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First aid kit supplyThe most important question when you start to read this article is why you should have a First Aid Kit. Imagine a situation which is a real possibility.
(a) You are traveling in a car and encounter a highway spill of hazardous material.
(b) An earthquake, flood, tornado or any other disaster could cut off basic services --gas, water, electricity and telephones--for days.
(c) A winter storm could confine your family at home.
2. Disasters or accidents can happen anytime and any where and when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. In case of accidents such as fire burns or snake bites the person would have no time to wait for any external help. Would your family be equipped enough to cope with the emergency until help arrives? Further with the advent of the recent terrorist attacks and the awareness levels now existent it is no wonder that more attention is being paid to safety kits and their contents. It is time you had your own First Aid Kit. The most important question which comes is what types of kits are available and what do you choose from.
3. How to Choose. First aid kit supply is a growth industry still in its infancy. The types range from comprehensive first aid kits, wilderness medical kits, medical cabinets, first responder packs, professional medic kits, automotive kits, hikers, backpackers boaters and all outdoor adventure medical kits. The following questions will help you decide on the type of kit you would require.
(a) Find out which disasters are most likely to happen in your community.
(b) Ask how you would be warned in case of disasters
(c) Keep a good watch on the activities you or your family is likely to perform.
(d) Find out how to prepare for each.
(e) Practice what you have discussed.
4. Purchase. First aid and safety kits can now be purchased Online. A complete line of emergency supplies for any type of emergency situation are available for you to prepare for: earthquake, hurricane, storm, fire. A full line of first aid kits, first aid supplies, road safety emergency kits, triage first aid kits, responder first aid kits, trauma kits, emergency survival kits pandemic defense kit, bird flu supplies and kits and other emergency kits for both office and schools. Custom emergency survival kits as well as rescue kits are also offered. How ever you can create your own custom made kit. The next paragraph gives details about the contents of your first aid kit.
5. Contents. The following list of items that should be used as a check list.
(a) Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
(b) Safety pins
(c) Cleansing agent/soap
(d) Latex gloves (2 pairs)
(e) Sunscreen
(f) 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
(g) 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
(h) Triangular bandages (3)
(i) Non-prescription drugs (or other pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid, and laxative)
(j) 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
(k) 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
(l) Scissors
(m) Tweezers
(n) Needle
(o) Moistened towelettes
(p) Antiseptic
(q) Thermometer
(r) Tongue depressors (2)
(s) Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
(t) First Aid manual
Gather the supplies that are listed.
6. Maintenance of Kits. Once the kit is bought the important part is to maintain the kit. The kit will be required in emergency and may be used only once in a while, the rest of the time it is generally ignored. The items in the first aid kit are limited by calendar life, for example the medicine may get expired. So it is very important to keep it in the right usable condition. Following are few tips to be followed to help you maintain your kit.
(a) Keep items in air tight plastic bags.
(b) Change your stored water supply every six months so it.
(c) Rotate your stored food every six months.
(d) Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year.
(e) Replace batteries, update clothes, etc.
(f) Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.
7. Location. The first aid kit is to be used in emergency.Be sure your family is fully prepared for household first aid, home shop first aid, outdoor first aid, and travel first aid emergencies. Evaluate your household and keep a first aid kit everywhere there is likely to be an emergency around the house, in each car, in backpacks, and in your RV or boat.
8. Miscellaneous. The following points are to be kept in mind. Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone. Plan how the neighborhood could work together after a disaster. Know your neighbor?s skills (medical, technical). Consider how you could help neighbors who have special needs, such as elderly or disabled persons. Make plans for childcare in case parents can?t get home. If you family includes infants or adults the following should be kept in mind.
(a) For Infants. Diapers, Bottles, Powdered milk, Medications etc.
(b) For Adults. Heart and high blood pressure medication, Insulin, prescription drugs, denture needs contact lens supplies or extra pair or glasses.
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