Life on the world is hazardous to your health. Every breathing human being knows almost from the beginning that there will be owies big and small. So we begin with the sure knowledge that it is just a matter of time before we are going to need something from the initial aid kit. Needless to say time has no respect for place or activity so we ought to be always prepared. That's a very important factor the Boy Scouts got right. Being prepared means having a kit that's close buy and stocked with the stuff you are going to need when the event occurs. We recommend that you have a kit for the home, vehicles and or portable kits which can be taken with you in to the great outdoors for anyone who is so inclined.
Essential MEDICAL Kit Items
The list of items that you could put in or find in a first aid kit is potentially endless and that means you need to focus on the basics and build on that forever style variations and personal needs.
We are pleased to say that there are several quality medical kits in the marketplace that will more than do the job, there are also plenty of stuff out there that is, well junk from overseas.
So here's what we suggest. Basic everyday first aid is based on the clean, treat and cover method. That covers the large section of everyday first aid, things such as cuts and scrapes, abrasions, bumps and minor burns. The things you have to treat these common ailments are:
Antiseptics(Clean): This may include our favorite the antiseptic wipe, a first aid spray or hydrogen peroxide at no time in the event you use alcohol being an antiseptic.
Topicals(Treat): For cuts and scrapes you need to have some antibiotic ointment or medical cream to put on the wound after it is cleaned. In the case of a minor burn you are going to desire to treat them with a hydrogel burn gel.
Bandage(Cover): Once you've cleaned and treated your wound this is the time to cover. Most cuts and scrapes can be covered with an range of adhesive bandages. (see our list below for a few really exciting recommendations) Abrasions, larger injuries and burns need special attention and that means you are going to want on hand an excellent collection of gauze or non-stick sterile pads, rolled gauze bandages of various sizes, ace bandages or our preference Coban because it sticks to itself and you also won't need adhesive tape not to mention several sized of the hydrogel burn dressings.
Beyond Basics
We hope that almost all your medical needs are handled by the fundamentals but you have to give some thought about the possibility of a significant emergency. As this is a discussion about first aid we need to make sure that the definition is clear.
My Funk & Wagnall's standard dictionary defines it in this manner. First aid "Treatment given in an emergency before full medical care can be acquired."
And that's what we will talk about beyond the basics. There is no substitute for professional help when one is seriously hurt but you can find things that it is possible to and should do prior to the cavalry arrives. So you call or have another person call 911.
Number one is stopping the bleeding. The most frequent method is to apply pressure. You are able to do that together with your hand if you want to but we would recommend that you have a collection of sterile gauze compresses that come in a number of shapes and sizes. You can even use pressure point and elevation to decelerate the bleeding. Much more serious or arterial bleeding may need the use of a tourniquet which is often crafted from a belt, rope, garment or whatever else involves hand. (There are new products on the market that address serious bleeding and we recommend them for your kits if you can reasonably expect that type of injury, see our list below for a few good recommendations)
After you have the bleeding in order the next thing you want to do is be sure that the injured person is breathing. You may want to clear the airway or administer CPR.Many kits include CPR devices and protective gloves or personal protective equipment for use in this type of emergency. We have them too but they aren't much use if you haven't been trained in CPR.
With the bleeding in order and the breathing working then you desire to make the victim comfortable and treat for shock. That means elevating your toes above the top level and keeping them warm until help arrives. The Mylar rescue blanket is a handy item to possess in your first aid kits for this.
We prefer to say that medical supplies are not rocket science and we prefer to keep things simple. We also prefer to accommodate our customers many of which have their very own ideas of what should be in their medical kits or are impelled by ubiquitous regulations. And that means you will find an excellent variety of quality first aid products at our website. We invite you to select among our fine kits (which we build ourselves) or put one together yourself as we offer a good selection of empty first aid kit bags and boxes.
As mentioned earlier, there are many of new exciting products that we want to bring to your attentions for consideration in your first aid kit. AEDs have become very reliable, easy to use and reasonable priced, even for families. Basic level AEDs start at about $1,200
Specialty adhesive bandages we'd recommend you check out include, Waterseal from American White Cross, LiquidSkin from Chemence Medical Products and Fingerwrap Extra-Long bandages from Hart Health. We've mentioned hydro gels for burns so have a look at Cool Blaze products for burns.
Finally and more exciting are the new stop bleeding products that have literally changed the landscape in medical and save countless lives. Keywords - First Aid Courses Kendal are proud to represent BloodStop, WoundSeal, BleedArrest and Celox at our website. There you have our not rocket science check out the thorny topic of medical essentials. We'd want to hear from you and be pleased to be liked by you on Facebook page.
A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for used in giving first aid. There exists a wide variation in the contents of medical supplies in line with the knowledge and experience. It is strongly recommended that all basic first aid kits come in a clean, waterproof container to help keep the contents safe, aseptic.