subject: Why First Aid Kits and Preparedness Is Important at the Work Place and at Home [print this page] Why First Aid Kits and Preparedness Is Important at the Work Place and at Home
Accidents or sickness can happen unexpectedly. Falls, deep cuts, burns, allergic reactions and food poisoning are just some of the things that can happen to anyone abruptly both at the work place and at home. In some cases, the first help, also known as first aid that a victim gets can mean the difference between life and death. Being able to receive first aid fast can preserve the life of the victim by preventing further injury while promoting the advent of recovery. A cut from that sharp scissor on the office desk, or a kitchen knife at home can suddenly develop into a serious life threatening situation when the bleeding doesn't stop or the wound gets infected. Stopping the bleeding should be the first thing done to the person even before calling an ambulance or taking the person to hospital. Bleeding can be effectively controlled using bandages which are always available in first aid kits. Having a first aid kit at home or in the work place can improve the quality of any first aid effort that might be required suddenly.
First aid is the initial care given to a victim of illness or injury before medical treatment by a qualified person at a hospital or any other appropriate place that is available. Apart from the care of the injured person, the first aid also involves other activities such as wound dressing, broken limbs stabilization and harnessing, pain relieve among others. All these require supplies such as adhesive bandages, dressings, saline solutions for cleaning wounds and washing eyes, disposable gloves, antiseptic wipes that reduce the risk of infection on open wounds, pain relievers and anti-bacterial substances. All these can only be available in properly assembled first aid kits or trauma kits that are well stocked and strategically placed. First aid care is usually performed by untrained persons such as work colleagues or family members at home. If you couple inexperience with lack of adequate first aid item, such help can be hard for such a person to provide. First aid kits are extremely handy as they not only contain supplies, but also instructions on basic steps of first aid. Depending on the seriousness of the injury or illness, the first aid given may just be adequate enough to sustain the victim long enough for the medics to get to them.
First aid kits are available in different sizes and collection of supplies and equipment for use in providing first aid. The contents of first aid kits depend on the assemblers of such kits and the area they are intended for. They offer preparedness for any eventuality that might occur at home, in the work place or any other place. Auto first aid kits can be put in vehicles and other transport systems for all emergencies that might occur during transit. Also available are sports first aid kits for sporting rooms, fields and gyms. Injury can occur anywhere and only prepared persons with first aid kits can be able to offer adequate help and care.
