A First-Aid Kit Minimizes Injury

Imagine if an accident or something terrible happens to your friends or families, or children especially. You really want to save them immediately, don't you? 

Every family should have a First Aid Kit, especially if you have boys. They are great for everyday use for minor cuts and scrapes. First Aid Kits are extremely important during a disaster.

Injuries can range from minor cuts and scrapes, to deep wounds and broken bones. The 911 emergency phone line will be flooded with calls. It is up to you to initially treat the wound until proper medical attention can be found.

Do you have a First Aid Kit? 

You must prepare for emergency. The first-aid kit is so important in this kind of situation. No matter where, keep the kit with you. 

 
What you need to have is a set of first-aid equipments. In general, here's your first-aid kit checklist. 

• first-aid manual thermometer (a digital one is preferred) 
• acetaminophen (to lower fever and relieve pain) 
• prescription medications 
• sterile gauze 
• adhesive tape 
• liquid soap (use mild type which will not endanger your children's skin) 
• scissors (always check if they are sharp) 
• alcohol wipes 
• antiseptic wipes 
• emergency phone numbers (your physician's or pediatrician's) 
• flashlight and batteries 
• disposable gloves 
• blankets 
• sunscreen lotion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 Have you gathered all those items? Keep them in a durable container. Choose one that is roomy, lightweight, easy to carry, and can be opened easily. 

The first-aid kit should be available at home and in the car. Put it carefully, out of reach of children, as all the equipments can be dangerous for them.  

Don't forget to check the kit regularly. See whether some medicines are outdated or not and make sure that the batteries of the flashlight still work well. 

 
Now, have you been trained to use the kit? You probably have seen people doing CPR or any other emergency assistance, but you've never done it all alone by yourself. 

 
The American Red Cross has programs aimed at giving anyone the confidence to act in response to an emergency situation with skills that can save a life. It's of course a great chance for you to take this program. 

 
Here's the address of the American Red Cross. Search Your Local Red Cross programs: 

http://www.redcross.org

 
Be Prepared with a First Aid Kit, you and your family may be on your own for quite sometime before adequate help arrives.