Saturday, May 16, 2015

First Aid Suvival Kit Planning

First Aid Suvival Kit Planning

By Tammie Caldwell


The matter of health care and safety is never a trendy issue especially when it comes to personal enjoyment or job related mishaps. The more quickly an injury receives the attention it needs, the better the chances of recovery and a fully prepared First Aid suvival kit offers this assurance. Let's consider a few situations where it is important to be ready for any occurrence.

Home is where the statistics state that the majority of accidents occur. From mowing lawns to cleaning gutters and trimming trees, the setting is perfect for an accident to happen. Even the main room of the family is not exempt from kitchen mishaps where someone gets burned or cuts themselves while preparing vegetables and other foods.

One of the hottest trends is surviving without modern conveniences, but even with the greatest care and attention to safety there is still a chance the outing results in some injury. In the great outdoors, fresh, clean water for cleansing wounds is often scarce, and other liquids intended for this purpose add weight to backpack. Handy wipes are less bulky and offer a sterile means of cleaning wounds.

The military knows how important it is to have medical attention available for the soldiers. However, not all injuries occur on the battlefield and need at least the minimum attention. Cleaning agents and wide bandaging come in handy for preventing septic conditions when a gaping wound needs closed without needle and thread.

Typical emergencies while traveling to and from work or school are not always life threatening but still need a supply of items to help tend the wounds. A travel kit even includes roadside flares to warn other vehicles there is a downed situation. It is also a good idea to keep a sleeping bad, or another type of blanket, in the vehicle to help prevent shock.

The corporate world is not free from accidents, and their break rooms are often used as temporary infirmaries until the ambulance arrives. Even paper cuts lead to infection if not attended promptly. Bandages, alcohol, and other topical applications provide comfort and protection from future complications, and the employee is back on the job with little time lost.

Many people think of weddings as a festive event and never consider that accidents happen at these galas, too. Even funerals have a high rate of accidents when people are not watching where they step and end up turning an ankle. Skinned knees are not the only mishaps that occur at these moments in time when people are distracted by the importance of the event.

Accidents happen at any time, every day and without notice. However, the outcome is easier to handle when fully prepared for any injury with the proper cleaning agents, wound dressings and antiseptic. It is a good idea to have these items in a convenient travel kit where they are within reach in an emergency. When preparing for a travel weekend, finishing a project in the garage, or planning a weekend in the mountains, be sure you choose emergency supplies designed for the occasion.




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