What is the importance of first aid kit?
First
aid kit is also called survival kit. It is basically set of medical
related firs aid kit supplies and equipment given on immediate medical
treatment.
The items in the first aid kit or medical supply box varies with the demographic
and local regulations. ISO the International standard Organization has
made standard known as ISO 7010 for it[1].
What items should be in first aid kit
First aid kits come in different packing such as in durable plastic boxes,
pouches or in solid plastic cabinet fixed or hanged on the walls. The
choice of packing depends upon the type of commercial production[2].
Small
plastic boxes or polythene pouches are preferred for individual and out
door usage. This gives more mobility and practicality in usage. Large
plastic boxes or cabinet are preferred for commercial use in public
places such as schools, offices, shops, marts or in factories.
It
is to be cleared that these first aid kits are used for minor injures.
It is used as means to life saving only not for critical or life
threatening situations rather a support by the time medical treatment is
available. In case of emergency one should contact local emergency
number for help[3].
First
aid kits which comes for individual or residential use include pain
medication, adhesive bandages, disinfectant and other supplies.
First
aid kit checklist contain common items such as antibacterial solutions,
ice packs, dressings, gauze, bandages, cotton swabs, band-aids,
antiseptic wipes, cotton balls, iodine, saline, eye wash, gloves,
goggles, surgical mask, scissors, tweezers, syringe, thermometer and
pain killers.
Why is it important to have a first aid kit at home
In current situation of Corona
Virus COVID-19 pandemic, different public health agencies and
governments are recommending to stay at home to stay safe because health
system is already over loaded.
First aid kit is a must have in
Lockdown situation where people are keeping social distance and living
in isolation.