THESE THINGS BELONG IN A FIRST AID KIT

 

THESE THINGS BELONG IN A FIRST AID KIT

A first aid kit (or first aid kit) should be equipped in such a way that you can react appropriately to minor injuries as well as more severe emergencies.

Every home (and every car!) Should be equipped with a full first aid kit so that you can act immediately and prevent worse things from happening in an emergency. A first aid kit (or first aid kit) should be equipped in such a way that you can react appropriately to minor injuries as well as more severe emergencies. Ensure you and your family are protected and prepared for injuries and emergencies. Even the best first aid kit does not replace a doctor despite everything. When in doubt, always call the emergency services.

 

Keep the first aid kit in an only accessible place but out of children's reach. On the other hand, older children should have been familiarized with the first aid kit, know where it is and what it is used for.

 

First aid kits can be bought ready-made, but you can also put them together according to your personal needs. In the subsequent, you will find out what you have to consider and what must not be missing.

 

A waterproof and sufficiently spacious plastic container/case is best for the box. You may choose a clear tube so you can see what's inside or a specific color/label so that you and your family can't mix it up and see it right away. Your family members should know where the first aid kit is and how to use it properly.

 

Check the content's expiration dates at least every six months and replaces the products if necessary.

 

A life-threatening allergy, an asthma attack, or an epileptic seizure can surprise you at any time. Make sure you always have medicine at home for emergencies like this. Furthermore, the following products should not be missing in your first aid kit:

 

·        Painkiller

·        Fiber-lowering agents (preferably several, with different active ingredients)

·        Muscle relaxants

·        Antazidum

·        Antidiarrhoikum

·        laxative

·        Hydrocortisone-Creme

 

Furthermore, bandages and materials to treat injuries should not be missing in your first aid kit:

 

·        Associations of various sizes. To join smaller cuts and scratches.

·        Bandage closures/plasters in various sizes. To hold the wound edges of minor injuries together.

·        Triangular bandage. To wrap injuries and tie an arm sling.

·        Elastic bandage. To join wrists, ankles, knees, or elbows.

·        Rolled gauze and 5 and 10 cm pads. To treat larger cuts and wounds.

·        Duct tape. To fix the gauze.

·        Sharp scissors with rounded ends. To cut tape, gauze, or clothing.

·        Safety pins. To close splints and bandages.

·        Antiseptic wipes. To disinfect wounds or hands.

·        Antibiotic ointment. To disinfect wounds or protect them from infection.

·        Instant cooling compresses, disposable. To cool injuries and burns.

·        Tweezers. To remove small splinters, objects, bee stings, or ticks from the skin (for removing ticks correctly, see a first aid guide).

·        Hydrogen peroxide. To clean and disinfect wounds.

Furthermore:

 

·        Thermometer: To measure the temperature. Use a rectal thermometer for children under one year of age. Do not use a mercury ther mometer.

·        Latex-free gloves: To guard hands and reduce infection risk when treating open wounds.

 

Have you never taken a first aid course? It's time to change that! In a first aid course, you will learn how to behave correctly in an emergency. These one-day courses can potentially save lives. First aid courses and cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses are offered by hospitals, the fire service, outpatient service providers, and various non-profit organizations.

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