a first aid kit is your home. Having a first aid kit in your house is always good advice. Make sure your supplies are in an easy to find place and not scattered around your house. The second place you should have supplies is in your car. Statistically car accidents are hard to avoid and often cause injury. In many cases, the first responders to an auto accident are those people in the cars themselves. Quick response to injuries can lessen their impact and keep you safe until help arrives. The third place you should have first aid is your workplace. While most companies are required to have kits they may not be of the highest quality. Also the company first aid kit may not have the specialized supplies you may need. It never hurts to be safe by keeping a mini kit at your desk in case of emergency.
Question to the Reader: Do you keep a first aid kit in your house?
www.GregLobb.com
No comments:
Post a Comment