Unfortunately, in life we often find ourselves in dangerous situations, from which we often leave with bruises, fractures, bruises and other injuries. But this, in fact, is nothing if you remember that people regularly die at work, at home and on the street for the reason that they did not have time to provide first aid. Emergencies, all kinds of seizures, accidents and fires - all this takes a person by surprise, and everything that was covered in life safety lessons flies out of his head. When something out of the ordinary happens, firstly, you need to be able to control yourself, and secondly, have popular medical remedies at hand. So, perhaps you can save the life of yourself or another injured person. The first aid kit is designed just to store these funds in it. You have probably seen a compact handbag with a scarlet cross painted on it more than once.
A first aid kit should certainly be in your home and at work. All members of the team or family should be aware of whereshe lies. If any agent in it runs out, you must immediately add it. Let's take a closer look at the tools included in the first aid kit.
First aid kit: contents
- Nine 75mm x 75mm decontaminated gauze swabs.
- A pack of ten paper napkins.
- Twenty-four germicidal band-aids (preferably in different sizes).
- A roll of adhesive tape that is 25mm wide.
- Two disinfected anti-static wipes, 100 x 100 mm.
- Three sterile dressing bags (again, ideal if they come in different sizes: small, medium and large).
- Three rolls of medical elastic bandages (width should be 100, 75 and 50mm.).
- A pair of cotton kerchiefs.
- Five safety pins.
- Stainless steel scissors.
- Tweezers made from the same material.
- Pen and notebook.
- Three plastic bags.
- Decontaminated gauze and cotton pad 9 x 20 mm.
- Medical latex gloves.
- A book about how to properly help the victim.
Here, perhaps, is the entire composition of the first aid kit.
Dressings
Decontaminated dressings with antistatic or absorbent effects come in different sizes. They are available in tightly closed packaging, which should be torn only immediately before application.material on the wound.
Sterile dressing bags
They come in several sizes - small, optimal and large. In the package you can find a bandage, as well as a pad of gauze and cotton. It is quite thick and reliable: with its help, you can quickly stop the blood, even if it whips with a strong stream.
Decontaminated gauze and cotton pad
As you already know, this effective remedy can be useful for bleeding. Also, the pad should protect damaged areas of the skin. It consists of a disk of cotton wool sewn into gauze. You can just press it against the skin, but some roll it up several times and only then apply it. A first aid kit should definitely contain this pad.
Decontaminated anti-static dressings
These products are used for skin lesions (bleeding wounds, burns) when a simple absorbent material sticks to it. There are several options for such dressings: this is a thin napkin, and a pad of gauze and cotton wool, one side of which has an antistatic effect. We are talking about a polymer film, uniformly speckled with small holes through which blood penetrates into the absorbent material. Anti-static dressings are made from synthetic fabrics. Don't know which side to apply it to the skin? Take a closer look: this surface should be glossy.
Bactericidal band-aid
First aid kit should contain this tool. They can cover small damage to the skin. On the sticky surface of the adhesive plaster there is a soft pad, which must be applied to the wound. Perhaps this product will delight you with its diversity. Adhesive plasters are oval, square, and rectangular. And for the fingertips, the shape will be appropriate. The adhesive plaster needs to be changed once a day, otherwise the wound will heal for a long time.
A Band-Aid Roll
Again, we are pleased with the large selection of products. On sale you can find various types of adhesive plasters, differing in width. Usually they are made from materials that do not cause allergies. That is, they are simply not capable of causing any harm to he alth. The optimal width is 25 mm. The adhesive plaster is suitable for any area of the skin - on the hands, on the legs, on the fingers, etc.
There are situations when a wide bandage is needed to keep the bandage well. Then you need to wind it several times. There is a band-aid that looks like paper. Its disadvantage is that it can be easily torn. It must be wound around the body so that each new layer is partially attached to the previous one. So he will hold up well. But if the room is very hot or humid, be prepared for the fact that it may peel off.
Bandages
When buying bandages, pay attention to their elasticity. This quality is necessary so that it is impossible to tie them toostrongly. These bandages are made from synthetic materials, as well as cotton. In addition, they contain elastic fibers. Remember: a first aid kit without bandages is useless. Yes, they really are that important.
When applying a bandage to a wound, make sure it stretches well. It is necessary to exclude the possibility of clamping the damaged part of the body. If you have accidentally sprained your leg or sprained your ligaments, you will need a secure bandage made from a thick bandage. It will include more elastic fibers. But putting on a bandage is only half the battle. After that, you will have to check from time to time whether it is too tight.
A triangular kerchief bandage is needed to apply to an injured arm, fix a splint to the leg, and also to stop bleeding. If the first aid kit is universal, you can always find this tool in it. It is made from a rectangular piece of material, the size of which is 1m x 1m. It is cut diagonally.
Wound care products
A good first-aid kit that contains wound care products, that is, absorbing blood and cleaning the damaged area of \u200b\u200bthe skin.
Decontaminated gauze swabs
Please note that these are single use products. Repeated use can cause infection in the wound.
Paper napkins
They are designed to wipe away vomit, blood and other secretions. They are also used only once. Just not worth itclean the wound directly with them, since they are not disinfected. Sterile gauze swabs are more suitable for this purpose.
Tools
Yes, do not be surprised, the first aid kit must be equipped with them. But they don't need a lot. Tweezers and scissors will suffice. Of course, they must be of high quality.
Scissors
One end should be sharp and the other oval. This will make it easier for you to cut both clothes and bandages.
Tweezers
Pay attention to how tightly its ends touch when you squeeze it in your hand. Also make sure they are not very sharp. Splinters can be pulled out with tweezers. It is recommended to give preference to a tool with rectangular or oval ends.
Other
The workers' first aid kit should be stocked with some more items.
Cellophane bags
You can pack, for example, dirty bandages, any things in them.
Safety pins
Safety pins (also called safety pins) are needed to secure clothing and bandages.
Latex gloves
The first aid kit must contain them too. They should be given first aid. Although, of course, there are exceptions, for example, if you have an intolerance to latex or have no time to wear them. Dirty gloves must be disposed of properly by packing them in a tightly closed container. After working inthey need to wash their hands.
Pen and notebook
They will be required in order to record information about the patient's well-being. The paramedics who arrived from the ambulance will need to find out how his temperature, pulse rate, etc. have changed.
First aid book
Not everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Therefore, it is good if there is a book with the necessary information in the first-aid kit.
How to store a first aid kit?
- It should be in a place where children definitely do not look.
- It needs to close tightly and well.
- Sort all items by use and place in plastic bags.
- In order not to waste time looking for a certain remedy, you need to sign them.
- Each item should have a guide on how to use it.
- Once every 30 days, the first aid kit must be checked: it is necessary to look if the funds in it have deteriorated.
