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I am going on holidays in a few weeks time with friends..I am suspecting there will be some messy nights so I've offered to put together a special first aid kit. I don't even own one at the minute (stupidly), what sort of stuff should I include in it?? I would prefer to make my own one instead of buying a pre-filled one.
I have a good kit I keep at home, I bring it on every vacation....it includes:
- antiseptic wipes
- plasters in loads of sizes
- scissors, tweezers, bandages and safety pins
- aloe vera gel
- citronella
- sunscreen and aftersun
- lavender essential oil
- cynara artichoke capsules
- bach flower rescue remedy
- ginger capsules
- arnica for bruises
- calendula cream
- rehydration tablets and powders
- water purifying tablets
- herbal tea bags
- emergency sterile kit
- spray on plasters
- antiseptic cream
- thermometer
WOOW, i carry a lot on my holidays. it's best to go prepared though, especially if you are taking on the responsibility for the health of your group of friends. you could see what the pre filled first aid kits are like anyway? test and compare.
I can name a few, hope this helps: adhesive bandages (band-aid), alcohol, hand sanitizer or antiseptic, thermometer, penlight, povidone iodine solution, cotton/cotton buds, antibiotic ointment, antihistamine (benadryl) for allergies, ibuprofen/aspirin for fever, emergency blanket (plastic foil), aloe vera gel or other burn gel, activated charcoal if you have for poisoning.
Between dixybirds and olympian88 you would be set, I normally take a mixture of what they both have advised. You might have a lot in your suitcase in the first aid department but it's great to have a lot in case of emergencies, I remember one year one of my friends had a huge slice of glass lodged in their foot, it would have been nasty if it wasn't for the first aid kit - be safe! Have a nice holiday too
A mixture of the items suggested sounds good, make sure you have all the items and you have enough of them i.e. lots of plasters in a variety of sizes to cater for different cuts as you might only need a little plaster for a blister and you could need a huge one for a deep cut.
I can't survive travels without taking medicines few hours before i leave the house to keep me from getting dizzy. If it's a camp out, i'll make sure i will bring an insect repellant lotion. Avoid accidents by being extra careful with unfamiliar places. Bring and take your daily dose of vitamins. Prevention is better than cure.
If you haven't had first aid classes and the situation challenge you to respond to an emergency, if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally shout for help or call emergency numbers.
If you decide to enroll in First Aid Courses,the basics for the training are:
-Respond to the needs of unconcious casulaties
-Perform cardio pulmunary resuscitation
-Choking
-Respond to the needs of casulaties with major injuries
There are also number of organisations you can contact online and those that provide courses like:
First Aid At Home
First Aid At Workplace
First Aid for Children
Accidents and First Aid
It is also important that any information or training you receive is accurate and updated because first aid procedures are often reviewed and updated.
[ Edited: 11 August 2008 03:04 AM by twinklestar ]
No offense, but maybe you shouldn't be left alone with a baby and aging parents - first aid and CPR are NOT the same thing. Plus, a web forum isn't really the best place to get this information. Go to the store, buy a first aid kit (the nice ones come with instruction cards for various situations), read those cards, and then register for a CPR class with the Red Cross. Good luck, and heaven help us if you ever become a Girl Scout leader. : )
Since you stay at home you might like to try free online CPR and First Aid Courses at http://www.firstaidweb.com. it's for those who need to learn the fundamentals of Basic Life Support but schedules won't permit lengthy lectures and expensive instructors.
I agree with Neo. If you're left to care for eldery and children, you need to take a course to know proper first aid techiniques, should a situation arise.
First and foremost, before you help anyone, make sure it is safe for you, otherwise both you and the victim will be needing first aid.
Second, make sure you know what you are doing. If you just saw it on TV, chances are you might do more harm than good. There are first aid classes in your community that you can take.
If there are other people around you, ask who knows first aid and leave it to them. Don't try to be a hero
The rest, I think you have to learn, as I mentioned above. But here are some websites that can help you
Almost everyone will need to use a first aid kit at some time. Take the time to prepare a kit to have available for home and travel. First aid kits may be basic or comprehensive. What you need depends on your medical training and how far you are from professional medical help. Ready-made first aid kits are commercially available from chain stores or outdoor retailers. But you can make a simple and inexpensive first aid kit yourself. Make sure you know how to properly use all of the items in your kit, especially the medications. Train others in your family to use the kit. You may be the one who needs first aid! Pack and use barrier items such as latex gloves to protect you from bodily fluids of others. Check the kit twice a year and replace expired medications. Find out the phone number of your regional poison control center at the American Association of Poison Control Centers Web site and keep the number with your kit.
Carry a basic first aid kit with you when you travel and keep one in the home. They should contain items to help with scolds, burns, cuts, stings, splinters, sprains and muscle strains.
Try and go to a First Aid course in your area to know the basics for rescuscitation and the recovery position etc.
When travelling abroad or domestic its a must to bring along first aid kits. Like medicines for headaches, dizzyness, for upset stomach and medical plaster in case you get a slash or cut in you body.
