First Aid Kits and First Aid Supplies
Here is another video in the Series on Disaster Preparedness. In this video I go over the Basic First Aid supplies that you should put into your Family Kit.
Every person/family should have basic first aid supplies on hand. Accidents/Incidents occur everyday and not having the basics could mean the difference between life and death depending on the situation.
Don’t forget to get proper First Aid or Medical training.
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MY BASIC FIRST AID SUPPLIES FOUND AT LOCAL DOLLAR STORES AND WALMART STORES. THESE ARE JUST SUGGESTIONS AND I WILL BE ADDING TO THEM OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.
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And do you know a little about first aid? Do you leave home without a bandanna, knife and lighter?
if you have bandaged your self with red shop rags and electrical tape as i have then i guess my first aid kit is ok and it stays with me. as a smoker i always keep a lighter in my pocket.
such as vinegar for burns, epsom salt for bruses..
that type of thing
Most common first aid problems are best dealt with using soap and clean water, and simple bandaging materials.
A lot of home remedies, like vinegar for burns, do not really do much more than soap and water does- and many cause more problems then they solve. This is a common problem in a lot of ‘home remedies’ lists.
Having said that, there are some things that work…
- Baking soda. As a paste, it eases itching. In bathwater, it soothes skin, it can be used for dozens of other uses as well.
- Corn starch dabbed on a small wound or scrape can stop the bleeding.
- Payayan (spelling?) based meat tenderizer can stop the pain of most stings, and ammonia stops most others
This is the 1st video of Los Angeles musician Missy (of FreaknMissy) from Sherman Oaks. It was video-taped by her at her lockout where she rehearses with her band – FreaknMissy. Missy shares what is inside one of her medium-size First Aid Kits. This is one that she carries in her car. This kit is still a “work in progress” and many items are still missing from the kit (See *NOTE*).
Missy does not claim to be an authority, but is rather sharing her method and style of how she made her medium size kit (she has kits of various sizes) in hopes that she might inspire others to be more prepared in cases of emergency. She is always hopeful for the best – but wants to be prepared for the worst.
(From MISSY): If you have ANY QUESTIONS at all, please feel free to contact me on my youtube channel “missiana69″ and ask any me questions or contact me on facebook at http://facebook.com/freaknmissy. Hopefully I will be able to help with any questions.
If you carry these items but you are not sure how to use them, it will not be as effective so do some of your own personal research as well. Allow yourself to be informed. Also, please check out my band info at:
http://freaknmissy.com
http://facebook.com/freaknmissy
http://myspace.com/freaknmissy
http://myspace.com/missy69
http://freaknmissy.blogspot.com
FreaknMissy music & merchandise:
http://freaknmissy.fourfour.com
*NOTE*: Items that will be included in the future to this particular kit are: nail polish, instant cold compress kit, bigger gauze wraps and band-aids, hemostats, tweezers, antacids, hydra gel, burn gels, white thread, suture packets, penknife, straw, lighter, matches, bandanna, pen, marker, (2) water packets, water purification tablets, baking soda, CPR mask/dam, syringe, identification. And this list continues to grow as many people help me in suggesting items that are more qualified than I am.
Missy has been on youtube since Jan 2009, but has never used the format until this first video on Feb 27th 2010. She hope to continue adding more survival tips and music videos to her channel. Thank you for your time.
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http://www.coachvideos.blogspot.com Present First Aid in sports : discusses the various injuries common for each sport
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my place of employment does not have a stocked first aid kit that is readily available to employees. Are there OSHA regulations that should require my employer to have one? My place of employment is a call center, if that matters any.
No there are no requirements to have one, but if you have one there are requirements for what it contains. What it does mean is that in the absence of first aid, you call an ambulance. So that is why all employers have a first aid kit.
I want to keep a well stocked first-aid kit in my car, but I can’t figure out which items can be left in the my car (which gets to about 120 degrees in the summer). I have the same question with freezing temperatures in the winter. Are there any special types of supplies designed for people in extreme temperature conditions?
Things I’d like to keep:
-An antihistamine like benedryl
-An anti-itch/bug bite cream
-Extra Claritin/Loratadine
-Antibiotic Ointment
-Something like Imodium for digestive issues
-Cold compress
Any other things I should include?
Commercially available first aid kits available via normal retail routes have traditionally been intended for treatment of minor injuries only. Typical contents include adhesive bandages, regular strength pain medication, gauze and low grade disinfectant.
Specialized first aid kits are available for various regions, vehicles or activities, which may focus on specific risks or concerns related to the activity. For example, first aid kits sold through marine supply stores for use in watercraft may contain seasickness remedies.
[edit] Airway, Breathing and Circulation
First aid treats the ABCs as the foundation of good treatment. For this reason, most modern commercial first aid kits (although not necessarily those assembled at home) will contain a suitable infection barrier for performing artificial respiration as part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, examples include:
Pocket mask
Face shield
Advanced first aid kits may also contain items such as:
Oropharyngeal airway
Nasopharyngeal airway
Bag valve mask
Manual aspirator or suction unit
[edit] Trauma injuries
Trauma injuries, such as bleeding, bone fractures or burns, are usually the main focus of most first aid kits, with items such as bandages and dressings being found in the vast majority of all kits.
Adhesive bandages (band-aids, sticking plasters) – can include ones shaped for particular body parts, such as knuckles
Moleskin— for blister treatment and prevention
Dressings (sterile, applied directly to wound)
Sterile eye pads
Sterile gauze pads
Sterile non-adherent pads, containing a non-stick teflon layer
Petrolatum gauze pads, used as an occlusive(air-tight) dressing for sucking chest wounds, as well as a non-stick dressing
Bandages (for securing dressings, not necessarily sterile)
Gauze roller bandages – absorbent, breathable, and often elastic
Elastic bandages – used for sprains, and pressure bandages
Adhesive, elastic roller bandages(commonly called ‘Vet wrap’) – very effective pressure bandages or durable, waterproof bandaging
Triangular bandages – used as slings, tourniquets, to tie splints, and many other uses
Butterfly closure strips – used like stitches to close wounds, usually only included for higher level response as can seal in infection in uncleaned wounds.
Saline for cleaning wounds or washing out foreign bodies from eyes
soap – used with water to clean superficial wounds once bleeding is stopped
Antiseptic wipes or sprays for reducing the risk of infection in abrasions or around wounds. Dirty wounds must still be cleaned for antiseptics to be effective.
Burn dressing, which is usually a sterile pad soaked in a cooling gel
Adhesive tape, hypoallergenic
Hemostatic agents may be included in first aid kits, especially military or tactical kits, to promote clotting for severe bleeding.
[edit] Personal protective equipment
The use of personal protective equipment or PPE will vary by kit, depending on its use and anticipated risk of infection. The adjuncts to artificial respiration are covered above, but other common infection control PPE includes:
Gloves which are single use and disposable to prevent cross infection
Goggles or other eye protection
Surgical mask or N95 mask to reduce possibility of airborne infection transmission (sometimes placed on patient instead of caregivers. For this purpose the mask should not have an exhale valve)
Apron
[edit] Instruments and equipment
Trauma shears, for cutting clothing and general use
Scissors are less useful but often included instead
Tweezers
Lighter, for sterilizing tweezers or pliers etc
alcohol pads for sterilizing equipment, or unbroken skin. This is sometimes used to debride wounds, however some training authorities advise against this as it may kill cells which bacteria can then feed on
Irrigation syringe – with catheter tip for cleaning wounds with sterile water, saline solution, or a weak iodine solution. The stream of liquid flushes out particles of dirt and debris.
Torch (also known as a flashlight)
Instant-acting chemical cold packs
Alcohol rub (hand sanitizer) or antiseptic hand wipes
Thermometer
Space blanket (lightweight plastic foil blanket, also known as "emergency blanket")
Penlight
[edit] Medication
Medication can be a controversial addition to a first aid kit, especially if it is for use on members of the public. It is, however, common for personal or family first aid kits to contain certain medications. Dependant on scope of practice, the main types of medicine are life saving medications, which may be commonly found in first aid kits used by paid or assigned first aiders for members of the public or employees, painkillers, which are often found in personal kits, but may also be found in public provision and lastly symptomatic relief medicines, which are generally only found in personal kits.
Life saving
Aspirin[2] primarily used for central medical chest pain as an anti-coagulant
Epinephrine autoinjector (
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My experiences in the outdoors led me to my Level 2 First Aid Kit concept. More capable in depth and breadth than my also-reviewed “Level 1″ First Aid Kit, my Level 2 kit will weigh more and be bulkier but can better handle medium medical emergencies. The kit shown focuses on capabilities in ROL (Rule of Law) situations where the priority is to stabilize the patient and effect transport to better facilities and care (when necessary). In group or vehicular outings, the increase in weight and size of the Level 2 makes the extra capabilities more do-able. Similar to the Level 1, this kit still has an emphasis on stemming blood loss, disinfecting, pain stoppage, wound dressing, and bandage exchange. Size and weight are still players in this 5 lb kit and I don’t achieve the capabilities of Level 3 or Paramedic-level lifesaving kit. As I say in the vid, that type of kit requires medical training and its use comes with extra liability and concerns as a first responder. However I have the Level 2 kit shown has handled my encountered medical situations adequately and absolutely blows away any other kits I’ve encountered along this POU. Components of the kit and the foundational “Nutnfancy” philosophies involved are explained. An annotated list of my typical Level 2 Kit may be forthcoming (another project!). Compared to even a quality first aid kit, like ones from Adventure Medical Kits this version has more depth i.e. multiples of common use items which can better handle longer duration scenarios. It is difficult for makers like AMK to make kits to this level because of the markedly elevated cost in doing so (and then they won’t sell well because of that). As noted, my kits are transitional in nature and will include improved medical technologies that have merit and can improve or simplify my treatment capabilities. Handling medical emergencies on your adventures is your responsibility and help may be far away. You will also find that few people even carry a First Aid kit with this much capability and you will be the on-site medical expert since you’re prepared (been there). Having such a kit will minimize pain, injury, and maybe even save a life… possibly yours. Be prepared.
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