{"id":7280,"date":"2019-04-23T18:23:24","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T18:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinecprcertification.net\/blog\/?p=7280"},"modified":"2019-04-23T18:23:24","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T18:23:24","slug":"must-have-items-in-your-first-aid-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinecprcertification.net\/blog\/must-have-items-in-your-first-aid-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Have Items in Your First Aid Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Must Have Items in Your First Aid Kit <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency\ncases require you to respond quickly, so it is essential to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingmother.com\/10-vital-first-aid-items-for-your-home\">have\na well-organized First Aid Kit<\/a> and know all the First\nAid Kit components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinecprcertification.net\/\">First\nAid Kit that is well equipped<\/a>\nis necessary for every house- and in all your cars. If anything, you are as\nlikely to experience emergency needs like insect bites while in your car as in\nyour house. The limited space in the cars, however, sometimes limits the number\nof tools that can be accommodated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncomponents of first aid kit vary depending on the size and intended purpose of\nthe kit. For instance, a First Aid Kit at the football pitch will have slightly\ndifferent components as the First Aid Kit for home use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Also,\nthe size of the First Aid Kit at home might be different from the one in your\norganization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One\nimportant First Aid Kit component is the manual. The manual must always be\navailable to offer procedures for handling different cases. It is necessary for\nall the kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s\nhave a look at the Essential Components of the First Aid Kit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must Have Items in your First Aid Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sterile\ndressing and Plasters<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Plasters\nin different sizes and shapes-<\/em><\/strong> Plasters are used for\nsmall cuts and grazes in case of emergency. The variation in sizes is essential\nin handling different sizes of cuts in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sterile\nwound dressings of different sizes-<\/em><\/strong> The sterile wounds\ndressings are attached to the bandages. They are used in large wounds to stop\nbleedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sterile\npad-<\/em><\/strong> The sterile pads are soft. They are used in\ncushioning with the support of sticky tapes. Sterile Pads also stop bleedings\nfrom wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Bandages<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Triangular\nbandages<\/em><\/strong>&#8211; The triangular bandages are used to\ndress wounds. They are large pieces of cloths that can be used to prevent germs\nor dirt from entering the wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Crepe\nrolled bandages-<\/em><\/strong> Crepe rolled bandages are long and\nthin. They provide support to joint injuries and keep other dressings in positions.\nCrepe rolled bandages exerts pressure on wounds to stop further bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Protective Items<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disposable\nsterile gloves-<\/em><\/strong> Disposable sterile glove give\nprotection against infections- both for the first aid provider and the victim\nof injury. They can only be used to offer services to one patient and then\ndisposed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Face\nshields or pocket masks- <\/em><\/strong>Face shields and pocket\nmasks are also used for protection. The face shield gives protections,\nespecially when offering breathing aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Essential Extras<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Kitchen\nfilms or clean plastic bags-<\/em><\/strong> The kitchen films or\nclean plastic bags are used to provide dressings to wounds from burns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Alcohol\ngel-<\/em><\/strong> The alcohol gel in the First Aid Kit is used for\ncleaning hands in the absence of water. It prevents germs or other infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Skin\nrush cream-<\/em><\/strong> The cream is essential in the provision\nof first aid service on skin rashes. It is applied to the spot to prevent\nfurther itching or pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Cream\nor spray to relieve insect bites or sting-<\/em><\/strong>\nIn cases of insect bites or sting, the spray or cream is used to relieve the\npain as the victims plan to seek further treatments. Apart from relieving the\npain, the cream or spray stops further spread of the infection on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Thermometer-<\/em><\/strong>\nWhere the body temperature is either too high or too low; the thermometers are\nused to create certainty. You can use the thermometer to determine the need to\nadjust the temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Painkillers\nsuch as panadol<\/em><\/strong>&#8211; For the reduction of pain, first aid\nproviders need to have painkillers. The painkillers should be easy to\nadminister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tweezers,\nScissors, and shears-<\/em><\/strong> They should be strong enough to\ncut materials into pieces. They are useful in dividing pieces of cloths or\nbandages into more pieces. They also help in the general cutting purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Whistle-<\/em><\/strong>\nWhistles are used to attract the attention of other people and to call for\nassistance where there is a need. It serves communication purposes in emergency\ncases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Torch-<\/em><\/strong>\nWhere there is no light, a torch is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sticky\ntapes-<\/em><\/strong> Used to stick bandages and any other materials that\nsupport the bandages. They exert pressure on the bandages and enhance the\nstoppage of bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Eyewash\nand eye bath-<\/em><\/strong> The eyewash and eye bath are essential\nin cleaning the eye. Where chemicals are suspected to have entered the eye,\nthey can be used to clean and wash the eye.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Must Have Items in Your First Aid Kit Emergency cases require you to respond quickly, so it is essential to have a well-organized First Aid Kit and know all the First Aid Kit components. A First Aid Kit that is well equipped is necessary for every house- and in all your cars. 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