Wednesday, August 8, 2012

What Is A First-Aid Kit?

What is a First-Aid Kit(F.A.K.)?

It is important to have one first-aid kit on stand-by, ready to be used in times of need.

A first-aid kit is usually a compact, portable, and an organized pack that is well-stocked with supplies and equipment that can be used when required to aid a casualty.

Items in the kit should be checked on a regular basis to make sure that they are not expired.

Readily-packed kits can be easily purchased at any pharmacies. You can even customize it yourself according to your preference. You might want to add in a Blood Pressure Monitor Set to your F.A.K. especially when there are elderly folks at home.

A basic first-aid kit should be broken down into multiple categories for easy access and management. It should be customized and stored in such a way that it suits you and your family's convenience/needs when any of you are required to use the kit.

The categories are:

1. CPR and Personal Protective Equipment
2. Trauma Injuries
3. Instruments/Equipment
4. Topical Ointment
5. Symptomatic Relief

At the very least, your basic first-aid kit should include the following items:











By: Katrina Yi

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