World First Aid Day 2024: Essential Items One Needs To Carry In First Aid Kit
World First Aid Day 2024: Essential Items One Needs To Carry In First Aid Kit
World First Aid Day 2024 is being observed today, September 14, to raise awareness about the importance of first aid in emergencies. Here are some expert tips on how to provide first aid to accident victims with serious injuries.
Common First Aid Mistakes to Avoid:
1.Delaying Medical Help: Dr. Navneet Kaur, General Physician at Apollo Spectra, Delhi, highlights that many people fail to recognize the urgency of serious injuries. Immediate help should be called for if the victim is unconscious, bleeding heavily, struggling to breathe, or has a traumatic brain injury.
2. Improper Wound Care: Avoid using home remedies like turmeric or coffee on wounds. Instead, wash your hands, clean the wound with water, and cover it with a clean cloth to prevent infection. Regularly change the dressing as advised by a medical professional.
3.Incorrect CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save lives, but it needs to be done properly. Ensure the person is unresponsive and not breathing before starting chest compressions. CPR training is essential for everyone.
4. Moving a Fractured Limb: If someone is suspected to have a fracture, avoid moving them. Wait for medical help to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.
5. Ignoring Head Injuries: If a person loses consciousness, feels confused, has a headache, or vomits after a head injury, seek immediate medical attention. Avoid letting the person fall asleep before seeing a doctor.
6. Treating Burns: Cover burns with a clean, non-stick cloth to reduce pain and prevent further injury. Avoid leaving burns exposed.
Vital First Aid Tips:
– Stay Calm: Maintain composure before administering aid.
– Instruct Bystanders: Ask others to call emergency services or gather necessary supplies.
– Assess the Victim: Check the victim’s breathing, consciousness, and bleeding. Use gloves when applying pressure to wounds with a clean cloth or gauze. Apply a sterile bandage afterward.
– Administer CPR: If the victim is struggling to breathe, perform CPR and immediately call for emergency help.
Below Are A Few essential items that one should always include in a first aid kit.
Essential Items for a Medical First-Aid Kit:
1. First-Aid Manual – A guide for administering basic medical assistance.
2. Compress Dressings (Absorbent) – For covering large wounds to stop bleeding.
3. Adhesive Bandages (Assorted Sizes) – For covering small cuts or abrasions.
4. Sterile Gauze Pads – Ideal for cleaning wounds or dressing larger injuries.
5. Gauze Roll (Roller Bandage) – To secure dressings in place.
6. Bandage Roll – Additional support for injured limbs or securing dressings.
7. Adhesive Cloth Tape Roll – For securing gauze or bandages.
8. Antibiotic Ointment Packs – To prevent infection in minor cuts and wounds.
9. Antiseptic Wipes (Sachets) – For cleaning wounds or sanitizing the skin.
10. Hydrocortisone Ointment Packets** – To reduce skin irritation or allergic reactions.
11. Aspirin Packets (81 mg)– To relieve pain or help during a suspected heart attack.
12. Digital Thermometer – For checking body temperature.
13. Latex-Free Gloves – To ensure hygiene and prevent contamination during first aid.
14. Emergency Blanket – For warmth and shock prevention during emergencies.
This kit will help provide effective and immediate care in case of injuries or emergencies.
