| First Aid Kits and Supplies |
| Written by Lori Driskill | |||
| Wednesday, 11 August 2010 14:53 | |||
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To help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies is a well-stocked first-aid kit . You should keep at least one first-aid kit in your home, one in your car and one at your place of business. To purchase your first-aid kits and first aid contents along with safety supplies, go directly to our website www.westernfirstaid.com or call us at 1-866-DOC-BOX-1 (866-362-2691) . A first-aid kit should include these contents at a minimum: Basic supplies: First Aid Guide Sterile (Gauze) Pads 3 x 3 Triangular Bandage 40 x 40 x 56 Adhesive Tape 1x5 yds Burn Treatments 0.9gm Antiseptic Treatment Applications 0.5gm Medical Exam Gloves (Triple) Antibiotic Treatment 0.5gm Analgesic (Oral) Pain Reliever (ibuprofen) Anti-diarrhea medication (CPR) Breathing Barrier Burn Dressing Pad 12 sq. in. or larger Cold Pack 4 x 5 in. or larger Eye Covering individually packaged and sterile Eye Face Sterile Wash minimum of 4 fl. oz individual use Roller Bandage minimum 2 in. individual and sealed Hand Sanitizer 0.9gm Bandage Compress 2” Safety Glasses Non-adherent (Gauze) Pad 4 sq. in. or larger Alcohol Wipes Hydrocortisone Cream Disposable tweezers Scissors Medi-Rip Seasonal Cold/Sinus/Allergy Analgesic for productivity enhancement Bodily Fluid Kit Analgesic (Oral) included in a first aid kit shall be packaged in a single dose, tamper evident, package with full labeling as required by FDA regulations, and should contain no ingredients which are known to cause drowsiness Emergency items Cell phone and recharger that uses the accessory plug in your car dash Emergency phone numbers that includes the following contact information: doctor and pediatrician, local emergency services, emergency road service providers and the regional poison control center Medical consent forms for each family member Medical history forms for each family member Candles and matches for cold climates Sunscreen In addition to the above, taking a first-aid course will prepare you for a possible medical emergency. The course should cover cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and usage on an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Every two years you should renew your CPR certification. Prepare children for medical emergencies in age-appropriate ways. The American Red Cross offers a number of helpful resources, including classes designed to help children understand and use first-aid techniques. Please visit our website at www.westernfirstaid.com for more information. The Mayo Clinc Health Manager provided some of the info above.
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