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?
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