First Aid

What is first aid?

First aid is the health care stock which is to be kept in home for the medical purposes.The main advantage of a first aid kit is that we can handle an emergency at the moment, instead of waiting for the things to come and then we make use of them.Usually a neutral person uses the first aid kit for the patient.First aid kit could be used in cases such as sudden illness, burns, cuts, head injuries, eye injuries, foot injuries, hand and wrist injuries or any situation involving medical support.

First aid kit generally consists of a series of simple and life-saving techniques.A first aid kit should include the following material:

First-aid manual
Bandages with different sizes
Medicines
sterile gauze
thermometer
adhesive tape
antiseptic wipes
antiseptic solution
antibiotic cream
extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation)
sharp scissors
tweezers
Spirit or ethyl alcohol
plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)
flashlight
emergency phone numbers


You should choose a type of container for your first aid kit which is normal size, reliable, easy handling, durable and simple to open.Plastic boxes are ideal for first aid kits because they are lightweight, with handles to hold them and have enough space to adjust all equipments.

Atleast one first aid kit should be available in every home.