FIRST AID Emergency care given to an injured or sick person before medical aid arrives.
FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST
A d h e s i v e t a p e helps wound dressings remain securely fit essential for applying necessary pressure
A l c o h o l w i p e s ideal for cleaning surrounding area of an injury to prevent the spread of bacteria
A l l e r g y m e d i c i n e vital for stopping a dangerous allergic reaction
A l o e v e r a g e l
alleviates pain helps to heal - everyday burns, sores, boils, and bruises
A n t i b i o t i c o i n t m e n t promotes fast healing treats small wounds effectively and efficiently
B a n d a g e s i n d i f f e r e n t s i z e s
ensures that minor injuries do not become infected ; protects wounds from outside contaminants controls bleeding C a l a m i n e l o t i o n used as a mild antiseptic to prevent infections which could occur due to scratching the affected area
C o l d p a c k s effective at reducing swelling effective at numbing FIRST AID KIT To be prepared for any emergency, keep a first aid kit in your bag and at home.
FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST
E l a s t i c b a n d s useful on joint injuries can be adjusted for pressure
G a u z e r o l l s a n d p a d s
treats excessive bleeding used to apply ointments or to clean wounds
H a n d s a n i t i z e r kills many harmful germs
H y d r o c o r t i s o n e c r e a m
treats a variety of skin conditions reduces - swelling, itching, and redness
L a t e x - f r e e g l o v e s used for protection against infections and body fluids such as blood
A c e t a m i n o p h e n a n d I b u p r o f e n
helps relieve pain
S a l i n e w o u n d w a s h
sterile solution helps with cuts, scrapes, and wound dressings prevents irritations related to cuts or scrapes helps clean out debris
S c i s s o r s a n d t w e e z e r s Scissors - used to cut bandages and remove dressings Tweezers - can remove debris First Aid Guide
C U T S A N D S C R A P E S
wash hands stop bleeding clean the cut or scrape apply antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly cover the cut or scrape
M I N O R B U R N S place burned area under cold, running water for at least 5 minutes (to reduce swelling) apply antiseptic spray, antibiotic ointment, or aloe vera cream (to soothe affected area) wrap a gauze bandage around the burn loosely to relieve pain, take pain killers
A N I M A L A N D I N S E C T B I T E S
remove stinger (for Honeybee stings) clean area treat symptoms
N O S E B L E E D S sit up ; do not lie down lean forward a little bit pinch your nostrils closed for 5-10 minutes
S P R A I N S
Rest Ice Compression Elevation First Aid Reminders
Understand the purpose of the supplies in first aid kits
Regularly check and update your first aid kit
Store first aid kits in an easy-to-access place (away from young children)
Note emergency phone numbers and update medical history forms