- What is the best first aid kit you can buy or put together?
First aid kit is also
called survival kit. It is basically set of medical related firs aid supplies
and equipment given on immediate medical treatment. The items in the first aid
kit varies with the demographic and local regulations. ISO the International standard
Organization has made standard known as ISO 7010 for it.
Packing
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. 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.
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.
Importance
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 where people
are keeping social distance and are living in isolation.
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