Absolutely no one walks around expecting disaster to happen at any moment. Though those who have been in actual mortal danger and sustained serious injuries were most likely not anticipating it at all either. Whereas people view any sort of fixation on morbid events as sadistic, it has been known to save a life or two in the past when disaster met a fully prepared person. Ensuring that your family and friends are safe in the event of an accident is of paramount importance and cannot be over emphasized.
How many first aid kits should you buy? The general rule is that you should have an accessible first aid kit wherever you are spending your time. This translates to you having an accessible first aid kit at home, at school, at work, in your car and in your travel bag if you are in transit. It is easier to plan and anticipate rather than be caught up in a do or die situation with no available options. You should be well prepared for minor injuries as well as life threatening ones in equal measure.
What are the necessary components of a first aid kit? The most important things that a first aid kit should contain are antiseptic solution, gauze squares, gauze rolls, cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs, antibiotic ointment or cream, medical tape (plastic or paper), elastic wrap and bandage strip(plasters), instant hot/cold pack, small scissors, tweezers, alcohol wipes, aspirin bee sting kit, thermometer, goggles, disposable latex gloves and a selection of bandages (flexible, waterproof, sport, etc.). Along with the more important components of a first aid kit, manufacturers often throw in other extra components that make some certain kits better fit more diversified situations and distinguish themselves from the competition. This includes Betadine, sterile water, arm sling, nail clippers, sunburn treatment (aloe product), Benadryl, steroid cream, eye wash and a small flashlight.
Through actual taught first aid lessons or reading the manual that is found within the first aid kit bag, you can be able to handle medical emergencies as fast as possible, give you compact adequate medical items, lessen the chances of an injury complicating further in the future, make use of antibiotics to prevent future infections, stop excessive blood loss, ease the pain of a burn and prevent further damage or progress and reduce skin irritation of insect bites and last but not least, prevent death.
It is of great significance that you should endeavor to purchase first aid kits from recognized and licensed sellers such as pharmacies and drug stores. This is to make sure you get your ideal authentic first aid kit at an affordable price.