Unfortunately, in life we often find ourselves in dangerous situations, from which we often exit 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 bouts, accidents and fires - all this takes a person by surprise, and everything that has been learned in the lessons on life safety 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 supplies on hand. So, perhaps you can save the life of yourself or another affected person. The first aid kit is designed just to store these funds in it. You must have seen more than once a compact handbag with a scarlet cross painted on it.
First-aid kit must certainly be at your home and at work. All team members or families should be aware of where it lies. If any tool in it runs out, you must immediately add it. Let's take a thorough look at the tools that make up the first aid kit.
First Aid Kit: Equipment
- Nine disinfected gauze swabs measuring 75 x 75 mm.
- A pack with ten paper napkins.
- Twenty-four bactericidal adhesive plasters (better if they are different in size).
- A roll of adhesive tape, the width of which is 25 mm.
- Two disinfected wipes with antistatic effect, 100 x 100 mm.
- Three sterile dressing bags (again ideal if they are of different sizes: small, medium and larger).
- Three rolls of medical elastic bandages (width should be 100, 75 and 50 mm.).
- A couple of chintz headscarves.
- Five safety pins.
- Scissors made of stainless steel.
- Tweezers made from the same material.
- Pen and notebook.
- Three cellophane bags.
- Disinfected pillow of gauze and cotton wool measuring 9 x 20 mm.
- Medical latex gloves.
- A book on how to properly provide assistance to the victim.
Here, perhaps, is the whole composition of the first-aid kit .
Dressings
Disinfected dressings with an antistatic or adsorbing effect come in different sizes. They are available in tightly closed packaging, which should be torn only immediately before applying the material to 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 pillow of gauze and cotton wool. It is quite thick and reliable: with its help you can stop the blood quickly enough, even if it is whipping with a strong stream.
Disinfected gauze and cotton pad
As you already understand, this effective remedy can be useful in case of bleeding. Also, a pad should protect damaged areas of the skin. It consists of a cotton wool disk sewn into gauze. You can simply press it to the skin, but some fold it several times and only then apply it. A first aid kit must certainly contain this pillow.
Disinfected dressings with antistatic effect
These funds are used for skin lesions (bleeding wounds, burns), when a simple adsorbing material sticks to it. There are several options for these dressings: this is a thin napkin, and a pillow of gauze and cotton wool, one side of which has an antistatic effect. We are talking about a polymer film uniformly dotted with small holes through which blood penetrates the adsorbent material. Antistatic dressings are made from synthetic fabrics. Not sure which side to apply it to your skin? Consider it carefully: this surface should be glossy.
Bactericidal Adhesive Plaster
First aid kit must contain this tool. They can stick a slight damage to the skin. On the sticky surface of the adhesive plaster is a soft pad, which you need to apply to the wound. Perhaps these products will delight you with their diversity. Adhesive plasters are oval, square, and rectangular. And for the fingertips, the shape will be appropriate. Adhesive plaster needs to be changed once a day, otherwise the wound will heal for a long time.
Adhesive Tape Roll
And again, we are pleased with a large selection of products. On sale you can find various types of adhesive plasters that differ in width. Usually they are made from materials that do not cause allergies. That is, they simply can not cause any harm to health. The optimum width is 25 mm. Adhesive plaster is suitable for any area of the skin - on the hands, on the feet, on the fingers, etc.
There are situations when a wide band-aid is required in order for the bandage to hold well. Then you need to wind it several times. There is a band-aid resembling paper. Its disadvantage is that it can break easily. It must be wound on the body so that each new layer is partially attached to the previous one. So he will hold well. But if the room is very hot or humid, be prepared for the fact that it can come off.
Bandages
When buying bandages, pay attention to their elasticity. This quality is necessary so that it is impossible to tie them too tightly. These bandages are made from synthetic materials, as well as cotton. In addition, they include elastic fibers. Remember: a first aid kit without bandages is something useless. Yes, they are really so 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 accidentally sprained your leg or sprained ligaments, you will need a reliable bandage from a thick bandage. Its composition will include a larger number of elastic fibers. But applying a bandage is half the battle. After that, you will have to check from time to time to see if it is very tight.
A kerchief bandage in the form of a triangle is necessary for applying to a damaged arm, fixing the tire 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 Treatment
A good first-aid kit, in which there are means for treating wounds, that is, absorbing blood and cleaning the damaged area of the skin.
Disinfected gauze swabs
Please note that these are disposable products. With repeated use, an infection can be introduced into the wound.
Paper napkins
They are designed to erase vomit, blood and other secretions. They are also used only once. Just do not clean them directly with the wound, as they are not disinfected. For this purpose, sterile gauze swabs are more suitable.
Instruments
Yes, do not be surprised, a first-aid kit must be equipped with them. But they do not need a lot. Tweezers and scissors will be enough. Of course, they must be of high quality.
Scissors
One end must be sharp, and the other oval. So it will be convenient for you to cut both clothes and bandages.
Tweezers
Notice how tightly its ends touch when you squeeze it in your hand. Also make sure they are not very sharp. Tweezers can be pulled out with tweezers. It is recommended to give preference to a tool with rectangular or oval ends.
Rest
A first aid kit for employees should be equipped with some more items.
Plastic bags
They can pack, for example, dirty bandages, any things.
Safety pins
Safety pins (also called safe) are needed to secure clothing and bandages.
Latex gloves
First aid kit must contain them. They should provide first aid. Although, of course, there are exceptions, for example, if you have latex intolerance or there is no time to wear them. Dirty gloves must be disposed of properly by packing them in a tightly closed container. After working in them, you need to wash your hands.
Pen and notebook
They will be required in order to record information about the well-being of the patient. Arriving doctors from the ambulance will need to find out how its temperature, pulse rate , etc.
First Aid Book
Not everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Therefore, it is good if the first-aid kit has a book with the necessary information.
How to store a first-aid kit?
“She should be in a place where the children certainly don't look.”
- It is necessary that it closes tightly and well.
- All items should be sorted by area of application and sorted into plastic bags.
- In order not to waste time searching for a certain means, it is necessary to sign them.
- Near each subject should be a guide to its use.
- Once every 30 days, the first-aid kit is subject to inspection: you need to look to see if the funds in it have deteriorated.