Friday, September 16, 2011

It's Handy To Have: Emergency First Aid Kit

By Veronique Winton


One of the main priorities of parents is the keeping of an emergency first aid kit in the home. Domestic accidents tend to be the most common kind, so it always makes good sense to have one nearby. This also goes for those who are taking a trip away, such as camping in the woods or the mountains.

One must always be on the lookout and prepared for an accident to happen. Holidays out in the wilderness are especially important times to be vigilant. When in an isolated area, keep the kit nearby and it will be a lifesaver, especially when there is no hospital near.

Keeping a first aid kit in the home is also a very good idea. Even something as ordinary as making the dinner in the kitchen could result in a burn or rupturing a major artery. This way ointment can be quickly accessed and applied, or the bleeding can be stopped with a bandage.

There is no real need to buy one of the flashiest or most expensive kits out there. Most people simply find a box which they fill with their own medical supplies and keep them all together in a safe place.

A first aid kit doesn't need to be anything particularly fancy or expensive. It is possible to simply find a wooden or plastic box in any discount store and use that to supply emergency medical supplies.



First aid kits are usually filled with the likes of scissors, bandages, and some emergency medicines. Some people even put painkillers, headache tablets and the like just so they know all their medical supplies are safe in the one place. It is also of vital importance that the kit is kept away from small children who might consume whatever medicines are inside. This could be lethal. Keep the kit in a safe place like one's bedroom or on a high shelf or cupboard.




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